Montezuma County Commissioner

What programs were lost, and how do weeds impact Montezuma County?

The only remaining program is Cost Share. The Phreatophyte Project is finishing its last removal in McElmo Canyon

September 12, 2024

One way weeds spread is county rights of way. Who’s managing that?

It used to be managed by the noxious weed department. As of March this year, all management falls under the…

September 12, 2024

Update: Montezuma commissioners allow firearms in county buildings

Resolution comes in response to a new Colorado law

June 19, 2024

Montezuma Board of County Commissioners renews grant funding for diaper program

Public Health Department program will receive the same amount of money

June 18, 2024

Residents speak out against proposed Dollar General on Colorado 145

Safety is one of the major concerns

April 24, 2024

Montezuma County Sheriff says commissioners are ‘defunding’ office

The office has received massive cuts from the board of county commissioners

February 12, 2024

Positions cut from Montezuma Sheriff’s Office; employees petition for collective bargaining

The positions and budget were cut at the Dec. 28 county commissioner special meeting

January 9, 2024

Hospital board meeting to discuss updates to the hospital and birthing center

Meeting follows reversal of center’s closure and announcement of a new CEO

June 28, 2023

Montezuma County public servant Tim Lanier dies unexpectedly

Pleasant View rancher served on Cortez school board, was Stockman of the Year, ran for county commission

September 13, 2022

Montezuma Commissioner Candelaria appears headed to reelection in close race

Incumbent leads challenger Tim Lanier by 61 votes, or just over 1%; rejected ballots could change results

June 29, 2022

Candidates for Montezuma County commission seat present views

Election will be decided during June 28 Republican primary

June 17, 2022

Montezuma County commissioner forum is tonight in Cortez

Three Republican candidates for District 1 will be asked about local issues

June 9, 2022

Family and friends honor late Commissioner Joel Stevenson in Cortez

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert offers speech, prayer and a flag

March 23, 2022

Montezuma County Republicans select new commissioner

Gerald Koppenhafer chosen to complete Joel Stevenson’s term

January 28, 2022

Montezuma County Republicans to select new commissioner Thursday

Committee must select Joel Stevenson’s successor by Friday

January 27, 2022

Dolores mill’s high-impact permit revoked amid fire concerns

Mill and county disagree on mitigation requirements and communications

January 27, 2022

Montezuma County Commissioner Joel ‘Joe’ Stevenson dies

Commissioner from Mancos had been hospitalized with COVID-related illness

January 20, 2022

Montezuma County commissioner hospitalized with COVID-related complications

Joel Stevenson reported a positive test in November and recovered, according to county administrator

January 4, 2022

New access to BLM lands attracts horses and hikers

Summit parcel has winter closure Dec. 1 to April 30

December 31, 2021

Proposed Canyons of Ancients’ land buy raises questions in Montezuma County

Acquisition of private land in Yellow Jacket Canyon will face environmental analysis and public comment

December 22, 2021

Montezuma County survey gauges public opinion on proposed sales tax

The survey will open Friday, and some residents will receive texts and emails at random

November 11, 2021

Montezuma County presents new contract to operate fairgrounds racetrack

Previous promoter dropped out because of contract dispute

October 4, 2021

Montezuma County to suggest changes to state redistricting commission about proposed map

State panel released an updated map of proposed state legislative districts

September 15, 2021

BLM builds parking lot for new access to public lands

Montezuma County and BLM found solution to open up isolated Summit Ridge parcel

August 27, 2021