Safe Roads Equal Safe Communities

We want to thank the 33 employees at Montrose County Road and Bridge who maintain over 1400 miles of county roads. Safe roads means safe communities and their hard work makes our community a great place to live and work! 

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Tribute to Aviation Canceled for 2022, Looking to Return 2023

Montrose, CO— Montrose Regional Airport recently made the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 Tribute to Aviation event due to ongoing construction. The signature event will be returning in the fall of 2023.

“Tribute is one of our fav...

County Approves Transfer of Real Property to Montrose Regional Health

Montrose, CO—Today the Montrose Board of County Commissioners voted 3-0 to transfer the real property of 800 South 3rd Street and associated hospital properties to Montrose Regional Health. This decision follows two public work sessions in both ...

Montrose County Admin Office Moving

Montrose County Dedicates Nearly $260,000 to Support Local Schools

Montrose, CO— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners knows that our local schools are facing significant challenges in regard to facilities and capital improvements, as well as enrollment challenges. As a result, when this year&...

Montrose County Commissioners Honor Local Resident by Declaring May 18, 2022 as ZillaMay Day

Montrose, CO— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed today as ZillaMay Day in honor of ZillaMay Brown and her contributions to our community. The proclamation occurred in today’s regularly scheduled b...

Montrose County Recognizes Foster Superheroes in the Month of May

 Montrose County Recognizes Foster Superheroes in the Month of May   

Montrose, CO— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners passed a proclamation today declaring May as Foster Care Month. Foster care assistance in Mo...

Russian Knapweed Insects Available

Montrose County Fair & Rodeo Moves to Alternative Format for Poultry Show

Montrose, CO— In an effort to curb the spread of bird flu, the Montrose County Fair and Rodeo board, Junior Livestock Committee, and the Fair’s Poultry Superintendent met and decided to cancel the in-person poultry show this year. Memb...

State health officials investigate a detection of H5 influenza virus in a human in Colorado

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: 

AnneMarie Harper (CDPHE),  annemarie.harper@state.co.us 

Lisa Wiley (DOC), lisa.wiley@state.co.us 

Olga Robak (CDA), Olga.Robak@state.co.us 

April 28, 2022...

Public Invited to Work Session to Discuss Real Property Transfer

Montrose, CO—The Montrose Board of County Commissioners, Montrose Board of Hospital Trustees, and Montrose Regional Health Board of Directors invite the public to a work session on May 3 at 6:00pm at the Montrose County Event Center. The purpose...

Montrose County Dedicates $500,000 to Aid in Naturita for Wastewater Treatment Project

Montrose, CO— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners signed an intergovernmental agreement between the county and the Town of Naturita to provide $500,000 to the town for renovating and improving the existing wastewater treatment lagoon syst...

Public Invited to Work Session to Discuss Real Property Transfer

Montrose, CO—The Montrose Board of County Commissioners, Montrose Board of Hospital Trustees, and Montrose Regional Health Board of Directors invite the public to a work session on April 4 at 1:30pm at the Montrose County Event Center. The purpo...

Montrose County Awarded $7.725 Million Towards Historic Courthouse Renovation

Montrose, CO—Montrose County Commissioners were thrilled to hear the news that U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper successfully advocated for funding of the county’s historic courthouse renovation. Hickenlooper included $7,725,000 in the re...

Montrose County Dedicates $300,000 to Aid in Nucla Sewer Infrastructure Project

Montrose, CO—The Montrose Board of County Commissioners signed an intergovernmental agreement between the county and the Town of Nucla that provides $300,000 to the town for replacement of a sewer line and utility access holes.

“We&...

BOCC: How can people engage with County Government?

Montrose County has approximately a dozen Boards that County residents can join and be involved in. Learn more about the County and get involved by visiting https://www.montrosecounty.net/174/Boards-Commissions-Committees

Olathe Middle/High Student Council Visits the BOCC

We had fantastic morning visiting with the Olathe Middle School Student Council and National Honor Society students!  Thank you to these kiddos and their teachers for the great questions and conversations about county government...

Montrose County Secures Financing for Airport Expansion

Montrose, CO—The Montrose Board of County Commissioners awarded the airport terminal construction financing to Bank of the San Juans in this week’s board meeting. The bank submitted the best value proposal as reviewed by bond counsel a...

Montrose County Adds Right to Farm Resolution in Support of Producers

Montrose, CO— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners officially inked a “right to farm” resolution in Montrose County at this week’s board meeting. While there has always been a “right to farm&rdqu...

Blossom Road Bridge Girders Have Arrived

Late yesterday, the girders for Blossom Road Bridge arrived at our Road and Bridge shop. We got an early start this morning setting the girders into place with a crane. After the girders are set, we’ll begin decking which will take approximately six weeks...

Reckless Kelly Headlines MC Event Center's Rocky Mountain Oyster & Red Dirt Festival

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County Event Center is proud to announce the talented musical line-up for the 2022 Rocky Mountain Oyster Red Dirt Festival presented by 20 Sleeps West Real Estate on April 23. This year’s festival will feature Reckless Kelly, a Gr...

BOCC: What is the Role of a County Commissioner?

Montrose County Commissioners Keith Caddy, Sue Hansen, and Roger Rash talk about local government and their roles as County Commissioners.

Olathe Producers Co-op Added to the Montrose County Historic Landmark Registry

Commissioner Sue Hansen and members of the Montrose County Historic Landmark Advisory Board presented the staff and directors of the Olathe Producers Co-Op with a historic landmark registry plaque. The Co-op has long served as the agricultural and marketi...

Montrose Regional Airport Construction Information - Part 2

Welcome visitors to the West Slope of Colorado, and welcome home to our community members! Please take a moment to watch this video which describes what has changed for arrivals during terminal construction at Montrose Regional Airport. Be sure to check f...

MTJ Airport Construction Information

Thank you community members and visitors for your patience while Montrose Regional Airport is under construction. Please take a moment to watch this video which explains some of the changes for passengers departing out of MTJ, including how to park in the...

BOCC: The Future of Montrose County

Region 10, Montrose County, and Partners Secure $1.7 Million Grant for New Olathe Innovation Center

MONTROSE, Colo.,– Region 10, Montrose County, and supporting partners are proud to announce the award of a $1.7 million Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Developm...

Changes Proposed to Commissioner Districts

Montrose, CO— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners were presented with proposed changes to the commissioner districts at this morning’s board meeting. These proposed changes are open for public comment and are available at montro...

Montrose County Assessor 2021 Residential Property Tax Information

Why did the 2021 residential property taxes increase so much? 

In mid-January 2022, approximately 21,800 Montrose County property owners will receive their 2021 property tax statements, which are payable in 2022. For most, the tax amount owed for ...

New Hours for the Montrose County Old Courthouse

Montrose, CO— The Montrose County Courthouse will be changing office hours for the public beginning January 3, 2022. The courthouse includes the Clerk and Recorder’s Office (Vehicle Registration, Elections, and Recording), Ass...

Healthcare Job Fair January 7th, 2022

??Healthcare professionals- Come meet with top healthcare employers in our community! Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/3079572182278682/

??Healthcare providers/employers - sign up to be an exhibitor! Signup link: https://docs.g...

County Adopts 2022 Budget Featuring Airport Terminal Expansion

The Montrose Board of County Commissioners formally adopted the 2022 proposed budget of $121,668,439 million. Adoption of the final budget included minimal changes from the recommended budget presented by County Manager Jon Waschbusch in October. &nbs...

Montrose County Announces New Fair Board Members

Montrose, CO— Following a change to the re-structuring of the Montrose County Fair Board, the board of county commissioners voted in a new fair board in a special meeting. The re-structuring and revision of the fair board’s operating procedures o...

Changes Made to the Montrose County Fair Board

Montrose, CO— At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the BOCC approved the re-structure of the Montrose County Fair Board and updated the fair board’s operating procedures. The changes came to f...

LEAP Applications Open Now!

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County Human Services is now accepting Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) applications now through April 30th, 2022.  LEAP is designed to help low-income households meet their winter home heating costs;...

Eighth Annual Free Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinic Nov. 9

MONTROSE, COLO –Stop the flu bug! Join Montrose County, the City of Montrose, Town of Olathe, Montrose Memorial Hospital, River Valley Family Health Center, the Basin Clinic, and Pediatric Associates on Tuesday, November 9^th from 3-7pm ...

Montrose County Public Health and Peak Professionals Stand Up Mass COVID-19 Booster Clinic

Third Annual Free West Slope Water Summit Nov. 16th

MONTROSE, COLO – Join Montrose County to discuss water at the third annual West Slope Water Summit on November 16^th from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Montrose County Event Center. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., with presentations starting at...

Road and Bridge Operator Shan Stratton Wins National Championship

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County Road and Bridge Department is now home to a national championship motor grader operator. Shan Stratton took home top honors in the motor grader competition and placed third in the skid steer the American Public Wo...

Montrose County Manager Delivers Proposed Budget for 2022

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County Manager Jon Waschbusch presented the 2022 proposed budget during a special meeting of the Board of County Commissioners on Monday, Oct. 11. Presentation of the proposed budget comes after months of reviewing fund ...

Open House for Updated Montrose County Road Map

Notice is hereby given that a public open house will be held at the Montrose County Public Works Conference room, 63160 LaSalle Road, Montrose, Colorado on November 3, 2021 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm and at the Nucla Naturita Fire Hall, 555 Main Street, Nucla, C...

Montrose County Reports West Nile Virus Death

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Public Health is reporting the first case of death from West Nile virus in 2021. The deceased was a resident of Montrose County. West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental U...

Montrose Regional Airport Set to Grow with $33 Million Terminal Expansion

Montrose, COLO.—After seven years of airport master plan meetings, the Montrose Board of County Commissioners signed a $33 million airport terminal expansion agreement to provide much needed space for growth at the airport. On the same agenda, the board a...

Celebrating Six Years of the Tribute to Aviation

Montrose, COLO.—The much-anticipated Tribute to Aviation, the signature event hosted by Montrose Regional Airport, kicks-off this Saturday with a static display that promises to entertain and inspire. The featured aircraft this year is the crowd...

Montrose County Rescinds Fire Restrictions in West End

Sheriff Lillard has made the decision to life Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the West End of Montrose County will be on 12:01am Friday, September 3rd. This effectively ends all fire restrictions in the unincorporated county area for this time. For more inf...

City/County Partner To Host Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Montrose, CO — The City of Montrose in partnership with Montrose County has planned a waste collection event to give Montrose area residents an opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous chemicals used in many household products.Batteries, aerosols, ferti...

Waschbusch Appointed Montrose County Manager

Montrose, COLO.— Following the conclusion of the statutorily mandated process, the board of county commissioners approved a contract for the position of Montrose County Manager with current Interim County Manager Jon Waschbusch. In a 3-0 vote by...

Montrose County Receives $20,000 Award from "NOHVCC"

Montrose County Receives $20,000 Award from National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Coalition "NOHVCC"

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County is proud to announce the award of $20,000 from the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC)...

Norris Welcomed As Director of Facilities and Construction Management

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County is proud to announce that Ken Norris, P.E. has been hired as the county's Director of Facilities and Construction Management. Norris was previously employed as the county manager and also the facilities ...

Montrose County Grateful for County Manager Norris’ 7 Years of Service

Montrose, COLO.— In a special meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, the board and Manager Norris mutually agreed to end the contract with County Manager Ken Norris.

“We are extremely grateful to Ken for his dedication, expertise, and positive attit...

The 2021 Reappraisal: Valuation Increases for Most Properties

Submitted by Brad Hughes MAI, Montrose County Assessor

Under Colorado law, county assessors’ offices throughout the state conduct a complete revaluation of all properties in their county every two years. The Colorado Legislature sets the appraisa...

Happy Holidays Montrose County!

First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccination Administered in Montrose County

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County and Montrose Memorial Hospital (MMH) are excited to share the news that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination was administered today in Montrose County. The first vaccine recipients of the vaccine were Dr. Alexis Garza...

Make a COVID-19 Plan

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Public Health is encouraging the public to have a COVID-19 plan for their household. Increased COVID-19 cases have indicated that transmission is occurring within family or residence units and creating a plan may...

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Visit Montrose During 2020 Tour

UPDATE: 

#Alert

Due to a change in weather patterns and high winds predicted for the original tree cutting ceremony date of Friday, November 6, the #2020USCapitolChristmasTree live cutting event has been moved to Thursday, November 5 at 2:30 p.m. I...

Montrose County and Region 10 Team Up to Provide Grant Relief to Small Businesses

Montrose, COLO.—Help is on the way for many small businesses within Montrose County. Earlier this week, the board of county commissioners approved an agreement with Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning, Inc., to administer $300,...

Seventh Annual Free Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinic on Aug. 28

Montrose, COLO.— Stop the flu bug! Join Montrose County, the City of Montrose, Montrose Memorial Hospital, River Valley Family Health Center, the Basin Clinic, and Pediatric Associates on Friday, Aug. 28 from 3-7pm at the seventh annual free dri...

Montrose County Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Start July 2

Montrose, COLO.—Due to the extremely dry conditions and the additional dry weather that is projected for the area, Sheriff Gene Lillard has recommended Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning Thursday, July 2nd. Moisture levels are dropping daily, f...

Commissioner Keith Caddy Named Western District CCI President

Montrose, CO—Commissioner Keith Caddy has been elected as President of the Western District of Colorado Counties Inc., (CCI). CCI is the professional association for Colorado’s counties and works heavily in the areas of legislation, lo...

COVID-19 FORCES THE CANCELLATION OF COLORADO TRIBUTE TO AVIATION 2020 AT MONTROSE REGIONAL AIRPORT

Airport Director, Lloyd Arnold and Montrose County Commissioners have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Colorado Tribute to Aviation scheduled for September 19 and 20, at the Montrose Regional Airport. This action is necessary in...

Montrose County Applies for Second Data-Driven Variance

Montrose, CO— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners approved a second variance application to follow different guidelines than the state’s Safer at Home and in the Great, Vast Outdoors Order. The application approval came today in...

Montrose County Variance Application Approved

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Executive Director Jill Hunsaker Ryan, MPH, has approved the county’s variance to portions of Executive Order D 20 044 Safer at Home and Public Health Order 20-28 Safer at Home. The variance p...

Montrose County Fair Board Moves Forward with Modified Fair Preparation

Montrose, CO— At last night’s regularly scheduled Montrose County Fair Board meeting, the board approved a modified fair schedule in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the current restrictions on gatherings of people, the board a...

Montrose County Applies for Variance from Safer at Home Order

Montrose County Applies for Variance from Safer at Home Order 

Montrose, CO— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners approved a variance application requesting permission to follow different guidelines than the state’s Safer...

Montrose County Public Health Issues Ban on Burning

Montrose, CO—Today, Montrose County Public Health released a public health order that temporarily bans burning in the unincorporated areas of the county. The order takes effect Sunday, April 12, at 12:01 a.m. All outdoor burning, other than the ...

Motorcycle Death Identified

Montrose, COLO.—In the late afternoon of Sunday, April 5, 2020, Paul Hershberger, a 67-year-old male from Delta, Colo., died in a single vehicle motorcycle accident on Highway 141 at mile marker 83.4 in Naturita. The case is under investigation ...

Second Confirmed Case and National Guard Testing in Montrose County

Montrose, CO—Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) and Montrose County Public Health has confirmed a second case of novel Coronavirus/COVID-19 on March 23, 2020. The individual is a 35-year-old male and is currently in q...

Confirmed Case of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Montrose County

Montrose, CO—Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) and Montrose County Public Health has confirmed that one person in Montrose County tested positive for novel Coronavirus/COVID-19 on March 20, 2020. The individual is a ...

National Guard Testing Pre-Screened COVID-19 Patients Monday

Montrose, CO—The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has selected Montrose County for a surveillance site to collect COVID-19 (coronavirus) testing data and have enlisted the help of the Colorado National Guard.

Tests wil...

Montrose County Opens Emergency Operations Center to Provide Enhanced Response

Montrose, CO— On March 16, the Montrose Emergency Operations Center opened to support the county’s response to the COVID-19 situation impacting the western slope and Montrose County.  The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is o...

Montrose County Transitions to Remote Operations

Montrose, CO— In an effort to prevent the anticipated spread of COVID-19 in Montrose County, the Montrose County Board of Health has closed all county buildings to the public effectively immediately. This closure currently excludes Montrose Regi...

COVID-19 Prompts Reminders from Clerk Tressa Guynes

COVID-19 Prompts Reminders from Clerk Tressa Guynes...

As a community, we are learning daily about best practices with respect to COVID-19.  Although the risk of being affected by the illness here in Western Colorado is relatively low at this poin...

Landfill Road Closure Beginning March 2

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Road and Bridge is closing Landfill Road between 6600 Road and 6700 Road for culvert replacement. Homeowners in the area are asked to access their residence through 6650 Road, the official detour route. The closu...

Increase in Influenza Cases Reported in Montrose County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2020

Contact: Dr. Thomas M. Canfield, MD, Montrose County CoronerOffice: Montrose County Coroner’s Office of Medical Investigations, (970) 252-4524 coroner@montrosecounty.net

Contact: Katie Yerge...

Montrose County Event Center Receives AED to Serve the Public

The Colorado Rural Health Center facilitated the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s grant program to increase public access to AEDs in Colorado

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County was recently awarded a free Automated E...

Sunshine Road Closure Beginning Jan. 27

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Road and Bridge is closing Sunshine Road between Ogden Road and Kinikin Road beginning on Jan. 27 for a culvert replacement. Homeowners in the area are asked to access their residence through either Ogden or Kini...

County Residents Encouraged to Test Homes for Radon During January

Montrose, COLO.— Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of nearly 21,000 Americans each year. Montrose County is offering free radon test kits during the month of January in an effort to...

Montrose County Birth and Death Records Moving to Public Health

Montrose, COLO.—As of Jan. 2, 2020, birth and death records will be moved from the clerk and recorder’s office to the public health office.  The public health office is located at 1845 South Townsend.  The certificate...

5700 Road Closure

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Road and Bridge is closing 5700 Road from Hwy 348 to Fern Road beginning Dec. 16, for culvert replacement. The designated detour route is Fern Road to 5600 Road and will be marked. The closure is expected to last...

Commissioner Hansen Awarded Freshman Commissioner of the Year

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Commissioner Sue Hansen earned statewide recognition from her peers this week as she received the Freshman Commissioner of the Year Award from the Colorado Counties Inc. The award was presented at the annual wint...

Sixth Annual Free Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinic Oct. 23rd

Montrose, COLO.— Stop the flu bug! Join Montrose County, Montrose Memorial Hospital, the City of Montrose, Cedar Point Health, the Basin Clinic, the River Valley Family Health Center, and Pediatric Associates on Wednesday Oct. 23 at the sixth an...

Counties and Public Land Agencies Offer Friendly Reminders on Best Practices for Preventing Wildfire

NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseOctober 18, 2019Media Contacts:Kimberlee Phillips, USFS PAO(970) 874-6717kim.phillips@usda.govKatie Yergensen, Montrose County PIO(970) 964-8701kyergensen@montrosecounty.net

Counties and Public Land Agencies Offer Friendly ...

Shavano Gateway Project: One Step Closer

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County received a positive step forward for the Shavano Gateway Project today: the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) informed the county that there was no significant impact noted following an environmental assessment. &a...

Celebrating Five Years of the Tribute to Aviation

Montrose, COLO.—The Fifth Annual Tribute to Aviation, the signature event hosted by the Montrose Regional Airport, kicks-off this Saturday with a static display that promises to entertain and inspire. The historic World War II bomber, the B-17, ...

Montrose County Master Plan Open House

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County Planning Commission invites the public to attend an open house to learn about the Montrose County Master Plan update.  The event is Monday, September 9 from 4:30 pm to 7pm at the Montrose County Public Works Buildi...

Take Precautions to Avoid Hantavirus

Montrose, COLO.– Montrose County Health & Human Services is encouraging the public to take precautions to avoid hantavirus. The first confirmed Colorado case of hantavirus in 2019 has been reported by the Northeast Colorado Health Department...

Montrose County Takes First Steps to Revitalize Historic Courthouse

Montrose, COLO.— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners are taking a hard look at the historic Montrose County Courthouse and what it would take to continue to occupy the building. On June 19, the commissioners voted to award a contract to F...

Crews Open Roads Over Uncompahgre Plateau

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2019

 Contact: Katie Yergensen, Montrose County Media Relations Managerkyergensen@montrosecounty.net, (970) 252-4505 or (970) 964-8701

Contact: Dylan Peters, U.S. Forest Servicedylan.peters@usda.gov...

Avalanche Forces Road Closure

Avalanche Forces Road Closure

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Road and Bridge has closed Z84 Road, also known as High Mesa Road, of the Little Cimarron in the southeast corner of Montrose County. The closure begins 12.5 miles off the highway. Th...

Snow Deters Road Opening Operations

Montrose County and the U.S. Forest Service-Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests will not open 90 Road (National Forest System Road #540) or Divide Road (NSFR #402) until after Memorial Day. In an agreement with the two agencies, Montro...

Self-Serve Sandbag Filling Station Available at Fairgrounds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2019 Contact: Katie Yergensen, Montrose County Media Relations Manager kyergensen@montrosecounty.net  970-252-4505 or 970-964-8701 Self-Serve Sandbag Filling Station Available at Fairgrounds Montrose, COLO. &mdas...

Montrose County Health and Human Services Works on Controlling Norovirus Like Illness Outbreak

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Health and Human Services is working to help control norovirus like illness outbreak that has increased in the past few weeks.  The majority of the reported cases are occurring in a local elementary scho...

The 2019 Reappraisal: Significant Value Increases for Most Properties

The 2019 Reappraisal: Significant Value Increases for Most Properties

by Brad Hughes MAI, Montrose County Assessor

Under Colorado law, county assessors’ offices throughout the state conduct a complete revaluation of all properties in their county ...

County and Oak Grove Elementary Celebrate GOCO Award

County and Oak Grove Elementary Celebrate GOCO Award  

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County and Oak Grove Elementary officials were keeping a close eye on Twitter yesterday afternoon in anticipation of big news. At 2:38pm, Great Outdoors Colo...

Whitmore Named First Female Board Officer to Colorado River District Board

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County Attorney Martha Whitmore was appointed Vice President of the Colorado River District’s Board of Directors at the recent first quarter meeting. Whitmore serves as the appointed representative for Ouray Co...

Vital Statistics Team Honored for Six Years of Perfect Performance

Montrose, COLO.—The Montrose County Clerk and Recorder's Vital Statistics Team is setting the new standard for excellence as the only county to receive the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's (CDPHE) annual Five Star Award for six years...

Health and Human Services Reopens Friday

UPDATE:

Health and Human Services Reopens Friday

Montrose County Health and Human Services Offices located at 1845 South Townsend Avenue experienced a two-day closure following environmental testing related to the renovation of the west wing area.  ...

Montrose County Elected Official Swearing In Ceremony

Montrose, COLO.—The public is invited to attend Montrose County's annual re-organization of the board and swearing in ceremony on January 8, 2019, at 9:30am at the Montrose County Event Center (1036 North 7th Street). During this regularly sched...

County Residents Encouraged to Test Homes for Radon During January

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County is offering free radon test kits during the month of January in an effort to protect county residents from a leading cause of lung cancer. Winter is the perfect time to test your home for radon, according to Chry...

MCSO Sgt. Sanders and Deputy K-9 Oxx Say Farewell

Montrose, COLO.— After over 11 years of service, Montrose County Sergeant Keith Sanders and Deputy K-9 Oxx are leaving the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office. This crime-fighting duo has been responsible for the recovering over 59 pounds...

Montrose County Sheriff's Office Recognizes Undersheriff Murdie for 21 Years of Service

Montrose, COLO.— The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) would like to recognize and honor Undersheriff Adam Murdie for over 21 years of service to the MCSO. Undersheriff Murdie resigned effective December 14 to pursue other opport...

Montrose County Event Center Announces Ned LeDoux in Concert

Montrose, COLO.—In country music, a last name like LeDoux casts a big, storied and bittersweet shadow, but it's one Ned LeDoux doesn't mind standing in one bit. Montrose County Event Center is proud to announce LeDoux in concert on February 23, ...

Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Dec. 8

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County and the Center for Mental Health are excited to bring another Mental Health First Aid course to the community. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, scho...

Highway 550 Access Plan (Draft)

The Highway 550 Access Plan (Draft) is available online for review. To view the presentation, please click here.

Montrose County Awarded $200,000 DOLA Grant for Historic Courthouse Renovation Design

Montrose, COLO.— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners received a stamp of approval earlier this week on a Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) grant to support design documents for the renovation of the historic county courthouse. T...

Fifth Annual Free Drive-Through Vaccination Clinic Oct. 23rd

Montrose, COLO.— Help Montrose County, City Market, Montrose Memorial Hospital, and the City of Montrose Stop the Flu Bug this Tuesday, October 23rd at the fifth annual free Drive-Through Vaccination Clinic from 3-7pm.  This year's driv...

Planning and Development Offices Closed Oct. 25th and 26th

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Planning and Development Offices will be closed on Thursday October 25th and Friday October 26th for moving. The Planning and Development team will be moving to the new Public Works Facility north of town at 6316...

Montrose County and U.S. Forest Service Share Resources to Improve Public Roads

County crews recently finished placing four inches of new gravel on two separate sections of 90 Road that traverse through the Uncompahgre National Forest.

The first section started at the National Forest Service line located about 3.5 miles east of the Sa...

Phyllis Alleman Celebrates Historic Courthouse with National Register Plaque

Montrose, COLO.—The historic courthouse now sports the hardware to match its official Historic Place on the National Register designation.  Community member Phyllis Alleman worked for years to apply for the prestigious designation and f...

Commissioners Seek Input on Barking Dog Ordinance

Montrose, COLO.— The Board of County Commissioners is seeking public input on the consideration of a barking dog ordinance. Commissioners have been approached in public meetings and received feedback that members of the public would support a ba...

Public Budget Meeting Slated for October 10th

Montrose, COLO.— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners invites the public to the annual Public Budget Meeting on Wednesday, October 10th at 5:30pm.  As part of a county budget process, the county meets annually for the County Manag...

Missing Person: Stanley Gardner

Montrose, COLO.— On the afternoon of September 5th, the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) received a call regarding a welfare check of Mr. Stanley Gardner of Olathe, Colorado.  The MCSO immediately made contact with a fa...

West Nile Cases in Montrose County

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Public Health Department lists five cases of West Nile Virus currently reported in the county. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) reminds people that preventing mosquito bites is the...

Fourth Annual Tribute to Aviation: Salute to Women in Aviation

Montrose, COLO.--The B-52 Stratofortress and its 185 feet of wing span glory will descend on the Montrose Regional Airport Thursday to officially kick off the Fourth Annual Tribute to Aviation weekend celebrated on September 15th and 16th. Led by the eigh...

Montrose County Lifts Fire Restrictions

Montrose, COLO.—After recent moisture in the Montrose area, Montrose County Sheriff Rick Dunlap will lift fire restrictions starting at midnight on August 31st.  Overall moisture levels are continuing to increase and several p...

Inmate Found Unresponsive

UPDATE from Coroner Dr. Thomas Canfield, MD on 8/24/18

In the early morning hours of Thursday, August 23, 2018, an inmate was found unresponsive in a cell at the Montrose County Jail. Multiple resuscitation efforts were initiated by staff. EMS responded to...

Montrose County Returns to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

The unincorporated areas of Montrose County are returning to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning August 17th at noon. Conditions are extremely hot and dry and fuel moisture levels have returned to lower levels. In May, the Board of County Commissioners pa...

Montrose County Air Quality Alert

Montrose, COLO.—Multiple wildfires in southwestern Colorado as well as smoke from additional fires in the western United States have contributed to poor air quality across the county. Montrose County Public Health Department would like to offer ...

Montrose County Lifts Fire Restrictions

Montrose, COLO.—After a recent downgrade in fire restrictions in mid-July, Montrose County Sheriff Rick Dunlap will lift fire restrictions starting at noon on July 27th. The overall relative humidity factor remains high, which is also a large pa...

Rabies Confirmed in Bat in Montrose County

Montrose, COLO.—The Montrose County Public Health Department has confirmed a case of rabies in a bat in the county. A member of the public observed a bat flying in an erratic pattern fall to the ground. The individual safely stored the bat and b...

Montrose County Downgrades to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Montrose, COLO.—An increase in moisture levels and decrease in overall threat of wildfire prompted Sheriff Rick Dunlap to downgrade the county from Stage 2 to Stage 1 restrictions effective at noon on July 16th. Additional moisture is predicted ...

Official Primary Election Results

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County Clerk and Recorder Tressa Guynes released Official Primary Election results this morning after a hand-count delay. On June 26th, Guynes announced that a vendor printing error involving a bar code on the Montrose C...

Motor Vehicle Fatality Identified

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 5, 2018

Contact: Dr. Thomas M. Canfield, MD, Montrose County CoronerOffice: Montrose County Coroner’s Office of Medical Investigation, (970) 252-4524

coroner@montrosecounty.net

Motor Vehicle Fatality Identified

County Attorney Whitmore Resigns Effective July 31

Montrose, COLO.--Montrose County Attorney Martha Whitmore has tendered her resignation and will be departing Montrose County on July 31st.

"This is a loss for the county," said Chairman of the Board Keith Caddy. "Ms. Whitmore has has brought...

Montrose County Dedicates Over $282,000 to Support Local Schools

Montrose, COLO.--The Montrose Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) knows that our local schools are facing significant challenges in regard to facilities and capital improvements, as well as enrollment challenges. As a result, when this year’s S...

Upper Mailbox Fire Updates

Update 8:20am 6/21: The Upper Mailbox Fire is 100% contained. The Type 3 IMT transferred command back to the local BLM unit this morning. Crews will continue to monitor and patrol the fire. This will be the last update unless significant activity occurs.

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Upper Mailbox Fire Pre-Evacuation

PRE-EVACUATION notice sent to homes on Ragsdale Road in regard to the #UpperMailboxFire.

A CodeRED notification was sent to residents in the pre-evacuation area.

For those who receive a pre-evacuation notice, the following steps can improve your safety and ...

Tips from Montrose County Public Health for Dealing with Smoke Conditions

High winds, open burning, and unexpected fires have contributed to poor air quality in the Montrose area. Montrose County Public Health would like to offer a few tips to community members that are affected by the additional smoke in the air.

Most healthy p...

STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS BEGIN JUNE 14

Faced with a difficult decision, Montrose County Sheriff Rick Dunlap is declaring Stage 2 Fire Restrictions to take effect Thursday, June 14th at 12:00pm. This announcement comes on the heels of Stage 1 Restrictions on May 21. Record high temperatures, ex...

Improving Road Safety: New Intersections for Several Roads

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County will be changing stop signs at several intersections to make the intersections safer and more efficient for the traveling public. As part of the Begonia Road resurfacing project, the curves at 5600 Road and 5675 R...

Montrose County Fire Restrictions Start May 21

 Montrose, COLO.—Due to the extremely dry conditions and the additional dry weather that is projected for the area, Sheriff Rick Dunlap has declared Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning Monday, May 21st. Moisture levels are dropping dail...

Rimrocker Trail "Missing Link" Application Receives Nearly $200,000 Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2018

Contact: Katie Yergensen, Montrose County Media Relations Managerkyergensen@montrosecounty.net, (970) 252-4505 or (970) 964-8701

Rimrocker Trail "Missing Link" Application Receives Nearly $200,0...

Montrose County Releases Citizen Transparency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2018

Contact: Katie Yergensen, Montrose County Media Relations Managerkyergensen@montrosecounty.net, (970) 252-4505 or (970) 964-8701

Montrose County Releases Citizen Transparency 

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UPDATE: Information Release

Montrose, CO— In the late afternoon of Saturday, April 21, 2018, Kyle Cody Duran, 23, of Montrose died in a hunting incident near Traver Trail on the Uncompahgre Plateau in rural Montrose County. The death is under investigation by the Montrose ...

MCSO Successfully Apprehends High-Risk Fugitive

Montrose, COLO.— In an operation that began on late Thursday night, the MCSO attempted to serve a warrant on Jose Pinott, a 40-year-old male from Montrose who had over $86,000 in warrants. Pinott was wanted for various failure to appear warrants...

Shavano Gateway Project Banks $20,000 Grant

Montrose, COLO.— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners formally inked a grant agreement yesterday with the Colorado Department of Natural Resources.  The agreement provides Montrose County with grant funding in the amount of $20,32...

Hunting Death Under Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2018 

Hunting Death Under Investigation

Montrose, COLO.—The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) received a 911 call on Saturday, April 21st at 5:16pm regarding an injured turkey hunt...

Information Release

Montrose, CO— In the late afternoon of Saturday, April 21, 2018, Kyle Cody Duran, 23, of Montrose was killed in a hunting incident on Trauer Trail on the Uncompahgre Plateau in rural Montrose County.  The death is under investigation by...

Montrose County Roundup Spring 2018

Read the Spring 2018 Roundup online by clicking here.

Suspects Apprehended in Drive-By Shooting Investigation

Montrose, COLO.—The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has apprehended two suspects in the alleged drive-by shooting off Chipeta Road on Monday, April 16th.  Four shots were randomly fired at multiple residences. &nbs...

MCSO Invests in Coda Device for Officer and Community Safety

Montrose, COLO.—The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office is now home to a Coda device drug analysis system.  The Coda device is a portable computer unit that utilizes a Raman spectrometer for data collection that provides a presum...

Drug Task Force Releases Impressive 2017 Stats

Montrose, COLO.—The drug task force (DTF) continues to be instrumental in the war on drugs and the proof is in the impressive 2017 statistics that were released earlier this month.  In 2017, the DTF initiated 70 new cases the led to the seizure o...

Poison Hemlock: Looks Can Be Deceiving

Montrose, COLO.—This spring, the Montrose County Public Health Department urges residents to be mindful of poison-hemlock.  It is in the same family as carrots and parsley, but can be fatal when eaten.  If you or someone you kn...

Montrose County Spring Cleanup Day

The date for the FREE DAY at the East-End Landfill offered in conjunction with Montrose County and Waste Management has been set for April 21st, 2018 from 8am - 4pm.  

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Paradox School Threat Investigation Continues

3/23/2018 UPDATE: The MCSO concluded its investigation and determined that the threat to the Paradox Valley School was unfounded. The MCSO would like to thank the Paradox Valley School and public for its cooperation during this incident. Any threat regard...

MCSO Update: Inmate Found Unresponsive

UPDATE:

The Montrose County Coroner's Office of Medical Investigations has released the name of the decedent as Clinton Mitchell, a 53-year-old male, of Montrose, Colo. Mr. Mitchell was booked into the Montrose County Jail on January 18th on a charge of CR...

UPDATE: Montrose County Jail Inmate Identified

UPDATE: Montrose County Jail Inmate Identified

Montrose, CO—In the early morning hours of March 16th, an inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the Montrose County Jail. Multiple attempts at resuscitation by Montrose County Jail deputies, t...

Inmate Found Unresponsive

Montrose, COLO.—At approximately 12:04 am on March 16th, a male inmate in the Montrose County jail was found unresponsive in his cell. CPR was started immediately by jail staff and emergency medical services (EMS) were dispatched. Upon EMS arriv...

Baby & Me--Tobacco Free Program to Offer Free Diapers for Graduates

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Health and Human Services (HHS) is proud to team up with the BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program to offer help for pregnant women who smoke. Tobacco use during pregnancy is a known cause of bi...

2018 Tribute to Aviation: Salute to Women in Aviation

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose Regional Airport is proud to announce the theme of the 2018 Tribute to Aviation, Women in Aviation. In its fourth year of existence, this popular event features both military and civilian aircraft on display from around the count...

Montrose County Event Center Naming Rights Released as ITB

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County Fairgrounds and Event Center is proud to release an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a unique opportunity, the Naming Rights of the Event Center.  The facility, which is scheduled to open in late April, is 93,...

Information Release: Stephen Felix Update

Montrose, CO—On Friday, February 10, 2018, a 52-year-old male from Olathe named Stephen Felix was brought to Montrose Memorial Hospital by the Olathe Ambulance in an unconscious state. Radiologic examination revealed traumatic injuries and an ac...

Montrose County Roads are Now Open to Recreational OHV Use

Montrose, COLO.— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners formally adopted Ordinance 2018-01 allowing the operation of off-highway vehicles (OHV) on all country roads located in the unincorporated areas of Montrose County. The ordinance officially takes...

Five Years of Top Performance by Vital Statistics Team

Montrose, COLO.—The Montrose County Clerk and Recorder's Vital Statistics Team is once again the proud recipient of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's (CDPHE) annual Five Star Award. This marks the fifth year in a row the...

Low Income Radon Mitigation Assistance Available

Low Income Radon Mitigation Assistance AvailableMontrose, COLO.— Montrose County Health and Human Services announces Low Income Radon Mitigation Assistance Program now available through Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE...

Information Release

Montrose, CO— On Friday, February 10, 2018, Stephen Felix, a 52-year-old male from Olathe, was brought to Montrose Memorial Hospital by the Olathe Ambulance in an unconscious state. Radiologic examination revealed traumatic injuries and an acute...

Montrose Regional Airport is the Fastest Growing in the State

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) is not only the fastest growing airport in western Colorado, but its growth has been noted statewide for the past three years.  In the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics Annual Report, ...

2018 County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarship Program

Montrose, COLO.—The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Montrose County students are eligible to apply for the County Sheriffs of Colorado’s (CSOC) $500 scholarship.  CSOC, the State Sheriff&am...

Montrose County Helps Secure Over $45,000 in CMU Scholarship Dollars

Montrose, COLO.— For the third year in a row, Montrose County was awarded scholarship funds from the 2017-2018 Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) Matching Student Scholarship grant.  The grant was approved for $45,322 an...

Montrose County Partners with The Baby Box Co. to Distribute Free Baby Boxes

Montrose, COLO.— In an effort to encourage safe sleep practices for newborns and infants, Montrose County Public Health Department has partnered with The Baby Box Co. and is now a distributor of The Baby Box.

The Baby Box is a FREE safe sleep alt...

March 6th, 2018 Precinct Caucus Day

What happens at precinct caucus?

• In each even-numbered year, political parties hold their Precinct Caucus on the first Tuesday in March to begin the process of selecting candidates to designate in the up-coming election.

• Registered vot...

Montrose County Supports Local Community with over $730,000 in Community Partner Funding

The Montrose Board of County Commissioners provided over $730,000 funding to local government and non-profit agencies to start off 2018. Recipients of 2018 funding (awarded through the annual budget process) include organizations such as the Center for Me...

Radon Action Month

January is Radon Action Month! Test your home and protect your health! The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recommends that every house is tested, whether you own or rent. January is the best time to test because lower temperatures mea...

Building Permits Close 2017 With Marked Increases

Montrose, COLO.— The Montrose County Planning and Development Division finished the year with strong numbers in regard to total permits issued, valuation, single family residence permits and single family residence valuation. The most impressive...

Skeletonized Remains Found

Montrose, CO—The skeletonized remains discovered on December 1, 2017, at 59741 US Highway 50 in Olathe, Colorado have been definitively identified as those of Gary G. Goldman, 77 of Olathe, Colorado.

Mr. Goldman was reported missing from Colorow ...

Skeletal Remains Found

Montrose, CO—On Friday, December 1, 2017, a hunter in the Olathe area reported finding skeletal material believed to be human remains. The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office and the Montrose County Coroner's Office of Medical Investigati...

Montrose County Board Openings

Montrose County is accepting applications from citizens interested in serving on the Board listed below.   For an application please contact Kathy Kacso at 317 S 2^nd or by email at kkacso@montrosecounty.net.  Applications are also on the...

Pertussis (whooping cough) Identified in Montrose County

For Immediate Release

November 20, 2017

Contact:

Katie Yergensen, 964-8701kyergensen@montrosecounty.net

Leann Tobin, 240-7344

ltobin@montrosehospital.com

Pertussis (whooping cough) Identified in Montrose County

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Offered to Community

Montrose County is once again partnering with the Center for Mental Health to bring a Mental Health First Aid course to the community. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, n...

Homicide Investigaton

Montrose, CO—In the early morning hours of November 6, 2017, a 28-year-old female was found dead in Olathe. The victim has been identified as Patience Stewart of Olathe. An autopsy ordered by the Montrose County Coroner’s Office of Med...

Homicide Investigation

Montrose, CO—On Friday, October 27, the Montrose County Coroner's Office was called to the scene of a death investigation by the Montrose Police Department. The decedent is identified as Livase Persson, a 71-year-old female from Montrose, Colorado. The ca...

Montrose County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Montrose, COLO.--On October 28th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office will take part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The goal of this event is to prevent pill abuse and theft by riddi...

City Market, Feeding America, and Montrose County team up to fight influenza and hunger

Montrose, CO – October 10, 2017.  City Market announced today that it will be partnering with Montrose County, Montrose Memorial Hospital, and the City of Montrose to donate and administer 1,000 flu shots to county residents on October ...

Montrose County Offers Mental Health First Aid Class During National Suicide Prevention Month

Montrose, COLO.—Research has found that about 90 percent of individuals who die by suicide experience mental illness. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month this September, Montrose County and the Center for Mental Health are offeri...

National Breastfeeding Month

Let Montrose County assist your work site in becoming a Designated Breastfeeding Friendly Environment. Call Montrose County Health Educator at 970-252-5011 for more information.

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EBT Outage Starting 8/26/17 10pm

Please Note: Colorado Department of Human Services has a scheduled system upgrade this weekend. There will be an EBT Outage and EBT/Quest Cards will not work from 8/26/17 10pm - 8/27/17 8am.

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Death on Highway 550 South

Montrose, CO—In the early morning hours of August 19, 2017, there was a vehicle-pedestrian collision on Highway 550 South near Chipeta Road. Toma Martinez, a 45-year-old male from Montrose, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. The ...

UPDATE: Montrose County Jail Inmate Identified

Montrose, CO—In the early morning hours of August 18, 2017, an inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the Montrose County Jail. Multiple attempts at resuscitation by Montrose County Jail deputies, the Montrose Fire Protection District EMS ...

Inmate Found Unresponsive in Montrose County Jail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2017 FROM THE MONTROSE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Contact: Katie Yergensen, Montrose County Media Relations Managerkyergensen@montrosecounty.net, (970) 252-4505 or (970) 964-8701

Inmate Found Unresponsive in Montrose C...

Montrose County Sheriff's Office Announces Annual Citizens Academy

Montrose, COLO.--The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) will be accepting applications for the MCSO Citizens Academy. The academy is scheduled to begin on September 21st, and will run for 12 weeks with the graduation ceremony on December 14...