Western Colorado Regional Dispatch Center

06/04/2026

Are you on the West End of Montrose County? Here is a good opportunity to see the mission and purpose of the Posse. Montrose County Sheriff's Posse Montrose County Sheriff's Office

June 11th - West End - Neighborhood Watch Monthly Meeting

What is Neighborhood Watch?
Neighborhood Watch is a partnership between community members and local law enforcement, working together to make our neighborhoods safer, reduce crime, and enhance our overall quality of life.

Join us:
📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 Naturita Library - 107 W. 1st Ave. - Naturita

This month’s meeting will feature "Inside the Sheriff’s Posse: Purpose & Mission."

Everyone is welcome!

You don’t need to be part of an existing Neighborhood Watch group to attend; just bring your interest in keeping the West End of Montrose County safe, informed, and connected.

Come learn, share ideas, and be part of neighbors helping neighbors.

06/04/2026

Don’t miss this Kim’s well deserved retirement in June 9th.

Come help us celebrate Kim’s retirement!

06/03/2026

Beginning June 3- June 4, City of Ouray - Government will be doing some mag chloride work. Check their page for further updates.

Mag Chloride Application Notice:

Mag chloride will be applied to dirt roads within city limits on June 3 & 4 to help reduce dust and improve road conditions.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as Public Works completes this important annual maintenance!

06/03/2026

Look at Ridgway Fire Protection District’s new Type 6 Engine!

Meet the newest addition to the Ridgway Fire Protection District fleet — our new Type 6 Wildland Engine!

Built for both local response and national deployment, this engine will help us protect our community here at home while also answering the call when wildfires impact communities across the country.

We're excited to put this resource to work and continue building a stronger, more capable wildland program for the people we serve.

06/03/2026

Ice cream with a cop! This Thursday, June 4th.
Montrose Police Department

Ice cream with a Cop!
School's out and we're excited to meet community members, including families and kids, at this week's Ice Cream with a Cop event at Enstroms in Montrose. Come and join us 11 am - 1 pm on Thursday June 4th for a yummy treat! Nothing formal, just a chance to meet Police Department team members, grab some ice cream and cool off.

05/30/2026

Staff from the Mountain Village Police Department, Town of Telluride CO - Government, Telluride Marshal's Department and San Miguel County Sheriff - Colorado attended a two-day Active Threat Integrated Response Conference this week hosted by the Montrose Police Department. The conference provided valuable insights and lessons learned from recent active threats, helping our regional agencies better prepare for a potential active threat in our community.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

🚩🔥A Red Flag Warning has been issued for 12pm through 8pm today, Friday, May 22. West winds are forecast for 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
❗️For safety reasons, please avoid burning.

05/20/2026

It's important to prioritize your dog's safety and well-being, especially during hot weather. Please consider leaving your dog at home instead of taking them with you. Even a short period of time—just five minutes—in a car can lead to dangerously high temperatures inside, putting your furry friend at risk of heatstroke or other serious health issues. Keeping them comfortable and safe in a cool environment is the best choice.

Dogs have a unique way of regulating body temperature that differs significantly from humans. Since dogs sweat differently from humans, they must find alternative ways to remove excess body heat, such as panting. Since painting is inefficient, heatstroke is a serious and realistic threat to canines in hot conditions.
There's no question that heat can be extremely dangerous. When the inside of the car reaches 90°F, it becomes too hot and constitutes a violation of Animal Cruelty in the City of Montrose.

Know that windows bring down does not make up for the intensity of the sun. Be aware of hot asphalt as well. Be mindful of hot surfaces, asphalt, and metal, and walk your dog on the cool side of the street or in the grass. Always have a bottle of water ready.

If you see a dog trapped in a hot car, call
Western Colorado Regional Dispatch Center at 970-249-9110!