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Public Notice – Ag 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, especially in windy conditions. Please exercise caution when burning ditches or fields, and do your homework before you start. TIPS FOR SAFE AGRICULTURAL BURNING: Evaluate conditions first. Only burn on low-wind days and burn in the morning when humidity is higher. Winds typically pick up

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February 5, 2025 2:32 pm

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 0 0 3.93 11.78 AGGRESSIVE ANIMAL 66 8.64 12.32 508.79 10.14 539.88 35631.97 ALLERGIC REACTION 1 3.82 0.02 0 0 3.83 3.83 ANIMAL AT LARGE 56 4.72 2.18 1.91 1.28 10.08 564.35 ANIMAL BITE 30 10.26 3.69 4.54 14.43 32.56 976.72 ANIMAL CARCASS 59 3.99

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January 24, 2025 7:59 am

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 ANIMAL CARCASS 4 5.33 0 0.02 0 0 136.93 ANIMAL FOUND 3 56.17 9.55 21.85 17.55 52.65 293.2 ANIMAL GENERAL 5 58.62 85.52 37.5 0.03 0.17 996.83 ANIMAL WELFARE CHECK 9 83.55 82.52 70.6 29.88 268.95 3732.45 ASSAULT 8 24.45 11.25 177.8 241.03 1928.27 2666.93

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January 24, 2025 7:57 am

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 0 0 47.43 AGGRESSIVE ANIMAL 6 16.25 78.18 47.93 27.6 165.6 7301.4 ANIMAL AT LARGE 5 11.05 14.13 75.45 0 0 176.5 ANIMAL BITE 2 0.3 3.33 21.93 47.32 94.63 177.23 ANIMAL CARCASS 8 25.68 49.38 62.22 0 0 1123.6 ANIMAL FOUND 5 12.4 8.33

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January 24, 2025 7:56 am

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 19.92 AIRPORT ALERT 3 1 2.47 0.07 10.7 67.97 81.2 81.2 ANIMAL AT LARGE 1 6.47 0 0 0 6.47 6.47 ANIMAL BITE 2 16.51 0.89 0 0 17.4 34.8 ANIMAL CARCASS 3 1.95 0.18 0 0 2.13 6.38 ANIMAL FOUND 7 4.28 6.39 5.91

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January 24, 2025 7:54 am

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 0 0 47.43 AGGRESSIVE ANIMAL 6 16.25 78.18 47.93 27.6 165.6 7301.4 ANIMAL AT LARGE 5 11.05 14.13 75.45 0 0 176.5 ANIMAL BITE 2 0.3 3.33 21.93 47.32 94.63 177.23 ANIMAL CARCASS 8 25.68 49.38 62.22 0 0 1123.6 ANIMAL FOUND 5 12.4 8.33

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January 24, 2025 7:30 am

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

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 #74 (FOP) on January 7, 2025, the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (Division) will hold a secret ballot election to decide whether the FOP should be certified as the representative for the following bargaining unit of Montezuma County and the Montezuma County Sheriff ’s

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January 17, 2025 12:47 pm

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
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