Public Notice – Ag Burning

Safe Agriculture Burning

DFPC has seen an uptick in human-caused fire starts in Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, and Archuleta counties over the past few weeks. Many of these are a result of escaped agricultural burns. While no Red Flag Warnings have been issued, fuels in the lower elevations of SW Colorado are abnormally dry and receptive to burning, […]

Montezuma County Sheriffs: Total Calls for Service 2023

Call Type Number Events Avg Dispatch Avg Response Avg Travel Avg Time On Scene Avg Time Total Time 911 HANG UP 7 2.83 0.28 1.56 0 4.67 32.7 911 OPEN LINE 29 5.75 1.48 3.97 28.69 38.97 1130.13 ABANDON VEHICLE 115 54.09 17.95 12.75 13.26 85.25 9803.78 ABUSE OF AT RISK ADULT 3 1.22 2.71 […]

Montezuma County Sheriffs: Calls for Service December 2024

Call Type Number Events Avg Dispatch Avg Response Avg Travel Avg On Scene Total On Scene Total Time 911 OPEN LINE 2 6.82 0.02 19.53 0 0 70.57 ABANDON VEHICLE 5 123.23 6.38 78.05 15.7 78.5 866.83 AGGRESSIVE ANIMAL 2 3.88 0.87 0 0 0 61.57 ANIMAL BITE 2 24.18 10.05 0 0 0 42 […]

Montezuma County Sheriffs: Calls for Service November 2024

Call Type Number Events Avg Dispatch Avg Response Avg Travel Avg On Scene Total On Scene Total Time 911 HANG UP 1 2.23 0.12 1.72 0 0 5.2 911 OPEN LINE 1 0.72 0.02 10.37 0 0 18.32 ABANDON VEHICLE 6 57.23 82.92 59.95 5.3 31.8 1042.2 ABDOMINAL OR BACK PAIN 1 0 0.72 35.33 […]

Montezuma County Sheriffs: Calls for Service September 2024

Call Type Number Events Avg Dispatch Avg Response Avg Travel Avg Time On Scene Avg Time Total Time 911 HANG UP 2 1.23 0.03 0 0 1.26 2.52 911 OPEN LINE 2 5.04 0.14 0 0 5.18 10.37 ABANDON VEHICLE 10 5.73 5.9 9.92 6.43 27.98 279.78 AGGRESSIVE ANIMAL 3 6.59 0.04 0 0 6.64 […]

Montezuma County Sheriffs: Calls for Service October 2024

Call Type Number Events Avg Dispatch Avg Response Avg Travel Avg On Scene Total On Scene Total Time 911 HANG UP 1 2.23 0.12 1.72 0 0 5.2 911 OPEN LINE 1 0.72 0.02 10.37 0 0 18.32 ABANDON VEHICLE 6 57.23 82.92 59.95 5.3 31.8 1042.2 ABDOMINAL OR BACK PAIN 1 0 0.72 35.33 […]

Public Notice – Montezuma County & Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office Notice of Petition for CBU Election

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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENTDIVISION OF LABOR STANDARDS AND STATISTICS633 17th Street, Denver, CO 80207-2107 Phone: 303-318-8441 | Fax: 303-318-8400 | www.coloradolaborlaw.govJanuary 17, 2025 File No. 20693 OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PETITION FOR ELECTIONEmployer: Montezuma County and the Montezuma County Sheriff ’s Office Based on the Petition received from the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge […]

Forest Service News Release: San Juan National Forest works toward resolution on Chicken Creek land dispute

Forest Service News Release Media Contact:Lorena Williams970-422-2939lorena.williams@usda.gov San Juan National Forest works toward resolution on Chicken Creek land disputeDolores, Colo., Oct. 23, 2024 — The U.S. Forest Service continues to manage a land dispute on the San Juan National Forest involving a fence that was erected in trespass and unlawfully impeded the public’s access to […]

Jobs: Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office – Administrative Assistant

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a full time Administrative Assistant. Starting annual salary: $41,340.00. Qualifications:  High School or GED diploma, good computer skills to include knowledge of Excel and Word.  Bookkeeping, and general office equipment.  Good public and phone skills.  Closing deadline August 29th at 4:00 pm.  Pick up applications at […]

Jobs: Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office – Detentions Deputy

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center has full-time Detentions Deputy positions open.    Qualifications:  You must be able to work shift work.  A high school diploma or GED is required.  You must be 19 years of age or older and able to pass the required background check and a physical test.   Starting Salary […]