Montezuma County Commissioners

The Montezuma County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday not to have the county sponsor and seek a grant for a summer lunch program for local children.

The Montezuma County commissioners voiced reluctance Monday to giving the go-ahead to the county’s sponsoring a summer lunch program for local children.

The finances of Southwest Health System in Montezuma County have been on something of a roller-coaster ride.

Republican candidate for Montezuma County Commissioner Rodney Cox discusses fiscal priorities, taxes, and growth as he runs for Montezuma County commissioner after petitioning onto the ballot.

A Cortez man charged with murder in the brutal death of a 40-year-old man in Veterans Park last summer may face a second murder charge. And a hearing on the lawsuit between Leaf Properties and the Montezuma County commissioners has been set for May 21 at 2 p.m. in District Court.

Rebecca Busic, a candidate for Montezuma County commissioner, discusses housing, childcare, economic development, and county budget challenges in an interview with KSJD.

A lawsuit over whether a Dollar General store should be built just off of Highway 145 is moving forward.

The Montezuma County commissioners have changed the way in which a proposed sales tax would be divided between the sheriff’s office and the Road and Bridge Department.

The Montezuma County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with a ballot measure that would remove term limits for three county offices. They also agreed to plan for a clean-up weekend this spring during which landfill fees will be waived for county residents.

Republican candidate Gerald Whited shares his background, policy priorities, and vision for Montezuma County in an interview with KSJD News. He discusses public safety, revenue stability, infrastructure, and community engagement.