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Montrose County Celebrates Centennial of Historic Courthouse

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County is thrilled to celebrate the 100th birthday of its historic courthouse, a cornerstone of the community since its dedication on December 7, 1923. The courthouse, a symbol of Montrose County's rich history and enduring spirit...

Uncompahgre Road Closure Due to Bridge Maintenance

Montrose, CO— Montrose County Road and Bridge Department will close Uncompahgre Road over the South Canal, just east of Pahgre Road. Crews will be replacing the bridge deck and repaving the surface. The closure will begin Monday, Nov. 2...

Kinikin Road Closure Due to Slope Instability

Montrose, CO— Kinikin Road will be closed to traffic between Q72 Road and R71 Road beginning Monday morning, Nov. 20, due to concerns about the stability of the slope along the west side of Dry Cedar Creek, north of R71 Road.

The decision to clos...

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Now Accepting Applications

Montrose, CO—Montrose County Human Services is now accepting Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) applications now through April 30th, 2024.  LEAP is designed to help low-income households meet their winter home heating costs; it...

BOCC Passes Proclamation in Celebration of NFP Program

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FREE FLU SHOTS: Annual Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinic Oct. 18

MONTROSE, COLO.–Stop the flu bug! Join Montrose County, Montrose Regional Health, and partners on Wednesday, Oct. 18 for the annual free drive-through flu shot clinic. This year's clinic will be held from 3-7pm at the following clinic l...

Public Invited to Presentation of Proposed 2024 Budget

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County staff will present the 2024 proposed budget during a special meeting of the Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 10 at 9:30am. The presentation of the proposed budget comes after months of reviewing fund models, ...

Montrose County, BLM, and USFS to Host Free Tire Recycling Event Oct. 7th

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County will host a free tire recycling event on Saturday, Oct., 7th, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, or until the limit is met. The event will be held at the Montrose County Public Works Facility at 63160 LaSalle Road.

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Montrose Regional Airport Ribbon Cutting Celebrates North Terminal Expansion

Montrose, COLO.—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, i...

County Seeks Public Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan

  Montrose, CO— Montrose County is seeking public input on the update to its Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan, which is required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), identifies hazards that pose a risk to...

Montrose County Commissioners Dedicate Property to West End Family Link

Montrose, CO—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.

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City/County Partner To Host Hazardous Waste Collection Event August 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of MontroseOffice of the City Manager400 E Main StreetMontrose, CO 81401

Contact: William Woody, Public Information Officer, City of Montrose970.240.1439 | william@visitmontrose.com | www.cityofmontrose.org

Contact: Katie Yergensen...

County Dedicates Over $220,000 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 a result, when this year’s Secure Rural Schools (SRS)...

MCSO and Coroner Investigating Homicide-Suicide

Montrose, COLO.—On July 29 at approximately 1:19pm, Montrose County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the 15000 block of Transfer Road for a shooting that occurred at the residence. 

The caller stated that he had just shot his ...

County Awards Future Farmers Scholarship to Avery Kimble

County Awards Future Farmers Scholarship to Avery Kimble

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County is proud to award this year's Future Farmers Scholarship to Montrose resident Avery Kimble. This award celebrates the agricultur...

Montrose County Veteran Services Officer Launches Guitars 4 Vets Chapter

Montrose, COLO.– The Montrose County Veteran Services Officer is proud to help launch a chapter of Guitars 4 Vets, a nationwide program that provides a free guitar and lessons to veterans to overcome challenges of Post-Traumatic Stress ...

Montrose County Fair & Rodeo Announces 2023 Theme, Schedule, and Presenting Sponsors

Montrose, CO—The Montrose County Fair and Rodeo is pleased to announce the theme, schedule, and presenting sponsors for the 2023 event.

The 138th annual fair will be open to the public July 24-29, at the Montrose County Fairgrounds and Event Cent...

Montrose County Announces Public Review Period for Draft Community Wildfire and Watershed Protection

Montrose, CO—Montrose County is announcing a public review period for the draft Montrose County Critical Community Wildfire and Watershed Protection Plan (CWP²). The review period will be open from July 24 to Aug. 4, 2023. The CWP² is a...

County Moves Forward with Local Contractor for Historic Courthouse Renovation

Montrose, CO—The Montrose Board of County Commissioners signed a contract with Montrose-based Stryker and Company, Inc., for the design-build of the Montrose County Historic Courthouse renovation project.The proposed contract amount is $396,718 for phase ...

Statement Regarding the Passing of Commissioner Rash's Wife

Montrose County Commissioner Roger Rash announced that his wife, Linda L. Kelly (Rash), passed away yesterday after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  

Linda was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. Linda and Roger have been residents of Mo...

Montrose County Updates Building Codes

Montrose, CO—Montrose County updated its building codes to the International Building Code (IBC), 2018 Edition at a special board meeting on June 27. This update is the result of state legislation and is the least burdensome option for residents...

Sanborn Park Road: NOW OPEN

Divide Road is now open

It’s time. Divide Road is Open! 

Thank you to our Road and Bridge Crews for their hard work to make this road safe for the public. 

As always, it’s a high country road. Make good choices. Be prepared. Watch for animals ...

Clerk and Recorder's Offices Closed Early 6/8

The Clerk and Recorder's Offices is closed for the remainder of the day (6/8/23) for contractors to safely perform electrical work without power. We apologize for the inconvenience. The office will re-open at 7:30am on Monday. Remember, vehicle r...

Northwest Colorado Energy Summit

Montrose County Commissioner Sue Hansen at the Northwest Colorado Energy Summit last week. NWCES brings together speakers who care about the way we use energy. The Summit was hosted by Joint Organizations Leading Transition (JOLT), which advocates for our...

Public Opinion Needed for Critical Community Wildfire and Watershed Protection Plan

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County is working with SWCA Environmental Consultants to update the Critical Community Wildfire Watershed Protection Plan ( CWP²)...

Traffic Alert: Chipeta Highway 550 Signal Live Today

Traffic Alert: Chipeta Highway 550 Signal Live Today

Montrose, CO— Beginning May 31, the newly constructed traffic signal at Chipeta Road and Highway 550 will be active. Colorado Department of Transportation will monito...

Upcoming Town Hall for Community Engagement: June 6th in Naturita

25 Mesa Road is Open

25 Mesa is open to the public! Shout-out to our West End Road and Bridge Crews for getting this ready for Memorial weekend. The road was just bladed, but there are ruts and bumps in some areas. 

 Divide Road is not open- there is still a ...

Copper King Road Closed Until Further Notice

Robideau Canyon Road is closed until further notice

Upcoming Townhall for Community Engagement: May 25th in Olathe

Montrose, COLO.—The Montrose County Board of Commissioners is excited to announce a special townhall event on May 25th at 6pm in Olathe. The townhall provides a valuable opportunity for residents to connect with their commissioners, ask question...

Carnation Road Closure

County Issues Request for Proposals for Courthouse Renovations

25 Mesa and Divide Road

Dave Wood Road closed at Sanborn Park Road

Attention! Dave Wood Road is closed at Sanborn Park Road due to flooding until further notice. Mountain runoff can be unpredictable, and it's important to stay informed. Updates will be posted on Montrose County social media accounts as well as o...

The 2023 Reappraisal: Tremendous Valuation Increases for Most Properties

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Montrose County and CASA Partner for Free Family Movie Event April 28

Montrose, COLO.—In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Montrose County and CASA of the Seventh Judicial District invite the public to a free family movie event on Friday, April 28 at 1pm. The event features the family favorite movie Puss in B...

Cashin Cooper Mine Closed Due to Flooding

ROAD CLOSED: X4 Road to the Cashin Cooper Mine in the West End is closed due to flooding.

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The Clerk and Recorder's Office is Open at the New Location!

The Clerk & Recorder’s Office is open this morning at our new location at 317 S 2nd Street! However, our front entrance is still under construction. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work towards the completion of this proj...

Montrose County Clerk & Recorder Hosts Open House

Thank you to everyone who came to the Montrose County Clerk and Recorder Open House this morning. We enjoyed showing everyone the new renovated space and it was great to see some familiar faces as well as meet new community members. The Montrose County Cl...

6075 Road Closure

UPDATE: 6075 Road is Now Open.

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Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Road and Bridge is closing 6075 Road to replace a culvert. The closure is between Jay Jay Road and Horizon Road. The closure begins on April 24 and is expected to last up to six d...

Clerk and Recorder Closed for Moving

Press Release from the Western Colorado Assessors

Please see below for a press release from the Western Colorado Assessors. 

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Montrose Clerk and Recorder Apologizes for Error in Voter List for Olathe Fire District Election

Free Landfill Day

Montrose County Chipeta Highway 550 Signal Project

Montrose, COLO.—Beginning April 17, Montrose County and Mountain Valley Contracting will resume work to implement the construction of a traffic signal located at the intersection of Chipeta Rd and Highway 550. Improvements include traffic signal...

Road Closure: Spring Canyon Road

ROAD CLOSURE: a portion of Spring Canyon Road is closed due to flooding. If you see water on a roadway, play it smart and play it safe--turn around, don't drown. 

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Clerk & Recorder Offices Moving to South 2nd Street

Montrose, COLO.—The Montrose County Clerk and Recorder, Tressa Guynes is moving her three offices to 317 South 2nd Street (directly across from the Library) and will start serving the public at this new location on April 24th. This includes Vehi...

Road Closure: Y11/River Road is Closed Due to Flooding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: County Prepares for Flooding with Sandbag Stations

Montrose, COLO. — Early spring run-off created flooding conditions throughout Montrose County yesterday and through today. Montrose County Road and Bridge Crews have been working to stabilize roads, clear ditches, and divert water on Big Cimarro...

Montrose County Commissioners Decline Congressionally Directed Spending Funds

Montrose, COLO.—The Montrose County Board of County Commissioners approved a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) declining the acceptance of congressionally directed funding to be passed through the agency. In 2022, the county was...

Child Abuse Prevention Month

This morning, we gathered with community partners and planted a pinwheel garden outside Montrose County Courts in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month. There are 178 pinwheels in this garden, and each one represents a Montrose County child who was a...

Mommy & Me Breastfeeding Support Group

Moms! Have questions about breastfeeding or want to troubleshoot common breastfeeding issues? Join Certified Lactation Consultants Jodi Hyatt and Kim Cook for a Mommy and Me Breastfeeding Support Group. Group Details:Dates: 2nd and 4th Thursdays ...

Historic Landmark Advisory Board Vacancy

There is a Historic Landmark Advisory Board opening. The Historic Landmark Advisory Board was established to:

??Encourage protection and preservation of the architectural, historic and cultural heritage of Montrose County by means of designation to the cou...

Upcoming Gunnison Road Closure

Open House for 2022 Road Map

Happy National Ag Day

Public Invited to Open House on Proposed Junk Ordinance Changes

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County will host an open house on March 16 about proposed changes to the county’s junk ordinance. The open house is at 6pm at the Montrose County Public Works Conference Room (63160 LaSalle Road). Please note t...

Upcoming South River Road Closure

Weather Closure Update

Due to road conditions, Montrose County offices will have a late start and will open to the public on Thursday, February 16th, 2023 at 1:00pm.

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Weather Closure

All Montrose County offices are closed Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 due to poor weather conditions. The BOCC meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.

Montrose County Closed in Observance of Presidents' Day

In observance of Presidents' Day, all Montrose County offices will be closed on Monday, February 20th, 2023.

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County Launches Visitation Program to Focus on Parenting Skills and Family Reunification

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County Human Services recently opened the doors to its new in-house visitation program: Family Togetherness—Guidance and Support Program. The program is available for those who have court-ordered visitation and...

Save the Date: the Seventh Tribute to Aviation Sept. 16-17

Montrose, COLO.—The much-anticipated Tribute to Aviation, the signature event hosted by Montrose Regional Airport, is officially set for Sept. 16-17, 2023. This crowd-favorite event is back this year after a break for a major airport constructio...

New Turf Replacement Program Announced to Aid in Water Conservation

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County proudly announces a new program to help conserve water, one of the community’s most valuable resources, through a rebate program for turf replacement. Inspired by House Bill 22-1151, the county budgeted ...

County Invests in Bright Beginnings at Colorado Outdoors to Create More Childcare Spots

Montrose, COLO.— The Montrose County Commissioners recently allocated $80,000 to Maslow Academy of Applied Learning. The funding will assist with the creation of their new childcare facility, Bright Beginnings at Colorado Outdoors. This facility...

5900 Road Closure Due to Compromised Culvert

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Road and Bridge is closing 5900 Road at the Loutsenhizer arroyo crossing for the safety of the traveling public. An 8-foot diameter, corrugated metal culvert is compromised. Residents north of the arroyo should u...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Montrose County offices will be closed Monday, January 16th, 2023 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All offices will be open Tuesday, January 17th, 2023. 

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County Residents Encouraged to Test Homes for Radon in 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. Radon is also responsible for more than 500 lung cancer deaths in the state each year. &n...

Open House: US 50 Access Control Plan for North Montrose County

Happy New Year

May 2023 be an exceptional year! Happy New Year! All County offices will be closed in observance of the holiday on Monday, January 2nd, 2023.

Merry Christmas from Montrose County

May Christmas bring only happiness and joy to you and your family! Please note that all Montrose County offices will be closed for the holiday Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th.  

Santa Visits NFP Program Christmas Party

Santa stopped by the Montrose County Nurse Family Partnership Christmas party last week and visited with all the children in the program. He was even able to lull one little baby into a peaceful sleep. Wishing you a Merry Christmas from our Public Health ...

Waschbusch Wins County Manager of the Year Nod

Montrose, COLO.— Colorado Counties Inc., and the Association of City and County Managers awarded Montrose County Manager Jon Waschbusch the County Manager of the Year award last night at the annual awards banquet.  

“T...

LEAP Applications Open Now!

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County Human Services is now accepting Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) applications now through April 30th, 2023.  LEAP is designed to help low-income households meet their winter home heating costs;...

2022 West Slope Water Summit Recording

Watch 2022 West Slope Water Summit

Visit https://westslopewaterinfo.com/water-summit/west-slope-water-summit/ or watch directly on our youtube channel.

Speakers

Jim Hokit, WelcomeAndy Mueller (Executive Director, Colorado River District)Don Day, Jr. (Meteoro...

Oak Grove Road Opens

We are happy to report that Oak Grove Road is now officially open! We can’t thank the Montrose County Road and Bridge crews enough for their hard work getting this done! 

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Well-Positioned for Success: County Manager Delivers Proposed Budget for 2023

Earlier this week, Montrose County Manager Jon Waschbusch presented the 2023 proposed budget during a special meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. The presentation of the proposed budget comes after months of reviewing fund models, capital plans ...

Montrose County Courthouse Cornerstone Re-Anointed by Mason Brothers from Across the State

It was an honor to host the M.W. Grand Lodge of Colorado - AF&AM Masons and the Montrose Masonic Lodge #63 for a rededication ceremony of the Montrose County Courthouse cornerstone yesterday afternoon, honoring the ...

Tallmadge Richmond Announced as County's Planning & Development Director

Montrose, CO— Montrose County Planning and Development office has a new face in its leadership—Tallmadge Richmond, the current Planner II will take the reins of the division in late September. Mr. Richmond has been at Montrose...

Child Support Services Supports Haven Foster

Congratulations to the Montrose County Child Support Services team on their successful fundraiser in honor of Child Support Awareness Month. Through bake sales during the month of August and raffle baskets with donations from staff and local businesses, t...

Montrose County Marks First West Nile Virus Death of the Season

Montrose, CO— Montrose County Public Health confirmed its first death of West Nile Virus this year. The person was in their 50s and had underlying medical conditions. It is believed that this person contracted West Nile Virus in the county earlier in Augu...

Breastfeeding Awareness Month: Key for Mothers and Babies

Montrose, CO— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed August as Breastfeeding Awareness Month in yesterday's board meeting. The proclamation is aimed at bringing awareness to the importance of breastfeeding, for the mother and the...

Road Closure of Oak Grove Road between 6300 Road and Highway 90

Montrose, CO—The section of Oak Grove Road between Highway 90 and 6300 Road will be closed to through traffic from Aug., 22 through Sept., 23 for road reconstruction work.

This section of road on the hill slope had multiple issues throughout the ...

Montrose County Marks First West Nile Virus Case of the Season

Montrose County Marks First West Nile Virus Case of the Season   

Montrose, CO— Montrose County Public Health confirmed its first case of West Nile Virus for the season. West Nile Virus is most commonly spread to people...

Montrose County Honors Child Support Awareness Month

Montrose, COLO.— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners proclaimed August as Child Support Awareness Month at today’s board meeting. Child Support Awareness Month stresses the importance of child support in developing healthy communities and families....

Junior Livestock Auction Sets Record of Over $658,000

Montrose, CO— The Montrose County Fair and Rodeo Junior Livestock Auction set a new record last weekend with a total of both additional contributions and bids at $658,000 and growing. The sale continues to set strong records and reflects of both...

Montrose County Awards Future Farmers Scholarships to Keelee Redd and Joshua Alexander

Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County is proud to award the inaugural Future Farmers Scholarships to West End residents Keelee Redd and Joshua Alexander. This award celebrates the agricultural heritage of Montrose County, and helps provide an investm...

Shavano Valley Road Closure Beginning July 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ---Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Road and Bridge is closing Shavano Valley Road from Kiowa Road to Spring Creek Road to through traffic beginning July 11. Please use an alternate route. Motorists are advised to...

CHIPETA SIGNALIZATION PROJECT REACHES MILESTONE

Montrose County, in partnership with the City of Montrose, is pleased to announce that the design of the Chipeta Road/US-550 signalization project has been approved by the Colorado Department of Transportation and the project has entered its next phase. &...

Montrose County Appoints Rick Fellabaum as Montrose County Coroner

Montrose, CO— In a special meeting of the Montrose Board of County Commissioners, the board voted to appoint Rick Fellabaum as the acting Montrose County Coroner effective June 23, 2022. Former coroner, Dr. Thomas Canfield, M.D., resign...

Montrose County Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Start June 15th

Montrose, COLO.—The unincorporated area of Montrose County will be in stage 1 fire restrictions beginning Wednesday, June 15 at 12:01am. High temperatures, worsening dry conditions, and high winds were the deciding factors to take this precautio...

Montrose County and San Juan Brews Launch Rimrocker Trail Beer and Coffee

Montrose, CO— Montrose County and San Juan Brews are excited to announce the creation of a limited edition Rimrocker Trail beer and coffee. The public is invited to attend a launch of the beer during a special happy hour on June 16th fr...

Keith Caddy Speaks at The Forum Montrose About the Importance of Agriculture in Our Community

Commissioner Keith Caddy spoke about the importance of agriculture in our community at The Forum Montrose this morning, alongside Uncompahgre Cattlemen’s Association Board President Todd Stewart and CO State Rep Marc Catlin. Their presentation w...

Montrose County Dedicates $5,000 to Future Farmers Scholarship

Montrose, CO— Montrose County has strong agricultural roots and the Montrose Board of County Commissioners wants to honor the county’s agricultural heritage and invest in the future of agriculture. Through the Montrose Communi...

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 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 

Montrose, COLO.&m...

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.  

Read on...

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...