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Montezuma County Emergency Alert System

After recent local problems with the Nixle system, as well as the widely publicized issues with the alert and notification systems during fires in Boulder County and Maui, Montezuma County has launched a new Emergency Alert System.  This new system will allow you to receive emergency alerts for severe weather, road closures, evacuations, missing persons, and more. This is a more reliable and accurate system, which allows us to tailor alerts to specific neighborhoods or groups of people who face an imminent threat rather than a notification to the entire county. This is an “opt-in” system.  You choose what kinds

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September 22, 2023
Resolution No.18-2023 SUSPENSION OF BAN ON OPEN FIRES AND USE OF FIREWORKS

Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 18-2023 SUSPENSION OF BAN ON OPEN FIRES AND USE OF FIREWORKS WHEREAS, Montezuma County Ordinance No. 2-2015 prohibits open fires and the useof fireworks in unincorporated areas of Montezuma County, except the Montezuma County Boardof County Commissioners, based upon competent evidence may by resolution suspend said banfrom time to time to the degree and manner consistent with existing wildfire dangers; and WHEREAS, competent evidence has been presented of sufficient moisture throughoutMontezuma County temporarily reducing existing wildfire dangers to more normal conditions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Montezuma County Board of CountyCommissioners that the ban on

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September 5, 2023
Montezuma County Road and Bridge: Alkali Creek Bridge replacement update

Crews have spent the last week backfilling around the bridge abutments and it looks really good- but don’t get too excited yet!  The bridge is still closed, deck work is not complete, and you CANNOT drive across it yet.  Please be patient a little while longer.  We still plan to have this project complete by mid-November. County Road N remains closed between Roads 21 and 22. We’d like to remind everyone that the bridge is out and there is no way to drive through the construction site for any reason. Please use the designated detours. As the work progresses, information

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July 12, 2023
Montezuma County Road and Bridge: County Road N will be closed between Roads 21 and 22 beginning May 30 for the replacement of the Alkali Creek bridge.

County Road N will be closed between Roads 21 and 22 beginning May 30 for the replacement of the Alkali Creek bridge.  The work is being done by D & L Construction.  The road will be closed until mid-November. Signs will be posted in advance detouring traffic via Road 21 to P to 22. As the work progresses, information will be posted on the Montezuma County Facebook page as well as this page.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact D & L Construction at 970-565-2087. Related Posts

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May 16, 2023

Jobs: Montezuma County Shuttle Driver for MoCo Public Transportation

The MoCo Public Transportation Department is accepting applications for a Part-time Driver. Approximately 20hrs per week. Pay is $13.65 per hour. Applications and a complete job description are available online at www.montezumacounty.org/jobs. Submit completed applications to Montezuma County Administration, 109 West Main Street, Room 260, Cortez, CO during regular business hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Thursday. Position is open until filled.Montezuma County is an Equal Opportunity Employer   POSITION CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION   JOB TITLE: Shuttle Driver for MoCo Public Transportation REPORTS TO: Assistant Transit Manager/Senior Services Director DEPARTMENT: MoCo Transportation DIVISION: Transportation LOCATION: 1680 N Dolores Road Cortez,

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September 28, 2023

Public Notice – Discussion regarding Proposition HH

PUBLIC NOTICE – Zoom Discussion Regarding Proposition HH Related Posts Public Notice  Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will meet on Friday, September 29, 2023, to participate in a zoom discussion presented by Colorado Counties Inc. The Commissioners will meet at the County Administrative Building, Room 262, at 9:00am for a discussion regarding the Proposition HH Ballot Measure. This meeting is for information and discussion only, no decisions will be made. For more information, please call the County Public Information Coordinator, Vicki Shaffer, during regular business hours at (970) 564-2736.

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September 28, 2023

Jobs: Montezuma County Public Health Department – Communities that Care Program Manager

Communities That Care Program Manager Montezuma County Public Health Department is accepting applications for the Communities that Care Program Manager role. The position will be 40hours/week with full time benefits. This is a grant funded position. Duties will include planning, organizing and directing the structured Communities that Care (CTC) model focusing on youth substance abuse prevention. Skills needed include grant writing and management; budget management; work with state level support team, build community relationships to educate and build support for the CTC program; public speaking; maintain social media; attend trainings in Denver and other communities as needed. Education requirements: Bachelor’s

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September 27, 2023

YouTube: Montezuma County BOCC Meeting September 26, 2023

AGENDA   DATE: September 26, 2023   REGULAR MEETING 9:00am                                              Minutes                               Planning 9:00am   1.      The Planning Department will present for signatures an Exemption Amendment Application to Resolution #P-82-77 ATF, submitted by Sheryl H Merritt Living Trust, on property located at 28244 Road T.5, Dolores, CO, consisting of 12.78 acres, more or less, located south of Hwy 145, situated in Section 17, Township 37N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M.   9:10am The Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on a proposition to create a Local Improvement District in Montezuma County, Colorado, to be known as

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September 26, 2023

YouTube: Montezuma County BOCC Workshop September 25, 2023

AGENDA DATE: September 25, 2023                                        WORKSHOP 1:30 P.M.                                             Discussion regarding Pinnacol Assurance and Work Comp proposal – Mtn. West Insurance               Discussion regarding Southern Health Partners Contract – Sheriff Nowlin               Discussion related to Road Impact Fee transfer – Rob Englehart                Discussion related to delivery of donated gravel to the Fairgrounds – Justin McGuire               Letter of support- Cortez Cultural Center grant request to repair ER Lamb building – James Dietrich                 Discussion regarding 2024 Strategic Planning Proposal – Travis Anderson   Related Posts

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September 25, 2023

Montezuma County Emergency Alert System

After recent local problems with the Nixle system, as well as the widely publicized issues with the alert and notification systems during fires in Boulder County and Maui, Montezuma County has launched a new Emergency Alert System.  This new system will allow you to receive emergency alerts for severe weather, road closures, evacuations, missing persons, and more. This is a more reliable and accurate system, which allows us to tailor alerts to specific neighborhoods or groups of people who face an imminent threat rather than a notification to the entire county. This is an “opt-in” system.  You choose what kinds

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September 22, 2023

BOCC Minutes September 12 2023

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO September 12, 2023   STATE OF COLORADO           ) ) ss. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   ) At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday September 12, 2023 at the Montezuma County Administration building in Cortez, Colorado, there were present: Jim Candelaria, Chairman Kent Lindsay, Vice Chairman Gerald Koppenhafer, Commissioner of Deeds Travis Anderson, County Administrator Ian MacLaren, County Attorney Kim Percell, County Clerk   CHAIRMAN CANDELARIA opened the meeting of September 12, 2023 with the Pledge of Allegiance.   MINUTES: Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the

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September 20, 2023

Resolution No.19-2023 SETTING SCHOOL LAND DEDICATION FEES

Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 19-2023 A RESOLUTION SETTING SCHOOL LAND DEDICATION FEES FOR THE MANCOS SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-6, THE MONTEZUMA-CORTEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 AND THE DOLORES SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-4A WHEREAS, State Law (C.R.S. 30-28-133 allows the Board of County Commissioners, upon the request of Local Boards of Education, to acquire land or payment in lieu of land to be held for the benefit of the owners and future owners in a proposed land development; and WHEREAS, local Boards of Education in Montezuma County representing The Mancos School District RE-6, the Montezuma-Cortez High School District RE-1, and the Dolores School District RE-4A

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September 20, 2023

YouTube: Montezuma County BOCC Meeting September 19, 2023

AGENDA   DATE: September 19, 2023            REGULAR MEETING 9:00am                                              Minutes                               Planning 9:00am   1.      The Planning Department will present for discussion and approval an Exemption Amendment Application to Resolution #P-82-77 ATF, submitted by Sheryl H Merritt Living Trust, on property located at 28244 Road T.5, Dolores, CO, consisting of 12.78 acres, more or less, located south of Hwy 145, situated in Section 17, Township 37N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M. Other items may be discussed.                                 Public Comment Session   The Board of Montezuma County Commissioners welcomes you to this meeting.  Persons speaking during Public Comment will be

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September 19, 2023
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Jobs: Montezuma County Social Services Temporary Full Time Medicaid Eligibility Income Maintenance Technician

Department of Social Services   Temporary Full Time Medicaid Eligibility Income Maintenance Technician   Montezuma County Department of Social Services has an opening for one Temporary full-time Medicaid Eligibility Income Maintenance Technician. Salary: $20.00/hr. – No insurance or benefits Summary of Duties: Determines initial and ongoing eligibility for Medicaid. Responsible for data entry into the state CBMS system for initial and continual case management. Essential Duties: Determines eligibility, based on reports of income, financial resources, household composition, checks for child support, social security and unemployment payments. Reviews applications for accuracy and completeness. Data enters all information into the state system

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September 27, 2023

Jobs: Montezuma County Social Services Eligibility Income Maintenance Technician

Department of Social Services   Montezuma County Department of Social Service Eligibility Income Maintenance Technicians   Montezuma County Department of Social Services has an opening for two Eligibility Income Maintenance Technicians. Summary of Duties Determines initial and ongoing eligibility for programs including SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid and Adult and Aging programs, such as Long Term Care or Aid to the Needy Disabled.    Responsible for data entry into the state CBMS system for initial and continual case management.  Essential Duties: Interviews applicants in person or by phone to determine eligibility, based on reports of income, financial resources, household composition, employment status

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September 27, 2023

Jobs: Montezuma County Social Services Family Preservation Caseworker/ Family Engagement Coordinator

Department of Social Services   Montezuma County Department of Social Services has an opening for a Family Preservation Caseworker/ Family Engagement Coordinator   SUMMARY:   This is a Family Preservation Case worker position with an emphasis on spending half of their time as a Family Engagement Coordinator. Works to preserve families in their home while protecting children’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being through child protection, adolescent services, placements, and/or permanency plans. Coordinates services and is responsible for primary-decision making of child protection practices including, but not limited to safety, permanency, and well-being. Coordinates team meetings, structures meetings and helps implement the

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July 5, 2023

Jobs: Montezuma County Social Services Child Welfare Caseworker

Montezuma County Department of Social Services has an opening for one Child Welfare Caseworker.    SUMMARY:    Works to preserve and/or rehabilitate families while protecting children’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being through child protection, adolescent services, placements, and/or permanency plans. Coordinates services and is responsible for primary-decision making of child protection practices including, but not limited to safety, permanency, and well-being.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Other duties may be assigned.  Interviews clients and develops appropriate treatment plans; initiates home studies and provides intensive casework services to families and children; investigates allegations of child abuse and assesses imminent danger for

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July 5, 2023

BOCC Minutes December 27, 2022

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO December 27, 2022                                                                                                                                    STATE OF COLORADO           )                                                      ) ss. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   )       At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday December 27, 2022 at the Montezuma County Administration building in Cortez, Colorado, there were present:       Jim Candelaria, Chairman Kent Lindsay, Vice Chairman Gerald Koppenhafer, Commissioner of Deeds (By Zoom) Travis Anderson, County Administrator Ian MacLaren, County Attorney Kim Percell, County Clerk       CHAIRMAN, CANDELARIA opened the meeting of December 27,

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January 3, 2023

Resolution No. 20-2022 A RESOIUTION TO APPROPRIATE SUMS OF MONEY FOR 2023

Resolution Resolution # 20-2022 A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE SUMS OF MONEY FOR 2023 WHEREAS, the commissioners have adopted the annual budget in accordance with Local Government Budget Law on December 27, 2022 and; WHEREAS, the commissioners have made provision therein for revenues and fund balances in an amount equal to or greater than the total proposed expenditures as set forth in said budget; and WHEREAS, it is not only required by law, but also necessary to appropriate the revenues and fund balances provided in the budget to and for the purposes described below so as not to impair the operation

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December 30, 2022

Resolution No. 19-2022 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING ON THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY 2023 AND ENDING ON THE LAST DAY OF DECEMBER 2023.

Resolution Resolution # 19-2022 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING ON THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY 2023 AND ENDING ON THE LAST DAY OF DECEMBER 2023. WHEREAS, the commissioners of Montezuma County, Colorado have appointed Travis W. Anderson to prepare and submit a proposed budget to said governing body; and WHEREAS, Mr. Anderson has submitted a proposed budget to this governing body for its consideration; and WHEREAS, due to proper notice, published or posted in accordance with the law, said, proposed budget  was open for inspection by the public at a designated

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December 30, 2022

BOCC Minutes December 20, 2022

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO December 20, 2022                                                                                                                                    STATE OF COLORADO           ) ) ss. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   )       At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday December 20, 2022 at the Montezuma County Administration building in Cortez, Colorado, there were present:       Jim Candelaria, Chairman Kent Lindsay, Vice Chairman Gerald Koppenhafer, Commissioner of Deeds Travis Anderson, County Administrator Ian MacLaren, County Attorney Kim Percell, County Clerk       CHAIRMAN, CANDELARIA opened the meeting of December 20, 2022 with the

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December 28, 2022
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BOCC Minutes December 28, 2021

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO December 28, 2021                                                                                                                                    STATE OF COLORADO           )                                                      ) ss. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   )       At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday December 28, 2021 at the Montezuma County Administration building in Cortez, Colorado, there were present:       Jim Candelaria, Chairman Kent Lindsay, Vice Chairman Joel Stevenson, Commissioner of Deeds, Absent Shalako Powers, County Administrator Ian MacLaren, County Attorney Kim Percell, County Clerk     CHAIRMAN, CANDELARIA opened the meeting of December 28, 2021 with the

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January 4, 2022

YouTube: Montezuma County BOCC December 28, 2021

AGENDA DATE: December 28, 2021 REGULAR MEETING 9:00 A.M. Minutes Planning The Planning Department will present for signatures of a Subdivision Amendment submitted by Justin & Erin Schmitt, agent: Julie Suckla, on property located at 13657 Road 21, Cortez, CO, consisting of 6.63acres, more or less, located south of Road P and west of Road 21, situated in Section 1, T.36N., R.17W., N.M.P.M. The Planning Department will present for a reappointment letter of intent for Stan Pierce to continue as a Planning and Zoning Commission. Other item(s) may be discussed. Public Comment Session The Board of Montezuma County Commissioners welcomes

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December 28, 2021

BOCC Minutes December 21, 2021

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO December 21, 2021                                                                                                                                STATE OF COLORADO           )                                                      ) ss. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   ) At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday December 21, 2021 at the Montezuma County Administration building in Cortez, Colorado, there were present: Jim Candelaria, Chairman Kent Lindsay, Vice Chairman Joel Stevenson, Commissioner of Deeds Shalako Powers, County Administrator Ian MacLaren, County Attorney Kim Percell, County Clerk CHAIRMAN, CANDELARIA opened the meeting of December 21, 2021 with the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES: Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the minutes

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December 23, 2021

BOCC Minutes December 14, 2021

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO December 14, 2021                                                                                                                                     STATE OF COLORADO           )                                                      ) ss. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   )       At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday December 14, 2021 at the Montezuma County Administration building in Cortez, Colorado, there were present:       Jim Candelaria, Chairman Kent Lindsay, Vice Chairman Joel Stevenson, Commissioner of Deeds Shalako Powers, County Administrator Ian MacLaren, County Attorney Kim Percell, County Clerk     CHAIRMAN, CANDELARIA opened the meeting of December 14, 2021 with the

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December 22, 2021

Resolution No. 20-2021: A Resolution Levying General Property Tax for Law Enforcement

Resolution Resolution # 20-2021 A RESOLUTION LEVYING GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2021 TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO, FOR THE 2022 BUDGET. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Montezuma County, Colorado adopted the annual budget in accordance with Local Government Budget Law on the 7th day of December, 2021; and WHEREAS, the 2021 valuation by the Board of County Commissioners for the unincorporated areas of Montezuma County only as certified by the County Assessor for the Law Enforcement Authority is $475,882,760. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of

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December 22, 2021

Resolution No.19-2021: A Resolution Levying General Property Tax

Resolution Resolution #19-2021 A RESOLUTION LEVYING GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2021 TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS OF GOVERNMENT FOR MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO, FOR THE 2022 BUDGET. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Montezuma County, Colorado, adopted the annual budget in accordance with the Local Government Budget Law on the 7th day of December, 2021; and WHEREAS, the 2021 valuation by the Board of Commissioners as certified by the County Assessor is $592,406,850 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Montezuma County Colorado, that; For the purpose of meeting all general operating expenses

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December 22, 2021

YouTube: Montezuma County BOCC December 21, 2021

AGENDA DATE: December 21, 2021 REGULAR MEETING 9:00 A.M. Minutes Planning – Planning Strategies Grant Public Comment Session The Board of Montezuma County Commissioners welcomes you to this meeting. Person speaking during Public Comment will be limited to three minutes, or depending on the number of people wishing to speak, it may be reduced to allow all members of the public the opportunity to address the board. When addressing the Board, please state your name and address for the record prior to providing your comments. Comments to individual Supervisors or staff are not permitted. Participants may not yield their time

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December 21, 2021

BOCC Minutes December 7, 2021

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO December 7, 2021                                                                                                                                STATE OF COLORADO           )                                                      ) ss. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   ) At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday December 7, 2021 at the Montezuma County Administration building in Cortez, Colorado, there were present: Jim Candelaria, Chairman Kent Lindsay, Vice Chairman Joel Stevenson, Commissioner of Deeds Shalako Powers, County Administrator Ian MacLaren, County Attorney Kim Percell, County Clerk CHAIRMAN, CANDELARIA opened the meeting of December 7, 2021 with the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES: Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the minutes

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December 14, 2021
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BOCC Minutes December 29, 2020

  PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO December 29, 2020                                                                                                                                STATE OF COLORADO           ) ) ss. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   ) At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday December 29, 2020 at the Montezuma County Administration building in Cortez, Colorado, there were present: Larry Don Suckla, Chairman, Jim Candelaria, Vice Chairman Keenan Ertel, Commissioner of Deeds Shalako Powers, County Administrator John C. Baxter, County Attorney Kim Percell, County Clerk CHAIRMAN, SUCKLA opened the meeting of December 29, 2020 with the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES: Commissioner Candelaria moved to accept

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January 6, 2021

BOCC Minutes December 22, 2020

 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO December 22, 2020                                                                                                                                STATE OF COLORADO           ) ) ss. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   ) At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday December 22, 2020 at the Montezuma County Administration building in Cortez, Colorado, there were present: Larry Don Suckla, Chairman, Jim Candelaria, Vice Chairman Keenan Ertel, Commissioner of Deeds Shalako Powers, County Administrator John C. Baxter, County Attorney Kim Percell, County Clerk CHAIRMAN, SUCKLA opened the meeting of December 22, 2020 with the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES: Commissioner Ertel moved to accept the

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December 30, 2020

Thank you for service and dedication

Chairman Suckla and Commissioner Ertel, As residents and employees of Montezuma County, we would like to thank you for your eight years of service and dedication to the County. Although at times we have disagreed, you have always done what you believed to be right for the people of Montezuma County.  When you took over this County, it was not the County we see and work in today.  At that time, commissioners were under investigation for allegedly trafficking stolen heavy equipment.  Tens of thousands of dollars were being embezzled directly out of the County Administration office.  Sheriff’s deputies were allegedly

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December 29, 2020

BOCC Minutes December 15, 2020

 ROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO December 15, 2020                                                                                                                                STATE OF COLORADO           )                                                      ) ss. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   )   At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday December 15, 2020 at the Montezuma County Administration building in Cortez, Colorado, there were present:   Larry Don Suckla, Chairman, Jim Candelaria, Vice Chairman Keenan Ertel, Commissioner of Deeds Shalako Powers, County Administrator John C. Baxter, County Attorney Kim Percell, County Clerk   CHAIRMAN, SUCKLA opened the meeting of December 15, 2020 with the Pledge of Allegiance.   MINUTES: Commissioner

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December 23, 2020

BOCC Minutes December 8, 2020

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO December 8, 2020                                                                                                                                STATE OF COLORADO           ) ) ss. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   )   At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday December 8, 2020 at the Montezuma County Administration building in Cortez, Colorado, there were present:   Larry Don Suckla, Chairman, Jim Candelaria, Vice Chairman Keenan Ertel, Commissioner of Deeds, Appeared by Zoom Shalako Powers, County Administrator John C. Baxter, County Attorney, Appeared by Zoom Kim Percell, County Clerk   CHAIRMAN, SUCKLA opened the meeting of December 8, 2020 with the Pledge

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December 15, 2020

Special Session Accomplishments

The following bills passed the legislature during the Special Session and are on the way to Governor Polis, he is expected to sign all bills.   I just thought I would share this information with you. If your organization applies for any of these grants, our department will write a letter of support for your organization. Special Session Accomplishments   Small Business Relief SB 20B-001 provides $57 million in direct relief to small and minority-owned businesses and arts organizations. HB 20B-1004 temporarily allows restaurants and bars to retain state sales tax for 4 months, up to $8,000 for each location.HB20B-1005 enables local governments to

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December 7, 2020

NOTICE OF RECALL ELECTION 2020

NOTICE OF MONTEZUMA CORTEZSCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1RECALLTuesday, February 16, 2021 Office of the County Clerk & RecorderCounty of Montezuma   To: ALL ELECTORS, MONTEZUMA CORTEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1, MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF COLORADO REVISED STATUTES, SECTION 1-5-205, NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN THAT A RECALL ELECTION WILL BE HELD FOR RESIDENTS IN THE MONTEZUMA CORTEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1, IN SAID COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO, ON TUESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2021. The recall election will be conducted as a mail ballot election. Recall Election Timeline: Successor Candidate petitions due: January 8, 2021 Petition sufficiency

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December 4, 2020

PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release December 2, 2020

PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release December 2, 2020Southwest Health System is proud to provide COVID-19 Drive Thru testing to the Montezuma and Dolores Counties and surrounding areas. With anticipated inclement weather and changes in daylight, we’ve updated our hours as follows. Please review the updated hours for our drive thru testing and new traffic flow. We appreciate your flexibility to these changes as we prepare for winter weather while maintaining this service: Mon/Tue/Th/Fr 10a-4p Wed 10a-2p -Community Testing We’ve also changed the access to Drive Thru testing. It can now be accessed through Cottonwood Drive, the next left past the

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December 3, 2020
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