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Overview
The Montrose County Communications Division, led by Communications Director Katie Yergensen, works within the Office of County Management at the direction of the County Manager. The social media accounts and websites are county outreach efforts to inform the public of upcoming events.
Responsibilities
The Communications Division is responsible for disseminating news related to Montrose County elected offices and departments, scheduling and developing public presentations and meetings, and public outreach as directed by the Board of County Commissioners and Elected Officials. The Montrose County Communications Director is also the Public Information Officer in the Incident Command Staff during an emergency. The Communications team updates and maintains county social media accounts and Montrose County websites.
Additional Information
All media for Montrose County is handled centrally by Office of County Management's Communications Division. All current news releases may be found on County Websites and County Social Media.
Media Inquiries
For media inquiries, please contact Communications Director Katie Yergensen at 970-252-4505 (office) or 970-964-8701 (cell) or email kyergensen@montrosecounty.net. For information about Montrose County websites and social media accounts, please contact Digital Communications Manager Erika Story at 970-252-4546 (office) or 970-417-8711 (cell) or estory@montrosecounty.net.
Montrose County Websites
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Montrose County Fairgrounds and Event Center
Montrose County Fair and Rodeo
Montrose Regional Airport
Colorado Tribute to Aviation
Rimrocker Trail
West Slope Fire Info
West Slope Water Information
Southwest Colorado Opioid Regional Council
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Public Opinion Needed for Critical Community Wildfire and Watershed Protection Plan
Montrose County is working with SWCA Environmental Consultants to update the Critical Community Wildfire Watershed Protection Plan ( CWP2). This plan will identify wildfire danger around communities, surrounding landscapes, and local watersheds. Read on... -
Montrose Regional Airport Ribbon Cutting Celebrates North Terminal Expansion
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) kicked off Tribute to Aviation weekend with a ribbon cutting of its new north terminal expansion. The expansion adds 25,000 square feet to the terminal and includes a number of improvements for passengers . . . Read on... -
County Seeks Public Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan
Montrose County is seeking public input on the update to its Hazard Mitigation Plan. Read on... -
Montrose County Commissioners Dedicate Property to West End Family Link
The Montrose Board of County Commissioners voted to invest in the West End community as the board donated a 0.427 acre lot and building to the West End Family Link Center at this week's regularly scheduled board meeting. Read on...
Contact Us
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Katie Yergensen
Communications DirectorAddress
1140 N Grand Avenue, Suite 250
Montrose, CO 81401Email Address
kyergensen@montrosecounty.netPhone
Ph: 970-252-4505
Cell: 970-964-8701 -
Erika Story
Digital Communications ManagerAddress
1140 N Grand Avenue, Suite 250
Montrose, CO 81401Email Address
estory@montrosecounty.netPhone
Ph: 970-252-4546
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Terms & Privacy Policy
Read Montrose County Terms & Privacy Policy
Montrose County strives to ensure inclusive, accessible website content that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request accommodations, for inquiries about accessibility, or issues with content on the Montrose County website, please contact Communications Director Katie Yergensen by phone at 970-252-4505 or pr@montrosecounty.net