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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 parts of this national forest north of Mancos, Colorado. U.S. Forest Service officials met with the parties that constructed the fence and the Montezuma County Sheriff on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and informed them in writing that the fence is in trespass and must be removed

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October 24, 2024 6:15 am

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 the Sheriff’s Office or download at www.montezumasheriff.org.  Bring applications and resumes to the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, 730 E. Driscoll St.  Cortez, CO.  Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

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August 9, 2024 6:23 am

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 is $47,350.00 a year.    Applications can be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office or you may visit our website at www.montezumasheriff.org and select the employment application option.  Incomplete applications or applications without the required documentation listed on the application will not be considered.  

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August 9, 2024 6:21 am

Montezuma County Sheriffs: Montezuma Sheriff’s Office Searching for 5-year old son of Murder Victim

Montezuma Sheriff’s Office Searching for 5-year old son of Murder Victim July 23, 2024 – CBI –  Cortez, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) are jointly looking for a 5-year boy, whose mom was murdered on July 2. On July 18, an Endangered Missing Alert was issued for Helliono Martinez, a 5-year old Hispanic Male last seen with his 43-year old father Charles Martinez on July 16. The pair were spotted in a Gold 2011 Dodge Ram heading to their father’s home on Highway 160 in Cortez. Investigators have since located the

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July 24, 2024 11:57 am

Forest Service News Release: San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office and the GMUG Issue Public Safety Alert

San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office and the GMUG Issue Public Safety Alert   Dangerous Wire Hazards on Local Trails Norwood, Colorado, July 12, 2024—The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests and the San Miguel Sheriff’s Office are issuing a critical safety alert to all residents and visitors following recent reports of dangerous wires being placed across local trails. This illegal and malicious activity poses a severe hazard to hikers, bikers and other trail users, risking serious injury or worse.   Over the past several days, incidents have been reported where wires were deliberately strung across the Wilson Mesa

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July 17, 2024 2:11 pm

Montezuma County Sheriffs: PUBLIC SAFETY AWARENESS CURRENT FRAUD AND SCAM ALERT

PUBLIC SAFETY AWARENESSCURRENT FRAUD AND SCAM ALERT   During the past week, citizens in Montezuma County have been contacted by phone, email and text messages by person(s) impersonating deputies with the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, advising that citizen that a warrant has been issued for their arrest for not appearing in either a Federal or State Court for a subpoena or jury summons. The impersonating caller or false message states that the named individual must send a certain amount of money to them in order for the Sheriff’s Office Deputy not to come and arrest the named individual.    These

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June 25, 2024 8:44 am

Notice: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Ute Mountain Ute Indian Reservation Effective: June 17th , 2024 (Until rescinded or superseded)

Notice: Stage 1 Fire RestrictionsUte Mountain Ute Indian ReservationEffective: June 17th, 2024 (Until rescinded or superseded)   Stage 1-FIRE RESTRICTIONS AREAS FOLLOWS: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, coal, or wood burning stove, any type of charcoal fueled broiler or open fire of any type in undeveloped areas. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, in a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable vegetations. Using explosive material: (i.e., fireworks, blasting caps or any incendiary device which may result in the

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June 13, 2024 8:18 am

BLM Tres Rios Field Office plans prescribed pile burns in Dolores and Montezuma counties

February 26, 2024                                                                                                                                 BLM Tres Rios Field Office plans prescribed pile burns in Dolores and Montezuma counties   MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southwest District plans to burn slash piles on public lands managed by the BLM Tres Rios Field Office beginning Tuesday, February 27, 2024, if conditions allow. The BLM Southwest District provides fire and fuels management for the Yellow Jacket/McElmo project area, located on BLM lands within Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. The site runs north and south of Montezuma County Road G in Montezuma County, Colorado. Firefighters plan to resume burning

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February 28, 2024 9:21 am

Montezuma County Sheriffs: December 2023 PJ

SHERIFF January February March April May June July August September October November December Total To Date DOC/Parole $5,151.85 $8,242.96 $7,151.98 $7,030.76 $15,355.86 $5,371.15 $4,917.25 $53,221.81 City of Cortez $5,200.00 $2,500.00 $7,000.00 $10,200.00 $10,600.00 $3,100.00 $38,600.00 Dolores Cty $3,800.00 $18,100.00 $5,500.00 $5,200.00 $12,400.00 $16,200.00 $10,600.00 $71,800.00 Town of Dolores $200.00 Town of Mancos $300.00 CCW PERMITS $437.00 $324.00 $408.00 $347.00 $425.00 $266.00 $377.00 $495.00 $173.00 $136.00 $130.00 $175.00 $3,693.00 Civil Process  $       1,777.10  $     1,538.00  $     1,490.00  $     1,035.00 $2,133.50  $   1,627.50  $    1,550.00 $2,458.50  $  1,410.00  $    1,389.50  $    1,696.00 $774.00 $18,879.10 Fingerprints $162.00 $110.00 $150.00 $120.00 $200.00 $180.00 $90.00

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February 13, 2024 11:09 am
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