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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)
Updates & Announcements
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Agenda
Date: Monday, August 11, 2025
Time: 8:30 A.M.
Location: 603 Main St., Ordway, CO
1. Call to Order
2. New Business
a. Approve changes to online banking access and cash management capabilities
b. Approve July 2025 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting minutes
c. Approve Department of Human Services (DHS) disbursements for August 11, 2025
d. Approve disbursements for August 11, 2025
e. Approve SECRETAC disbursements for August 11, 2025
f. Approve Office of Emergency Management (OEM) disbursements for August 11, 2025
g. Approve professional service agreement between Crowley County and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
3. Other Business or Discussion
Commissioner Work Sessions
Work sessions occur Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Public Participation
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend all open meetings.
Accessibility Notice
If you need assistance to participate in this meeting, including language interpretation or accommodations for a disability, please contact [Insert ADA Coordinator or Office Name] at [Insert phone number and/or email] at least 48 hours in advance.
General Notes:
This agenda is for informational purposes only.
Action may be taken on any or all agenda items.
All times are approximate.
If an item concludes early, the Board may move to the next item.
Public hearings with published notice of a specific time will not begin before the stated 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: |
Surplus Item for Bid: Industrial Stainless Steel 3-Compartment Sink
Crowley County Government is now accepting sealed bids for a surplus industrial stainless steel 3-compartment sink in like-new condition.
🗓️ Bid Deadline:
All sealed bids must be received by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
đź“Ť Bid Drop-Off Location:
Crowley County Commissioners' Office
603 Main Street
Ordway, CO 81063
🔍 Interested in Viewing the Item?
To schedule a time to view the sink, please contact Vicki Powell at 719-267-5555 ext. 3, or images can be found here.
South Swink Water Authority
Notice of Monthly Meeting
Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Location: 24980 County Road Z, La Junta, CO 81050
AGENDA
Call to Order and Acknowledge Posting of Meeting Notice
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes from the June 30, 2025 meeting (copies were emailed to Board members in advance).
Public Comment
Public input is welcome for items not on the agenda.
Please limit comments to 3 minutes.
Disruptive behavior is prohibited under Section 18-9-108, C.R.S.
Financial Accounts (Action Item)
Discuss and decide on opening a Certificate of Deposit (CD) and a Money Market Account.
Determine dollar amounts and approve signatories: Scott Larsen, Marvin Schlegel, and Norman Noe.
Reports and Updates
Receive reports from officers, committees, and professional consultants.
Discuss Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) and the SSWA delivery line.
Unfinished Business (Action Item)
Discuss and approve payment to Broce Drilling for Well #4.
New Business and Special Reports
Water system report by Norman Noe.
Updates on Wells #1 and #4.
Executive Session (If Needed)
Topic and statutory basis for the executive session will be announced, if applicable.
Financial Review (Action Item)
Review and approve the July 31 Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Statements.
Adjournment
Posted By:
South Swink Water Authority
/s/ Norman Noe, Secretary
Accessibility Notice:
If you require accommodations to attend this meeting or need materials in an alternative format (e.g., large print or digital), please contact the South Swink Water Authority at least 48 hours in advance.
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.)
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.
