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Welcome to Crowley County!
Crowley County is a peaceful and welcoming place in southeastern Colorado. It is a great location for outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, boating, jet skiing, bird watching, and bicycling. Crowley County is Colorado as it was intended to be.
The county is located on the high plains of southeastern Colorado. The county seat, Ordway, is about 50 miles east of Pueblo, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 96 and Colorado Highway 71.
Crowley County is a small, rural community with a diverse population. Residents include farmers, ranchers, educators, government employees, and people who work in the correctional system. With a mild climate, relaxed way of life, and affordable cost of living, Crowley County is a great place to call home.
Updates & Announcements
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Date: February 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
1. Monthly Department of Human Services (DHS) Meeting
Time: 8:30 a.m.
2. Call to Order
Time: 9:00 a.m.
3. New Business
a. Approval of Special Disbursement dated February 10, 2026
b. Approval of 2026 Officers for the Olney Springs Progressive Center
c. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the 16th Judicial District Attorney and Bent, Crowley, and Otero Counties for Fiscal Year 2026
d. Approval of Crowley County Ambulance Service Policy and Procedure Handbook
e. Approval of Crowley County Ambulance Service Pre-Application and Agreement Form
4. Other Business or Discussion
5. Monthly Prison Meeting
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Commissioner Work Sessions
Commissioner work sessions are held Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Public Participation
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
This agenda is provided for informational purposes. The Board of County Commissioners may take action on any or all items listed.
All times are approximate. If an item is completed earlier than expected, the Commissioners may move to the next item. Public hearings that have been legally published with a specific start time will not begin before the scheduled time.
If you'd like this in large print, digital, or alternative formats, or if you require accommodations to attend, please contact the Crowley County Administration Office at 719-267-5555 at least 48 hours in advance.
Current & Previous Meeting MinutesCommissioner meetings are held at the following location: All scheduled Board of County Commissioners meetings take place in the Commissioners' Meeting Room at this address. Meeting minutes are available online at: Commissioner work sessions are held Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information or to request accommodations, please contact: |
Now Leasing: Smokey Ridge Duplexes
Location: Smokey Ridge Avenue & Grantham Avenue, Ordway, Colorado
Availability & Pricing: Please call for current availability and pricing.
Contact: 719-336-3850
If you require accommodations to access leasing information or need materials in an alternative format, please contact us at 719-267-5555 ext. 3
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Volunteer Opportunity: Groundwater Testing Study
The Colorado Geological Survey is conducting a baseline study on radionuclides and metals in groundwater in the Lower Arkansas River area. This study is part of a multi-year project that has already been completed in areas including the Wet Mountain Valley, San Luis Valley, Gunnison County, and the Uravan Belt.
We are currently looking for volunteer participants—specifically homeowners who use private drinking water wells—to provide a water sample for testing.
Participation Information:
Free of charge (funded by a grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment)
Confidential – personal information will not be shared
Individual lab results will be sent directly to each homeowner
If you use a private well and are interested in participating, your contribution will help support public health and environmental research in our region.
