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Montezuma County government

Candidates discuss election security and voter education at Montezuma County Clerk debate

Candidates discuss election security and voter education at Montezuma County Clerk debate

Republicans Lenetta Shull and Jerri Frizzell make their pitch to voters ahead of primary

Republican Montezuma County Commissioner debate rescheduled for Monday

Republican Montezuma County Commissioner debate rescheduled for Monday

commissioner candidates to debate at 6 p.m. after last-minute cancellation

Hearing set in Montezuma County judge Ian MacLaren misconduct case

Hearing set in Montezuma County judge Ian MacLaren misconduct case

sets August trial dates in case seeking judge’s removal

Emergencies loom in Montezuma County. Here’s how to stay informed

Emergencies loom in Montezuma County. Here’s how to stay informed

County Emergency Manager spoke with The Journal about being in the loop when danger strikes

Montezuma County hires new county attorney

Montezuma County hires new county attorney

Stephen Tarnowski replaces Ian MacLaren in the role

December 3, 2024

Why did Montezuma County cut back its noxious weed department?

Why did Montezuma County cut back its noxious weed department?

cites expense of programs, says weed control is ‘very, very lowest priority ‘

September 12, 2024

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

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

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?

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

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

September 12, 2024

Over 40% voter turnout in Southwest Colorado for presidential primaries

Over 40% voter turnout in Southwest Colorado for presidential primaries

La Plata County election official ‘very, very happy’ with turnout

Body of missing hiker Ian O’Brien found

Body of missing hiker Ian O’Brien found

fishers encountered the body in a remote area of the West Mancos River in Echo Basin

September 8, 2023

An ‘impossible decision’: Public search concludes for missing hiker

An ‘impossible decision’: Public search concludes for missing hiker

Volunteers met daily and combed over 12,000 acres in the La Plata Mountains

Mill has until June to clear chip pile; residents get evacuation plans

Mill has until June to clear chip pile; residents get evacuation plans

officials working with residents on fire plan

Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners

Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners

Population increase plays a role, but something more is at play

Montezuma County commissioners add workshops to meeting schedule

Montezuma County commissioners add workshops to meeting schedule

Meetings needed to keep up with workload; discussion planned on broadcasting workshops

County yet to fill Citizens Review Panel vacancy

County yet to fill Citizens Review Panel vacancy

hears grievances from social services employees investigating reports of child abuse, neglect

February 5, 2021

County, BLM explore option to access public land near Cortez

County, BLM explore option to access public land near Cortez

Subdivision easement could open public lands south of Summit Lake

Census workers get ready to knock on doors

Census workers get ready to knock on doors

online survey to avoid visitor; Montezuma County leads SW Colorado

Montezuma County officials clash over mask mandate

Montezuma County officials clash over mask mandate

officials defy Polis order, health office faces ultimatum, DA objects

July 4 will rock ’n’ roll at Montezuma County Fairgrounds

July 4 will rock ’n’ roll at Montezuma County Fairgrounds

music festival features four local bands

Primary day underway in Montezuma County

Primary day underway in Montezuma County

7,500 ballots accepted as of Tuesday morning

Montezuma County awarded $2.2 million from CARES Act

Montezuma County awarded $2.2 million from CARES Act

officials seeking clarification on use

Paths to Mesa Verde awarded construction funds

Paths to Mesa Verde awarded construction funds

$5.8 million federal grant will build first 7.5 miles

Racers get in gear at Montezuma County Speedway

Racers get in gear at Montezuma County Speedway

number of cars raced; limited number of fans will return

Montezuma County taps into solar energy

Montezuma County taps into solar energy

208 panels installed on county annex building