Montrose County - Government

06/01/2026

This is a reminder that there will not a be a regularly scheduled Work Session this morning at 9:00 a.m. The next scheduled Work Session will be Monday, June 8th at 9:00 a.m.

05/30/2026

❗️Please avoid the area and follow Montrose Police Department for updates.

Update 5/30/2026 4:12 pm:
Both scenes have been released, there remains no known danger to the public.

Anyone with any information about this incident please call dispatch: (970) 249 9110.

The Montrose Police Department is greatful for the public's cooperation.

We hope everyone has a safe weekend.

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The Montrose Police Department has responded and is currently working a shooting incident. There currently is no known danger to the public. Officers are working on two scenes at the following locations:

- The 200 block of N. San Juan Ave. and
- The area around Crash Burger in the 600 block of E. Main St.

We are asking that the public remains clear of these areas to allow our team to do their work. We will provide an update when the scenes are released.

If you have any information about this incident contact dispatch: (970) 249 9110, immediately.



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05/29/2026

As Foster Care Awareness Month comes to a close, we have one final story to share with our Western Colorado community. Throughout the month, we’ve highlighted the incredible impact foster families make by providing love, support, and stability to children in need.

We hope these stories have inspired others to learn more about foster care and the difference one caring family can make.
For more information visit: www.Project127.org/Montrose

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/28/2026

Montrose County is proud to co-sponsor the Montrose U Leadership program for our community along with the City of Montrose. Pictured here is a recent graduate of the program and a Montrose County employee, Tomeka Haywood, along with members of her work team Julie Andress and Molly Neuman. If you're interested in the 2026/2027 Montrose U Leadership program please look for more information here: https://www.cityofmontrose.org/712/Montrose-U-Leadership
Here are some things you will learn in the program:
📍The history of the Uncompahgre Valley including the leadership, vision, and compromises that have made us the community we are today.
📍Your leadership style and how to work with other leadership styles.
📍The roles of different local government entities, you may also meet with local leaders including elected officials and staff.
📍Local challenges and accomplishments from education, healthcare, water rights, agriculture, manufacturing, and others.
📍The election process for boards and councils at various levels of government.
📍What opportunities exist to serve our community that might suit your expertise, passions, and interests.

05/27/2026

From Blueprint to Reality: Project Update on Montrose County North Campus Building as of 05/22/2026
📸 Stryker & Co., Inc.

05/27/2026

Apply today at www.montrosecounty.net/jobs

05/26/2026

Please join us in Nucla on June 10th for a Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. The meeting takes place from 6-8:30 p.m. on June 10, 2026 at the Nucla Community Center, 1045 Main Street, Nucla, CO. There will be two public meetings taking place that evening: 1) Adoption of the revised zoning regulations regarding temporary workforce housing, and 2) Review and possible approval of the service plan for the proposed West End Health Service District.

05/25/2026

Montrose County is forever grateful to those who gave everything! We remember today and always.

05/23/2026

Out in the Weeds With Ecological Services - Musk Thistle (A.K.A. Nodding Thistle - Carduus Nutans)
Musk Thistle Characteristics
• Biennial, reproduces by seed
• Plants are 2 to 6 feet tall
• Leaves are dark green, deeply lobed, with spines on edges. Leaf midribs may be whiteish
• Flowers are large, disk shaped, pink to purple, and solitary at the end of branches
• Distinct bracts are pinecone-like and prickly
• Flower heads will droop (or nod) when mature
Negative Impacts
• Unpalatable to livestock and wildlife
• Can dramatically reduce agricultural yields
• Able to spread quickly and crowd out native vegetation
Management Strategies
• Preventing seed production of this biennial species is critical. Rosettes can be easily dug to control small populations. Take care to protect yourself from the sharp spines on the leaves
• The Palisade Insectary has a Request-A-Bug program for a biological control agent for musk thistle. For more information on musk thistle biological control, visit the Musk Thistle Biocontrol Page at https://ag.colorado.gov/conservation/biocontrol/musk-thistle
• For a list of suggested herbicide active ingredients for musk thistle, please refer to the 2025 CSU Herbicide Recommendations at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gj1hzhXz-4Yc_hTkGJTtk0HzfgydKG0I/view
For more information regarding musk thistle and its management, visit the CSU musk thistle fact sheet at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BxKYg66YNE3mfhGla0uB2k4ugVtH0ePd/view