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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.

(A wide view of rural irrigation in Crowley County, Colorado)
Current Meeting Agenda and Minutes – Board of County Commissioners

CROWLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
June 23, 2025 – 8:30 A.M.
1. Call to Order
2. New Business
a. CTSI – Marylin Wagner – Five-Year Loss Analysis (via phone)
b. Approve Special DA/DOC Disbursement – June 17, 2025
3. Other Business or Discussion
a. FirstNet Service – First Responder Personal Accounts
4. Monthly Prison Meeting – 9:30 A.M.
Commissioner Work Sessions are held Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Please contact Crowley County Administration at 719-267-5555 ext. 3 at least 48 hours in advance if you require accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting.
Notice:
This agenda is provided for informational purposes only. Action may be taken on any or all items listed. All times are approximate. If a listed item concludes earlier than expected, the Board may proceed to the next item.
Public hearings with a published start time will not begin earlier than the posted time.
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: |

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Crowley County Employment Opportunities
Applications for Employment
Below are accessible links to employment applications for various departments in Crowley County. If you need assistance completing any application or require accommodations, please contact Crowley County Administration at 719-267-5555 ext. 3.
- OTERO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM ASSISTANT
- Road and Bridge Crew Job Description
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Crowley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by law.
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

(Image of Smokey Ridge Duplexes located in Ordway, CO.)
Colorado Highway 71 (CO 71) Widening Project
Traffic Impacts – CO Highway 71
Dates: Monday, June 23, through Friday, June 27, 2025
Location:
Colorado Highway 71 from Mile Point (MP) 20 to MP 20.75, in Crowley and Otero Counties.
What to Expect:
A northbound, alternating one-lane closure will be in place for seeding work.
Drivers may experience delays of up to 15 minutes.
The speed limit may be reduced to 40 mph in the work zone.
Project Information:
This project will take place on CO Highway 71 between Rocky Ford and Ordway, from MP 18.75 to MP 20.75. Work includes:
Building a northbound passing lane
Correcting the centerline cross slope
Overlaying the full width of the road
Installing new fencing, signs, delineators, and pavement markings
Construction will occur in both northbound and southbound lanes over a two-mile stretch. The project will improve roadway safety by creating a new passing zone, correcting road slope for better drainage, and updating all pavement markings.

Project Schedule
Daytime construction work will take place:
Monday through Friday
From 30 minutes after sunrise (approximately 6:00 a.m.) to 30 minutes before sunset (approximately 7:30 p.m.)
Some Saturday work may also occur.
The project is expected to continue through the end of July 2025.
Stay Connected
Stay informed about the CO 71 Widening Project between Rocky Ford and Ordway through the following resources:
Project Website:
Visit the CO 71 Widening Project page on the Colorado Department of Transportation website.Project Information Hotline:
Call 719-316-9200 for updates or to ask questions.Project Email:
Send inquiries to co71widening@gmail.comCurrent Road Conditions:
Visit COtrip.orgCOtrip Planner Mobile App:
Download the COtrip app from bit.ly/COtripapp for navigation assistance and real-time updates.Travel Alerts:
Sign up for travel notifications at bit.ly/COnewsalertsLane Closure Information:
For scheduled lane closures, visit bit.ly/laneclosures
If you require this information in an alternative format such as large print, Braille, audio, or another language, please contact CDOT at cdot_accessibility@state.co.us or call 303-757-9986.
Request for Qualifications – Crowley County Community Comprehensive Plan
Request for Qualifications – Crowley County Community Comprehensive Plan
RFQ Issued: May 30, 2025
Proposals Due: June 27, 2025, by 2:00 p.m.
Introduction
Crowley County is soliciting qualifications from planning consultant teams to develop the Crowley County Community Plan. The County has received Department of Local Affairs Energy Impact Assistance funding to support a countywide comprehensive plan, including subarea plans for the municipalities of Crowley, Olney Springs, Ordway, and Sugar City.
The selected firm will prepare a comprehensive plan with the support of the five local governments pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) 30-28-106(3)(a.3) and C.R.S. 31-23-206(1.3)(c).
On June 24, 2024, the Crowley County Board of County Commissioners authorized the formation of a steering committee, led by the Crowley County Chamber of Commerce, to explore and complete the County-wide Comprehensive Plan. The County’s rural nature, with approximately 5,500 residents, allows for a collaborative and engaging planning process.
The steering committee has secured support from the four municipalities to conduct this planning effort with public involvement and community visioning throughout 2025 and 2026. The Plan will guide local government priorities for the next ten years, focusing on growth, economic development, housing, youth engagement, downtown revitalization, and other essential services.
Funding from the Colorado Housing Finance Authority and the Colorado Health Foundation will support affordable housing strategies, small business development, and inclusive public engagement processes such as “Community Heart & Soul.” All proposals should emphasize public participation from all community segments.
Scope of Work
The consultant will develop a Crowley County Comprehensive Plan that includes all four municipalities: Crowley, Olney Springs, Ordway, and Sugar City. The Plan will address:
- Land use planning
- Growth and development patterns
- Resource allocation strategies
- Transportation planning
- Parks and open space usage
- Water and utility infrastructure planning
- Public facility needs
- Downtown revitalization
- Youth engagement and educational facilities
- Tourism, energy, and aging services
The Plan will:
- Assess housing needs and propose solutions for affordability
- Address hazards and vulnerabilities with resilience strategies
- Include a water component compliant with state planning guidelines
- Comply with SB24-174 for master planning
- Recommend land use code updates
- Develop subarea plans for each municipality
- Provide three-mile boundary maps per C.R.S. 31-12-105(e)(I)
- Review existing development agreements
Public engagement, including youth outreach, is a key requirement. The consultant will work with the steering committee to develop a public engagement strategy and conduct meetings across municipalities.
Plan Priorities
The Plan will address the following priority areas:
- Land use
- Transportation and road infrastructure
- Health care
- Water, wastewater, and utility facility planning
- Housing
- Downtown revitalization, historic preservation, and Main Street development
- Public service and public safety
- Public fiscal planning
- Air quality
- Educational facilities and youth engagement
- Energy production and local distribution
- Economic development and industrial park redevelopment
- Small business development
- Broadband
- Power and gas infrastructure
- Recreation, park planning, open space, and tourism
- Veteran services
- Hazard mitigation
Water Supply
Respondents must include a water specialist as part of the team. The Plan will address water infrastructure needs to ensure long-term water security, especially given the County’s history of water sales to Front Range communities. The consultant must develop a water supply plan consistent with the Colorado Water Plan and DOLA requirements. A separate water steering committee may be appointed to assist with this task.
Subarea Plans
The consultant must provide subarea plans for Crowley, Ordway, Olney Springs, and Sugar City. Each municipality must host at least one public meeting in collaboration with the consultant team and the Board of Trustees.
Submission Requirements
Responses must be submitted electronically in PDF format no later than 2:00 p.m. on June 27, 2025, to:
Roy Elliot, Board of County Commissioner Chair
Email: roy@crowleycounty.net
Questions may be directed to Michael Yerman at (719) 221-5380 or via email at michael@myruralplanner.com by June 20, 2025.
RFQ responses should include the following:
1. Cover Letter
- Introduction and background of the firm and team
- Experience in planning, water, housing, land use, transportation, and public finance
- Familiarity with Crowley County and similar rural communities
- Examples of recent comprehensive plans and solutions implemented
- Relevant project experience
- Explanation of why the firm should be selected
2. Understanding and Approach
- Public engagement methods and experience
- Water supply planning approach
- Experience with rural land use and downtown redevelopment
- Understanding of affordable housing markets and funding
- Familiarity with utility and infrastructure planning
- Experience with municipal subarea planning
- Capacity to work with renewable energy and utility-scale projects
- Detailed scope of work with tasks and assumptions
3. Project Schedule and Timeline
- Detailed project schedule with milestones
- Preferred completion by August 31, 2026
4. Project Team
- Organizational chart
- Roles and qualifications of team members
- Team experience with similar projects and community engagement
- Youth involvement and municipal coordination
- Housing, tourism, and recreation planning experience
- Availability and location of team members
- Two references for similar projects
5. Budget
- Not-to-exceed budget of $300,000
- Itemized costs including planning, professional fees, water planning, public meetings, and travel expenses
Evaluation Criteria and Review Process
The Steering Committee will review and recommend finalists to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Finalist teams may be asked to present to the BOCC in a special session. The BOCC will make the final selection and enter into a professional services agreement with the selected consultant.
Evaluation criteria include:
- Qualifications of the project team
- Proposed scope and process
- Experience with rural projects
- Engagement with municipalities, youth, and businesses
- Overall strength of the proposal
- Project schedule
- Budget
- References
RFQ Timeline
- May 30, 2025 – RFQ issued
- June 27, 2025 – Proposals due by 2:00 p.m.
- July 7–11, 2025 – Finalist selection and review
- TBD – Final interviews and contract approval
General Conditions
Crowley County reserves the right to:
- Modify or cancel the process or schedule
- Waive minor irregularities
- Reject any or all proposals
- Request clarification or additional information
- Evaluate information independently
- Amend the RFQ or scope
- Issue a future RFQ if needed
All responders agree to hold harmless Crowley County, its officers, and employees from all claims related to this RFQ process.
All materials submitted will become public record unless identified otherwise. All costs related to submission are the sole responsibility of the respondent.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. We look forward to your submission.

Southeast Colorado Region 19 Opioid Settlement Board
Public Meeting Notice
Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual meeting via Zoom (access details provided below)
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Call to Order
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Facilitator Update
Discussion Item: Criminal justice funding for detention facilities
Voting Item: Criminal Justice Request for Proposals (RFP)
Discussion Item: Harm Reduction
Voting Item: Harm Reduction RFP
Voting Item: Health Solutions five-month extension on Treatment Funds
Voting Item: Colorado Health Network extension request
Other Business
Next Meeting: To be determined
Adjournment
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