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July – TBD | County Administrator position application period. Position will be open until filled |
Oct 6: | Community event to introduce finalist(s) |
October: | Offer extended to the selected candidate and public announcement upon acceptance |
On September 22nd, the Board of County Commissioners announced Mr. Michael Rime has been selected as the finalist for the position of County Administrator.
A public event to introduce community members and Montezuma County employees to Mr. Rime has been scheduled for October 6, 2026. The event will be held at the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners meeting room (109 West Main Street, Room 250, Cortez) and will begin at 6:00 p.m.
At the event, community members will have the opportunity to learn more about Mr. Rime and to provide input to decision-makers in the hiring process. An itinerary for the event is as follows:
Those unable to attend will be able to watch the live broadcast of the event or a recording on the Montezuma County YouTube channel.
For questions, please contact Montezuma County Human Resources Technician Dennis Bugg during regular business hours at 970-565-8317.
Michael Rime is an executive leader with experience in human resources, organizational leadership, policy, and administration. As the Director of Human Resources for Ute Mountain Casino Hotel, he oversees several administrative functions and works alongside the organization’s executive leadership team on workforce planning, resource allocation, policy development, and people-focused organizational initiatives.
Michael also serves as Vice President of the Dolores School District RE-4A Board of Education, where he contributes to district governance, budgeting, policy, and long-term planning.
Prior to his civilian career, Michael served in the United States Army as an Infantryman and Infantry Team Leader with the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. His military service helped shape an approach to leadership centered on accountability, teamwork, and responsibility.
He holds a Master of Public Administration and a Graduate Certificate in City and County Management from the University of Southern California, as well as a Bachelor of General Studies with focuses in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. He also holds senior-level professional certifications in human resources.
Michael was born and raised in Colorado and moved to Southwest Colorado at the age of 12. He later left the area for military service, education, and the early part of his career before returning to Montezuma County, where he now lives in Dolores with his family.
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