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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
CROWLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
Time: 9:00 A.M. (Meeting Convenes)
Location: 603 Main St. Ordway, CO
1. Monthly DHS Meeting
Time: 8:30 A.M.
2. Call to Order / Convene Meeting
Time: 9:00 A.M.
3. New Business
a. Approve Treasurerβs Semi-Annual Report as of June 30, 2025
b. Approve June 2025 Salary Publication
c. Approve Publication of the Notice of Supplemental Budgets
d. Approve Intergovernmental Agreement Between the State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing and Crowley County Department of Human Services
e. Discuss Statement of Qualifications from Kimley-Horn for the Community Comprehensive Plan
4. Other Business or Discussion Items
Commissioner Work Sessions:
Held Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. β 4:00 P.M.
The public is welcome to attend.
Notice to the Public:
This agenda is for informational purposes only. The Board of Commissioners may take action on any item listed. All times are approximate. If an item is completed earlier than scheduled, the Board may proceed to the next item.
Public hearings with a published, specific time will not begin before the stated 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: |
Notice of Cancellation
The SECOR Meeting scheduled for July 21, 2025, has been canceled.
Crowley County Days CPRA Rodeo Information
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Gate Entry: $5 per person
Location: Foxley Fairgrounds (Lane 17 & Rd. H, Ordway)
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Bareback Riding
Steer Wrestling Breakaway Roping
Tie Down Roping
Saddle Bronc
Mixed Team Roping
Open Team Roping
Barrel Racing
Bull Riding
Bring the whole family, dust off your boots, and help us pack the stands for a night of true rodeo tradition and high-energy fun!
https://bit.ly/3TFJWovCrowley County Days List of Events
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 participantsβspecifically homeowners who use private drinking water wellsβto 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 β 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.
