Sheriff Notice: Attempted Murder shooting investigation
On 07-29-23 at 0240 hours, MCSO was dispatched to the Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado for a victim who had been shot while at his residence in the 24000 block of County Road L, Cortez, Colorado. The victim suffered a single bullet wound, and was treated and later released. The suspect was identified as […]
Sheriff Notice: Homicide Investigation
On 07-28-23 at 1130 hours, MCSO was called to a residence approximately two miles north of Dolores for a welfare check on the person renting the property. An adult male was found deceased inside the residence. Initial investigation determined that the death was a homicide that had occurred sometime on 07-27-23. The Montezuma County Sheriffs […]
Public Notice – Board-to-Board meeting with Mancos
Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will meet with the Town of Mancos Mayor and Trustees for a discussion of current and potential future collaborative projects. The meeting will be held at the Mancos Town Hall (117 N. Main Street, Mancos) on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at […]
Health Department changing response to COVID-19 cases
The Montezuma County Public Health Department is moving into the next phase of COVID-19 response by transitioning away from contacting residents who have tested positive. Individual case interviews are no longer necessary to understand disease transmission or risk factors. As of July 1, the Health Department has begun focusing efforts on managing COVID-19 outbreaks in […]
Montezuma County Fair Entry
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The Cortez Celtic Fair donated $2100 to our food pantry!
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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 […]