Montezuma County Commissioners

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.

The Montezuma County commissioners are considering letting voters decide whether to extend term limits on certain county offices.

Republican candidate Diane Fox-Spratlen discusses public safety, county finances, transparency, and local control in KSJD’s ongoing interview series with candidates for Montezuma County Commissioner.

Republican candidate Shane Prentice discusses his background, views on public safety, county finances, transparency in government, growth, and local control in KSJD’s Montezuma County Commissioner interview series.

The issue of whether a Dollar General store can be built on a 3.78-acre parcel just off of Highway 145 between Cortez and Dolores remains in legal limbo.

The Montezuma County commissioners are mulling the idea of putting a sales tax on the ballot this year.

Community organizer Rebecca Busic has entered the Montezuma County commissioner race, adding a Democratic candidate to a field previously made up of Republicans.

Rain in November and snow this month have improved the precipitation situation in Montezuma County. And Montezuma County Commissioner Jim Candelaria has been named as the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the nonprofit group Colorado Counties, Inc.

Because of concerns about a highly contagious and dangerous horse disease, the Montezuma County Fairgrounds remains closed to open riding and equine activities.