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The Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners wishes to provide clarification regarding several points raised in social and print media, particularly those involving the KRW report, departmental funding, and communication concerns. Our goal is to present clear, factual information so the public has an accurate understanding of the issues at hand. First and foremost, the Board fully supports public safety. In 2024, we sought to strengthen that support by asking voters to consider a public safety sales tax, solely intended to provide additional funding for law enforcement. Voters ultimately rejected this measure, and we continue to work within existing financial

A primary — yet often misunderstood — responsibility of every Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is fiduciary oversight: managing the finances of all county departments and elected offices and ensuring responsible stewardship of county assets. Recent budget discussions, particularly those involving the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, have become a topic of debate on social media and were highlighted in a recent article in The Journal. In response, the BOCC is offering clarification about the article and providing broader context regarding the Sheriff’s Office finances. Growing Budget Challenges Budgeting disagreements between sheriffs and county commissioners are not unique to Montezuma County.

December 15, 2025 10:00 to 11:30 am BOCC Meeting Room 109 W Main St. Room 250, Cortez Coffee with the County Join the Commissioners each month for a time to sit and visit while enjoying a cup of coffee and a treat. Bring your questions, your concerns, and even your possible solutions and talk face-to-face about local issues most important to you and your family. Related Posts