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Commissioner Hansen Awarded Freshman Commissioner of the Year
Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Commissioner Sue Hansen earned statewide recognition from her peers this week as she received the Freshman Commissioner of the Year Award from the Colorado Counties Inc. The award Read on... -
Sixth Annual Free Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinic Oct. 23rd
Montrose, COLO.— Stop the flu bug! Join Montrose County, Montrose Memorial Hospital, the City of Montrose, Cedar Point Health, the Basin Clinic, the River Valley Family Health Center, and Pediatric Associates Read on... -
Counties and Public Land Agencies Offer Friendly Reminders on Best Practices for Preventing Wildfire
Counties and Public Land Agencies Offer Friendly Reminders on Best Practices for Preventing Wildfires Read on... -
Shavano Gateway Project: One Step Closer
Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County received a positive step forward for the Shavano Gateway Project today: the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) informed the county that there was no significant impact Read on... -
Celebrating Five Years of the Tribute to Aviation
Montrose, COLO.—The Fifth Annual Tribute to Aviation, the signature event hosted by the Montrose Regional Airport, kicks-off this Saturday with a static display that promises to entertain and inspire. The historic World War II bomber, the B-17, landed at Read on... -
Montrose County Master Plan Open House
Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County Planning Commission invites the public to attend an open house to learn about Read on... -
West Nile virus Disease Facts and Prevention Measures
Montrose County Public Health is encouraging the public to take precautions to prevent West Nile virus during active mosquito months. Currently, there are no confirmed cases of West Nile virus in Montrose County in 2019. Read on... -
Take Precautions to Avoid Hantavirus
Montrose County Health & Human Services is encouraging the public to take precautions to avoid hantavirus. The first Read on... -
Montrose County Takes First Steps to Revitalize Historic Courthouse
Montrose, COLO.— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners are taking a hard look at the historic Montrose County Courthouse and what Read on... -
Crews Open Roads Over Uncompahgre Plateau
Montrose County and the U.S. Forest Service Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests officially opened 90 Road (National Forest System Read on... -
Avalanche Forces Road Closure
Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Road and Bridge has closed Z84 Road, also known as High Mesa Road Read on... -
Snow Deters Road Opening Operations
Montrose County and the U.S. Forest Service-Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests will not open Read on... -
Self-Serve Sandbag Filling Station Available at Fairgrounds
Montrose, COLO. — Montrose County Emergency Management, Public Works, and Fairgrounds and Event Center have teamed up to install a self-serve sandbag filling station at the fairgrounds available to local residents. Read on... -
Montrose County Health and Human Services Works on Controlling Norovirus Like Illness Outbreak
Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Health and Human Services is working to help control norovirus like illness outbreak that has increased in the past few Read on... -
The 2019 Reappraisal: Significant Value Increases for Most Properties
Under Colorado law, county assessors’ offices throughout the state conduct a complete revaluation of all properties in their county every two years. The Colorado Legislature sets Read on... -
County and Oak Grove Elementary Celebrate GOCO Award
Montrose County and Oak Grove Elementary officials were keeping a close eye on Twitter yesterday afternoon in anticipation of big news. At 2:38pm, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) made the official announcement that Read on... -
Whitmore Named First Female Board Officer to Colorado River District Board
Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County Attorney Martha Whitmore was appointed Vice President of the Colorado River District’s Board of Directors at the recent first quarter meeting. Whitmore serves as the appointed representative for Read on... -
Vital Statistics Team Honored for Six Years of Perfect Performance
Montrose, COLO.—The Montrose County Clerk and Recorder's Vital Statistics Team is setting the new standard for excellence as the only county to receive the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's (CDPHE) annual Five Star Read on... -
Health and Human Services Reopens Friday
Montrose, COLO.—Health and Human Services Reopens Friday following a two-day closure. Read on... -
Montrose County Elected Official Swearing In Ceremony
Montrose, COLO.—The public is invited to attend Montrose County's annual re-organization of the board an Read on... -
County Residents Encouraged to Test Homes for Radon During January
Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County is offering free radon test kits during the month of January in an effort to protect county residents Read on... -
MCSO Sgt. Sanders and Deputy K-9 Oxx Say Farewell
Montrose, COLO.— After over 11 years of service, Montrose County Sergeant Keith Sanders and Deputy K-9 Oxx are leaving Read on... -
Montrose County Sheriff's Office Recognizes Undersheriff Murdie for 21 Years of Service
Montrose, COLO.— The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) would like to recognize and honor Undersheriff Adam Murdie for over 21 years of service Read on... -
Montrose County Event Center Announces Ned LeDoux in Concert
Montrose, COLO.—In country music, a last name like LeDoux casts a big, storied and bittersweet shadow, but it's one Ned LeDoux doesn't mind standing Read on... -
Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Dec. 8
Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County and the Center for Mental Health are excited Read on... -
Highway 550 Access Plan (Draft)
The Highway 550 Access Plan (Draft) is available Read on... -
Montrose County Awarded $200,000 DOLA Grant for Historic Courthouse Renovation Design
Montrose, COLO.— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners received a stamp of approval earlier this week on a Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) grant Read on... -
Fifth Annual Free Drive-Through Vaccination Clinic Oct. 23rd
Help Montrose County, City Market, Montrose Memorial Hospital, and the City of Montrose Stop the Flu Bug this Tuesday, October 23rd at the fifth annual free Drive-Through Vaccination Clinic from Read on... -
Planning and Development Offices Closed Oct. 25th and 26th
Montrose County Planning and Development Offices will be closed on Thursday October 25th and Friday October 26th for Read on... -
Montrose County and U.S. Forest Service Share Resources to Improve Public Roads
County crews recently finished placing four inches of new gravel on two separate sections of 90 Road that traverse through the Uncompahgre National Forest. Read on... -
Phyllis Alleman Celebrates Historic Courthouse with National Register Plaque
Montrose, COLO.—The historic courthouse now sports the hardware to match its official Historic Place on the National Read on... -
Commissioners Seek Input on Barking Dog Ordinance
Montrose, COLO.— The Board of County Commissioners is seeking public input on the consideration of a barking dog ordinance. Commissioners Read on... -
Public Budget Meeting Slated for October 10th
Montrose, COLO.— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners invites the public to the annual Read on... -
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West Nile Cases in Montrose County
Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Public Health Department lists five cases of West Nile Virus currently reported Read on... -
Fourth Annual Tribute to Aviation: Salute to Women in Aviation
The B-52 Stratofortress and its 185 feet of wing span glory will descend on the Montrose Regional Airport Thursday Read on... -
Montrose County Lifts Fire Restrictions
Montrose, COLO.—After recent moisture in the Montrose area, Montrose County Read on... -
Inmate Found Unresponsive
Montrose, COLO.— In the early morning hours of Thursday, August 23rd, Read on... -
Montrose County Returns to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
The unincorporated areas of Montrose County are returning to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning August 17th at noon Read on... -
Montrose County Air Quality Alert
Multiple wildfires in southwestern Colorado as well as smoke from additional fires in the western United States Read on... -
Montrose County Lifts Fire Restrictions
After a recent downgrade in fire restrictions in mid-July, Montrose County Sheriff Rick Dunlap will Read on... -
Rabies Confirmed in Bat in Montrose County
Montrose, COLO.—The Montrose County Public Health Department has confirmed a case of rabies in a bat in the county. Read on... -
Montrose County Downgrades to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Montrose County Downgrades to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Read on... -
Official Primary Election Results
Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County Clerk and Recorder Tressa Guynes released Official Primary Election results Read on... -
Motor Vehicle Fatality Identified
Montrose, CO—About noon on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, a two-vehicle collision occurred Read on... -
County Attorney Whitmore Resigns Effective July 31
Montrose County Attorney Martha Whitmore has tendered her Read on... -
Montrose County Dedicates Over $282,000 to Support Local Schools
The Montrose Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) knows that our local schools are facing significant challenges Read on... -
Upper Mailbox Fire Updates
Update: The Upper Mailbox Fire is 100% contained. Read on... -
Upper Mailbox Fire Pre-Evacuation
PRE-EVACUATION notice sent to homes on Ragsdale Road Read on... -
Tips from Montrose County Public Health for Dealing with Smoke Conditions
High winds, open burning, and unexpected fires have contributed to poor air quality in the Read on... -
STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS BEGIN JUNE 14
Faced with a difficult decision, Montrose County Sheriff Rick Dunlap Read on... -
Improving Road Safety: New Intersections for Several Roads
Montrose County will be changing stop signs at several intersections Read on... -
Montrose County Fire Restrictions Start May 21
Montrose, COLO.—Due to the extremely dry conditions and the additional dry weather that is projected Read on... -
Rimrocker Trail "Missing Link" Application Receives Nearly $200,000 Grant
Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County has taken another major step towards completion of the “missing link” of the popular Rimrocker Trail between Read on... -
Montrose County Releases Citizen Transparency
Montrose, COLO.— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners are proud to officially release the latest in transparency software Read on... -
UPDATE: Information Release
In the late afternoon of Saturday, April 21, 2018, Kyle Cody Duran, 23, of Montrose Read on... -
MCSO Successfully Apprehends High-Risk Fugitive
Montrose, COLO.— In an operation that began on late Thursday night, the MCSO Read on... -
Shavano Gateway Project Banks $20,000 Grant
Montrose, COLO.— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners formally inked a grant agreement yesterday with Read on... -
Hunting Death Under Investigation
Montrose, COLO.—The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) received a 911 call Read on... -
Information Release
Montrose, CO— In the late afternoon of Saturday, April 21, 2018, Kyle Cody Duran, 23, of Montrose Read on... -
Montrose County Roundup Spring 2018
Read the Montrose County Spring 2018 Roundup online. Read on... -
Suspects Apprehended in Drive-By Shooting Investigation
The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has apprehended two suspects in the alleged drive-by shooting off Chipeta Road on Monday, April 16th. Four shots were randomly fired at multiple residences. No injuries were reported and there is minimal Read on... -
MCSO Invests in Coda Device for Officer and Community Safety
Montrose, COLO.—The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office is now home to a Coda device drug analysis system. The Coda device is a portable computer unit Read on... -
Drug Task Force Releases Impressive 2017 Stats
Montrose, COLO.—The drug task force (DTF) continues to be instrumental in the war on drugs and the proof is in the impressive 2017 statistics Read on... -
Poison Hemlock: Looks Can Be Deceiving
Montrose, COLO.—This spring, the Montrose County Public Health Department urges residents to be mindful of poison-hemlock. It is Read on... -
Montrose County Spring Cleanup Day
The date for the FREE DAY at the East-End Landfill offered in conjunction with Montrose County and Waste Management has been Read on... -
Paradox School Threat Investigation Continues
Montrose, COLO.—The Montrose County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate a threat to the Paradox Valley Read on... -
MCSO Update: Inmate Found Unresponsive
The Montrose County Coroner's Office of Medical Investigations has released the name of the decedent Read on... -
UPDATE: Montrose County Jail Inmate Identified
Montrose, CO—In the early morning hours of March 16th, an inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the Montrose County Jail. Multiple attempts Read on... -
Inmate Found Unresponsive
Montrose, COLO.—At approximately 12:04 am on March 16th, a male inmate in the Montrose County jail Read on... -
Baby & Me--Tobacco Free Program to Offer Free Diapers for Graduates
Montrose County Health and Human Services (HHS) is proud to team up with the BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program to offer help for pregnant women who smoke. Read on... -
2018 Tribute to Aviation: Salute to Women in Aviation
Montrose Regional Airport is proud to announce the theme of the 2018 Tribute to Aviation, Women in Aviation. In its fourth year Read on... -
Montrose County Event Center Naming Rights Released as ITB
Montrose, COLO.—Montrose County Fairgrounds and Event Center is proud to release an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a unique opportunity Read on... -
Information Release: Stephen Felix Update
Montrose, CO—On Friday, February 10, 2018, a 52-year-old male from Olathe named Stephen Felix was brought Read on... -
Montrose County Roads are Now Open to Recreational OHV Use
The Montrose Board of County Commissioners formally adopted Ordinance 2018-01 allowing the operation of Read on... -
Five Years of Top Performance by Vital Statistics Team
The Montrose County Clerk and Recorder's Vital Statistics Team is once again the proud recipient of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's (CDPHE) annual Five Star Award Read on... -
Low Income Radon Mitigation Assistance Available
Montrose County Health and Human Services announces Low Income Radon Mitigation Assistance Program now available through Read on... -
Information Release
On Friday, February 10, 2018, Stephen Felix, a 52-year-old male from Olathe Read on... -
Montrose Regional Airport is the Fastest Growing in the State
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) is not only the fastest growing airport in western Colorado, but its growth has been noted statewide for the past three years. In the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics Annual Report, Read on... -
2018 County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarship Program
The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Montrose County students are eligible to apply for the County Sheriffs of Colorado’s (CSOC) $500 scholarship. Read on... -
Montrose County Helps Secure Over $45,000 in CMU Scholarship Dollars
For the third year in a row, Montrose County was awarded scholarship funds from the 2017-2018 Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) Matching Student Scholarship grant. The grant was approved Read on... -
Montrose County Partners with The Baby Box Co. to Distribute Free Baby Boxes
Learn how you can obtain your FREE Baby Box for a safe sleep solution. Read on... -
March 6th, 2018 Precinct Caucus Day
Information about Precinct Caucus and how the unaffiliated voter will impact the Primary. Read on... -
Montrose County Supports Local Community with over $730,000 in Community Partner Funding
The Montrose Board of County Commissioners provided over $730,000 funding to local government and non-profit agencies to start off Read on... -
Radon Action Month
Free Radon Testing Kits are Available Now at Montrose County Health & Human Services! Read on... -
Building Permits Close 2017 With Marked Increases
The Montrose County Planning and Development Division finished the year with strong numbers in regard to total Read on... -
Skeletonized Remains Found
Montrose, CO—The skeletonized remains discovered on December 1, 2017, at 59741 US Highway 50 in Olathe, Colorado have been definitively identified as those of Gary G. Goldman, 77 of Olathe, Colorado. Read on... -
Skeletal Remains Found
On Friday, December 1, 2017, a hunter in the Olathe area reported finding skeletal material believed Read on... -
Montrose County Board Openings
Montrose County is accepting applications from citizens interested in serving on the Board listed below. You can make a difference in our County! Read on... -
Pertussis (whooping cough) Identified in Montrose County
MONTROSE, CO: Montrose Memorial Hospital in cooperation with Montrose County Health and Human Services have identified patients in Montrose County who have tested Read on... -
Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Offered to Community
Montrose County is once again partnering with the Center for Mental Health to bring a Mental Health First Aid course to the community. Read on... -
Homicide Investigaton
In the early morning hours of November 6, 2017, a 28-year-old female was found dead in Olathe. Read on... -
Homicide Investigation
Montrose, CO—On Friday, October 27, the Montrose County Coroner's Office was called to the scene of a death investigation by the Montrose Police Department. The decedent is identified as Read on... -
Montrose County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Montrose, COLO.--On October 28th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Montrose County Read on... -
City Market, Feeding America, and Montrose County team up to fight influenza and hunger
City Market, Feeding America, and Montrose County team up to fight influenza and hunger with One Shot, One Meal Campaign Read on... -
Montrose County Offers Mental Health First Aid Class During National Suicide Prevention Month
Montrose, COLO.—Research has found that about 90 percent of individuals who die by suicide Read on... -
National Breastfeeding Month
Let Montrose County assist your work site in becoming a Designated Breastfeeding Friendly Environment. Read on... -
EBT Outage Starting 8/26/17 10pm
Please Note: Colorado Department of Human Services has a scheduled Read on... -
Death on Highway 550 South
Montrose, CO—In the early morning hours of August 19, 2017, there was a vehicle-pedestrian collision on Highway 550 South near Read on... -
UPDATE: Montrose County Jail Inmate Identified
Montrose, CO—In the early morning hours of August 18, 2017, an inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the Montrose County Jail. Multiple attempts at resuscitation Read on... -
Inmate Found Unresponsive in Montrose County Jail
Montrose, COLO.-- This morning at approximately 12:30 a.m., deputies conducting security rounds in the Montrose County Jail found an unresponsive male inmate in his cell. Life saving measures were immediately Read on... -
Montrose County Sheriff's Office Announces Annual Citizens Academy
The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) will be accepting applications for the MCSO Citizens Academy. The academy is scheduled to begin Read on... -
Montrose County Welcomes New Engineer Keith Laube
Montrose County is pleased to welcome Keith Laube as the new County Engineer Read on... -
Montrose County Partners on New CO Health Campaign that Takes on Mental Health Stigma
Montrose, COLO.--Montrose County is working with a coalition of partner organizations on a new public health Read on... -
Fire Ban Lifted
The Montrose County Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been lifted. We encourage everyone to continue to use caution and to make sure Read on... -
Montrose Adds Another Major Hub With Charlotte Flights
With the heat of summer upon us, planning for the coming winter is well underway. The Montrose/Telluride region is set to add another major hub to its network with service on American Airlines from Read on... -
Lakewood Resident Dies at Black Canyon National Park
Montrose, CO—On the afternoon of Monday, July 10, 2017, a 49-year-old female, Tracey Lister of Lakewood, Colorado Read on... -
Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity
There have been citizen inquiries and media activity on voters requesting to become confidential Read on... -
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Go Into Effect July 1st in Unincorporated Montrose County
Montrose, COLO.-- At 12:01am on July 1st , Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be in effect for Read on... -
Red Flag Warning Issued
A Red Flag Warning for high wind and low relative humidity Read on... -
2017 CDHS Summer Planning Tour
Please join us and the Colorado Department of Human Services for the CDHS 2017 Summer Planning Tour, which is Read on... -
Citizens' Advisory Committee Application
Take an active role in county government and apply for the Montrose County Citizens’ Advisory Committee! Read on... -
K-9 Oxx Earns Narcotics Case of the Year Nod
Montrose County's favorite four-legged crime fighter Read on...
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