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 – 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, […]
IN MEMORY OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY DEPUTY
The Sheriff’s Office Supports Child Abuse Awareness
The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office supports Child Abuse Awareness with the Four Corner’s Child Advocacy Center
Resolution No.14-2021: Dispatch Accountability Committee
Resolution Resolution # 14-2021 A resolution appointing Sheriff Steve Nowlin as Montezuma County’s Representatives to the Dispatch Accountability Committee WHEREAS, the City of Cortez operates the Cortez Dispatch Cent and, WHEREAS, there is an intergovernmental agreement amongst the Dispatch Center users which provides for the appointment of representatives to an accountability committee; and, WHEREAS, Montezuma […]
Resolution No. 2-2021: AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE GRANTS, DETENTION GRANTS, PRETRIAL SERVICES, DOLORES AND CASINO CONTRACTS
Resolution Resolution # 2-2021 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE GRANTS, DETENTION GRANTS, PRETRIAL SERVICES, DOLORES AND CASINO CONTRACTS WHEREAS, Montezuma County adopted budgets for the General Fund, including all functions of the Sheriff’s Office on December 29, 201; and WHEREAS, not all grants were awarded and contracts finalized at the time […]
The Story of the Sheriff’s Saddle
The Story of the Sheriff’s Saddle This is a Sheriff’s Saddle. It’s a plain saddle, not covered in fancy silver Conchos or a lot of tooling. This is a practical, tough working saddle. The saddle sits empty of a rider, representing that the Office of Sheriff will have many occupants over time. You will notice […]