Crowley County, Colorado
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
Meeting Agenda
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 8:30 A.M.
Location: 603 Main St. #2, Ordway, CO 81063
1. Convene
2. New Business
- a. Approve April 2025 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Minutes
- b. Approve Department of Human Services (DHS) Disbursements – May 9, 2025
- c. Approve General County Disbursements – May 9, 2025
- d. Approve SECRETAC Disbursements – May 9, 2025
- e. Approve Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Disbursements – May 9, 2025
- f. Approve Professional Services Agreement between Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and Crowley County on behalf of the Southeast Colorado Opioid Response Settlement – Region 19
3. Other Business or Discussion
- Commissioner Work Sessions occur Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Public Notice:
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
This agenda is provided for informational purposes only. Action may be taken on any item listed. All times are approximate. If an item is completed early, the Board may move to the next item. Public hearings with published times will begin no earlier than the specified time.
Accessibility Statement:
If you require accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the Crowley County Commissioner's Office at 719-267-3248 or email vicki@crowleycounty.net 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: |
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.
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.)
CO 71 Widening Project Update
CO 71 Widening Project Update
Location: Between Rocky Ford and Ordway
Date: May 12–May 16
For individuals with disabilities who need information in an alternative format or require accommodations to access project details, please contact the project team or Crowley County Administration at 719-267-5555 ext. 3.
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SE Colorado Region 19 Opioid Settlement Board
SE Colorado Region 19 Opioid Settlement Board
Meeting Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Access details are provided below.
Meeting Agenda:
Call to Order
Guidance for Guests
a. Please enter your full name and agency in the chat box.
b. Remain muted throughout the meeting. This is an observation-only meeting for non-board attendees.
c. Comments or questions may be submitted via the chat feature.Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Public Comment
Individuals who wish to address the board may unmute when called and will be given up to three minutes to speak. Please clearly state your name before speaking.Facilitator Update
Financial Update
Presented by Wendy Buxton-Andrade, Reporting ManagerVoting Items
a. Southern Colorado Harm Reduction Association budget reallocation request (Treatment Services Grant)
b. Health Solutions budget reallocation request (Treatment Services Grant)Discussion Items
a. Criminal justice funding for detention facilities
b. Harm reduction effortsOther Business
Next Meeting
Scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025Adjournment
Zoom Access Information:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7773976888
Meeting ID: 777 397 6888
Accessibility Notice:
If you need accommodations to participate in this meeting, such as an interpreter, real-time captioning, or materials in an alternate format, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance.
Contact:
Crowley County Administration
Phone: 719-267-5555 ext. 3
Email: vicki@crowleycounty.net