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Resolution No. 11-2026 A RESOLUTION LIFTING THE BAN ON OPEN FIRES AND THE USE OF FIREWORKS

RESOLUTION NO. 11-2026 A RESOLUTION LIFTING THEBAN ON OPEN FIRES AND THE USE OF FIREWORKS WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Montezuma County, State of Colorado, based upon competent evidence, finds that the danger of forest and grass fires has decreased throughout the unincorporated areas of Montezuma County due to recent precipitation in the area, lower temperatures and increased relative humidity. Therefore, it is no longer necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare through a fire ban under Montezuma County Ordinance No. 2-2015 and as enacted by Resolution 2-2026. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board

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Forest Service News Release: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in place on San Juan National Forest effective July 30th

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in place on San Juan National Forest effective July 30th Durango, CO, July 30, 2026 – The San Juan National Forest, in collaboration with surrounding counties and jurisdictions, is reducing Stage 2 Fire Restrictions down to Stage 1, effective 12:01am Thursday, July 30 on all National Forest System (NFS) lands. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will remain in place for Zone 1 until rescinded. Zone 1 includes all NFS lands except for congressionally designated wilderness areas (Lizard Head, Hermosa, Weminuche, and South San Juan) and high elevation areas within Zone 2 outside of wilderness areas (see Forest

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PUBLIC INFORMATION Colorado Senate Bill 25-003 C.R.S. 18-12-116 THE MANUFACTURE FOR, TRANSFER OR SALE OF A SPECIFIED SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM TO, OR RECEIPT OR PURCHASE OF A SPECIFIED SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office Steven D. Nowlin – Sheriff 730 East Driscoll StreetCortez, Colorado 81321 Telephone: 970-565-8452Fax: 970-565-3731 www.montezumasheriff.org PUBLIC INFORMATION Colorado Senate Bill 25-003 C.R.S. 18-12-116 THE MANUFACTURE FOR, TRANSFER OR SALE OF A SPECIFIED SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM TO, OR RECEIPT OR PURCHASE OF A SPECIFIED SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM Effective 08-01-26 The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office will not be participating in the management and issuance of the training certificate required through the mandated Colorado Parks and Wildlife program for any person to purchase or transfer a specified restrictive semiautomatic rifle, shotgun or handgun identified by the Colorado Department of Revenue as

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Resolution No. 7-2026 A RESOLUTION NOTIFYING THE COUNTY CLERK OF THE BOARD’S INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTION BY PLACING QUESTIONS ON THE BALLOT TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTERS OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY TO ELIMINATE TERM LIMITS FOR THE COUNTY ASSESSOR, CLERK AND RECORDER, SURVEYOR, AND TREASURER, AND ALSO TO INCREASE THE MONTEZUMA COUNTY LODGING TAX FROM TWO PERCENT (2%) TO FIVE PERCENT (5%)

RESOLUTION NO. 7– 2026 A RESOLUTION NOTIFYING THE COUNTY CLERK OF THE BOARD’S INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTION BY PLACING QUESTIONS ON THE BALLOT TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTERS OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY TO ELIMINATE TERM LIMITS FOR THE COUNTY ASSESSOR, CLERK AND RECORDER, SURVEYOR, AND TREASURER, AND ALSO TO INCREASE THE MONTEZUMA COUNTY LODGING TAX FROM TWO PERCENT (2%) TO FIVE PERCENT (5%) WHEREAS, Section 1-17-116(5), C.R.S., requires a Board of County Commissioners to take formal action to notify the County Clerk of its intent to participate in an election at least one hundred (100) days

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Resolution No. 6-2026 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF THE MONTEZUMA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS TEMPORARY ACTING COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS

Resolution 6 – 2026 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF THE MONTEZUMA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS TEMPORARY ACTING COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS WHEREAS, the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners (“BOCC”) is authorized pursuant to Colorado law, including § 30-11-103, C.R.S., and related provisions, to organize its internal governance, administration, and operational procedures necessary for the conduct of County business; and WHEREAS, the BOCC is authorized, but not required, to create the office of “County Manager or Administrative Assistant to the Board of County Commissioners” for the efficient management of the business and concerns of the County, pursuant to § 30-11-107,

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Resolution No. 3.1-2026 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL SUMS OF MONEY TO DEFRAY EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS BUDGETED FOR MONTEZUMA COUNTY

Resolution 3.1– 2026 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL SUMS OF MONEY TO DEFRAY EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS BUDGETED FOR MONTEZUMA COUNTY Whereas, additional expenditure details for the General, Road and Bridge, Health and Landfill funds totaling $1,927,000 were not available at the time of the adoption of the 2026 budget due to the following: General Fund $322,000 for 27th payroll for 2026 $78,000 County Clean Up expenses $22,000 professional services expenses for Magellan Strategies and legal services Road and Bridge Fund $72,000 for 27th payroll for 2026 $128,000 increased costs for chip seal project $1,225,000 Road 25 and Highway 491

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Forest Service News Release: Ferris Fire Update Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Ferris Fire Update Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Email: 2026.ferris@firenet.gov Phone: 661-990-4727 Acres: 19,613 Containment: 0% Reported: June 27, 2026 Current Situation Wind and fire behavior moderated slightly yesterday, allowing crews to build fireline directly on portions of the active fire edge to protect homes and private land. The fire showed little growth in the northeast, the area closest to evacuated homes. Crews completed a burnout operation overnight to remove unburned fuels between the fire and National Forest Service Road (NFSR) 240, creating a containment line to help protect the Glade Ranch Subdivision. The fire has not reached private lands or

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Forest Service News Release: Ferris Fire area closure in effect

Ferris Fire area closure in effect Multiple roads and trails are closed until further notice due to an active wildfire Dolores, CO, June 28, 2026 — For the safety of firefighters and the public, the San Juan National Forest Dolores Ranger District has implemented a fire area closure in the vicinity of the Ferris Fire, approximately 30 miles northwest of Dolores and 10 miles east of Cahone, CO. Find the full closure order and map here San Juan National Forest | Ferris Fire Area, Trail and Road Closure | Forest Service. The closure restricts public access to all lands, roads,

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