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Montezuma and Dolores Counties Celebrate Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library 200 Millionth Book Milestone

Montezuma and Dolores Counties Celebrate Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library 200 Millionth Book Milestone   Dolly’s gifting a special bookmark to seven children in her Imagination Library program as part of  “200 Million Reasons to Celebrate” Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is turning over a new chapter – celebrating 200 million books gifted globally since inception in […]

Alert: Bat tests positive for Rabies in Montezuma County

Bat tests positive for Rabies in Montezuma County   A bat found in Montezuma County area last week tested positive for rabies. Rabies is regularly found in Colorado wildlife, especially skunks and bats. Interaction between humans and wild animals, particularly bats, skunks, foxes, and raccoons, increases the risk of rabies exposure to pets and people. […]

West Nile Virus detected in Colorado Mosquitoes

https://montezumacounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Avoid-West-Nile-Virus.mp4 West Nile Virus Detected in Colorado Mosquitoes West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in Colorado for the first time this season in Boulder, Delta, Larimer, and Weld counties. West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected Culex mosquito.   Prevention: The best way to […]

Press Release: Human Case of Plague in Montezuma County

Montezuma County Public Health has identified a human case of plague in a Montezuma County resident. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Montezuma County Public Health Department (MCPHD) continue to investigate the case and will provide additional information as it becomes available. Plague is caused by bacteria that can be transmitted […]

Public Notice – Dove Creek pump station on Road 9.7

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Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will meet with US Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet as the Senators tour portions of the area affected by the proposed Dolores River National Conservation Area.  The Commissioners will join the Senators for lunch at noon on Saturday, June 10, […]

Get Flood Ready Elevation Certificates

It has come to Montezuma County’s attention that many homeowner’s insurance companies have sent notices requiring a floodplain elevation certificate. Montezuma County does not create elevation certificates. Elevation certificates can only be produced by a licensed Surveyor, Engineer, or Architect and require a professional stamp. Within unincorporated areas of Montezuma County, for new construction or […]

Public Notice – Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office Property Review

Public Notice  Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will participate in a property review at the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:00am.  The Sheriff’s Office is located at 730 E Driscoll Street in Cortez. For more information, please call the County Public Information Coordinator, […]

Colorado SNAP Emergency Allotments officially ended last month

Colorado SNAP Emergency Allotments officially ended last month If new SNAP benefit levels no longer meet your households’ food needs, please contact Mile High United Way (dial 2-1-1) or Hunger Free Colorado’s Food Resource Hotline (855-855-4626) for additional resources in your area. To avoid gaps in coverage in future months, be sure to log in […]

SNAP Support Line

As a SNAP Recipient or applicant,  you can now receive real-time information about your benefits and case status, and receive general SNAP updates. Call 800.816.4451 (toll-free)