Crowley County Government

09/04/2026

All Crowley County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

09/03/2026

🚨 Public Input Needed!

Crowley County is seeking community feedback for the Southeast Colorado Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Your input will help identify local risks, community priorities, and strategies to better protect our residents, property, and resources.

📋 Take the public survey and make your voice heard!
Survey information and the QR code are included on the flyer below or visit:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DXXV6BN

09/03/2026

⚠️ Public Health Update: Arkansas River Water Advisory⚠️

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), in coordination with local partners, has released updated water quality testing results following the recent release of untreated sewage into the Arkansas River.

Recent testing confirms that E. coli levels remain significantly elevated downstream of the spill site. For context, the state standard for safe swim beach access is 235 CFU per 100 mL.

Thursday, Aug. 27 Sampling:
* Upstream: 64.4 CFU/100 mL (Normal)
* Downstream (Baxter Road): >2,419 CFU/100 mL

Friday, Aug. 28 Sampling:
* Upstream: 28.8 CFU/100 mL (Normal)
* Downstream (Baxter Road): 1,119.9 CFU/100 mL
* Downstream (Nyberg Road): >2,419 CFU/100 mL

🚫 The recreational water advisory remains strictly in effect. People and pets should avoid all contact with the Arkansas River from where Fountain Creek enters the river, continuing through and including John Martin Reservoir. This includes areas near Blende, Avondale, Fowler, Manzanola, Rocky Ford, La Junta, and Las Animas.

This includes a pause on swimming, wading, tubing, kayaking, and fishing.

CDPHE will continue testing this week and will update results as new samples are confirmed.

🔗 View current testing data and safety guidance here:

On Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) was notified of a sewage spill of approximately 4 million gallons of untreated wastewater from the City of Pueblo’s wastewater treatment facility into the Arkansas River.

08/30/2026

🔥 CROWLEY COUNTY FIRE RESTRICTION UPDATE 🔥

Any individual wishing to conduct burn activity must contact the Crowley County Sheriff’s Office prior to burning. Burn activity is subject to approval by the Sheriff’s Office, and a permit may be required.

Please contact the Sheriff’s Office before beginning any burn activity to ensure approval has been granted.

Thank you for continuing to use caution and helping protect our community.

07/25/2026

🔥 Sharing this one again because—what do you mean our volunteer firefighters put their heart, soul, and time into cooking for our entire community?! 🔥

Come hungry and support the incredible volunteers who show up for our communities all year long.

🚨 PRICE UPDATE: $10 per plate

The meal will be served tomorrow at Conestoga Park following the Crowley County Days parade.

All proceeds go directly to our local volunteer fire departments—and every dollar raised from this yearly meal has supported them for the past three years. 🔥

Let’s show up, eat well, and support the volunteers who always show up for us! 🚒❤️

07/24/2026

🔥 TONIGHT at the Foxley Fairgrounds! 🔥

Crowley County Days Ranch Rodeo is bringing a full evening of western action to Ordway, and the Shockwave Trick Riders will also be performing! You won’t want to miss them in action!

🐑 5:00 PM – Kids’ Events
💰 6:00 PM – Calcutta
🤠 7:00 PM – Ranch Rodeo

Kids’ events include mutton busting, chicken scramble, and bunny catching, followed by the five-man team ranch rodeo!

📍 Foxley Fairgrounds | Ordway, Colorado
🎟️ $2 per person at the gate or $10 per carload

Grab the family and come enjoy an exciting night at the rodeo! 🐎✨

07/07/2026

07/07/2026

🚧 NOW HIRING: Road & Bridge Crew Member 🚧

Crowley County is looking for a motivated individual to join our Road & Bridge Department!

If you're dependable, enjoy working outdoors, and want to help maintain the roads and infrastructure that serve our community, we'd love to hear from you.

📄 The full job description and employment application are available at crowleycounty.net under Employment Opportunities.

Join our team and make a difference in Crowley County!