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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
CROWLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
Date: January 9, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.
1. Call to Order
2. New Business
A. Approve December 2025 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Minutes
B. Approve Department of Human Services (DHS) Disbursements – January 9, 2026
C. Approve County Disbursements – January 9, 2026
D. Approve SECRETAC Disbursements – January 9, 2026
E. Approve Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Disbursements – January 9, 2026
F. Approve Administrative Backdated Payments – January 9, 2026
G. Approve Annual Appointments Resolution for Calendar Year 2026
H. Approve Authorized Signers on Accounts and Online Banking Access for 2026
I. Approve Resolution to Appoint a County Budget Officer for Calendar Year 2026
J. Approve Resolution Approving Deputy Coroners for Calendar Year 2026
K. Approve 2026 County Veterans Service Officer Appointment Verification
L. Approve Resolution Approving 2026 Lease Commitments
M. Approve Agreement for Services Between Crowley County and Rose F. Pugliese, LLC
N. Approve Moratorium on New Land Use Concerning Solar Farms, Transmission Lines, or Wind Turbines
O. Discussion: Estimates from 719 Security, LLC for Security Equipment
3. Other Business or Discussion
Commissioner Work Sessions:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Public Participation:
The public is welcome to attend.
Additional Information
This agenda is provided for informational purposes only. The Board may take action on any item listed.
All times are approximate. If an item is completed earlier than scheduled, the Board may move to the next item. Items that require a public hearing with a published notice and specific 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.
SE Colorado Region 19 Opioid Settlement Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Meeting Date: January 12, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting via Zoom (see access information below)
1. Call to Order
2. Guidance for Guests
Please enter your name and agency in the Zoom chat.
Please remain muted and observe only.
Comments may be entered into the chat as directed.
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
5. Public Comment
Members of the public wishing to address the Board must state their name. Each speaker will be allotted three (3) minutes.
6. Facilitator Update
Regional Opioid Abatement Learning Forum meeting update
7. Reporting Manager Update
8. Voting Item
Catholic Health Initiatives budget transfer request
9. Presentations
Letters of Support for COAC Round 4 Infrastructure Funding
10. Voting Item
Submit Letter of Support for Las Animas–Huerfano Counties for COAC Round 4 Infrastructure Funding and authorize Meagan Hillman, Chair, to sign
11. Voting Item
Submit Letter of Support for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for COAC Round 4 Infrastructure Funding and authorize Meagan Hillman, Chair, to sign
12. Voting Item
Submit Letter of Acknowledgment for Region 4 Opioid Abatement Council for COAC Round 4 Infrastructure Funding and authorize Meagan Hillman, Chair, to sign
13. Voting Item
Submit Letter of Acknowledgment for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood for COAC Round 4 Infrastructure Funding and authorize Meagan Hillman, Chair, to sign
14. Voting Item
Submit Letter of Acknowledgment for the Office of the District Attorney for Colorado’s Third Judicial District for COAC Round 4 Infrastructure Funding and authorize Meagan Hillman, Chair, to sign
15. Voting Item
Submit Letter of Acknowledgment for the University of Colorado Anschutz for COAC Round 4 Infrastructure Funding and authorize Meagan Hillman, Chair, to sign
16. Executive Session
Motion to enter Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators related to fourth-year funding percentages, including allocation of interest and administrative fees.
Note: The recorder will remain on.
17. Return to Open Meeting
18. Discussion Item
Fourth-year funding percentages, including allocation of interest and administrative fees
19. Voting Item
Approval of fourth-year funding percentages, including allocation of interest and administrative fees
20. Other Business
21. Next Meeting
February 9, 2026
22. Adjournment
Zoom Access Information
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Meeting ID: 777 397 6888
Accessibility Statement
This meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact the meeting organizer at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.