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)

Public Notice – Board-to-Board Meeting

Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will attend a Board-to-Board meeting with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, City of Cortez, Town of Dolores, and Town of Mancos on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 7:30am.  The meeting will be held at the Columbine Bar & Grill (123 W. […]

Public Notice – MVI annual meeting

Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners plan to attend the Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company annual meeting on Saturday, January 21, 2023.  The meeting will take place at the Lewis-Arriola Community Center (21176 County Road S) at 1:00pm.  The meeting is for informational purposes only and no decisions […]

Public Notice – Montezuma County government offices will be closed today

Public Notice Due to the significant snowfall and associated hazards, Montezuma County government offices will be closed today. The Road & Bridge department will continue working to plow all county roads, the Landfill is open, and emergency services will remain available. Stay home if you can and drive carefully if you have to go out.

Public Notice – Special BOCC Meeting

Public Notice  Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting for the purpose of signing a contract with the State of Colorado.  The meeting will be held in the BOCC meeting room on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 1:00pm. For more information, please call the County […]