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Conejos County Sheriff Crowther has announced that effective immediately mandatory evacuations have been lifted for the following areas: Town of Sanford, Ortiz and San Antonio. Guadalupe remains under evacuation due to continued impacts from flooding. As a reminder all of Conejos County remains on pre-evacuation status. For more information and steps on safely re-entering, visit conejoscounty.colorado.gov or the Conejos County Public Health and Conejos County Sheriff’s Office Facebook pages.

 

Conejos County Sheriff Crowther has announced that effective immediately mandatory evacuations have been lifted for the following areas: Platoro down the Conejos River Canyon to Fox Creek, Mogote, including CAÑON,and the Town of Manassa. Guadalupe, Ortiz and San Antonio remain underevacuation due to continued impacts from flooding. As a reminder all of Conejos County remains on pre-evacuation status with the exception of Guadalupe, Ortiz and San Antonio. For more information and steps on safely re-entering, visit conejoscounty.colorado.gov or the Conejos County Public Health and Conejos County Sheriff’s Office Facebook pages.

 

El Alguacil del Condado de Conejos, Crowther, ha anunciado que a partir de este momento se levantan las evacuaciones obligatorias para las siguientes áreas:

Platoro, a lo largo del Cañón del Río Conejos hasta Fox Creek, Mogote (incluyendo CAÑÓN) y Manassa.

Los siguientes pueblos permanecen bajo evacuacióndebido al impacto de las inundaciones; Guadalupe, Ortiz y San Antonio.

Como recordatorio, todo el Condado de Conejos permanece en estado de pre-evacuación, con la excepción de Guadalupe, Ortiz y San Antonio.

Para obtener más información y conocer los pasos para regresar de manera segura, visite

conejoscounty.colorado.gov o las páginas de Facebook de Salud Pública del Condado de Conejos y de la Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Conejos.

 

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...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...



We are being advised by a dedicated meteorologist about the incoming storm. Their forecast is currently calling for a rain event that could drop as much moisture as the one we experienced last week. The soils are already saturated, which makes them more prone to flooding. We’re making the necessary preparations at a management level, ensuring that the county has all the resources needed to respond. We also ask that you make preparations at home.

For private residences, self-fill sandbags will be available at no cost to Conejos County residents at the County District 1 Shop in Conejos 12989 County Rd. G.6 starting Saturday morning at 8 AM. In Manassa, sand and bags are located behind the Public Works Shop, bring your own shovels to load the bags. Supplies are limited, so we kindly ask that you TAKE ONLY WHAT YOU NEED. Prioritize protecting your homes, and don’t take extra bags to control the flow of water across open land. We want to ensure there is enough to protect all the homes that are at risk.

We suggest that you begin making plans for the possibility of another evacuation, just in case. Decide on where you will go if you have to leave your home, and make a list of what you will need to take. Plan for what you will do with pets and livestock, including how you will transport them. Sign up for Everbridge Emergency Alerts (https://conejoscounty.colorado.gov) so you get notified if you need to take action. Preparing beforehand helps you stay calm and collected when the notice comes for Pre-Evacuation.

A little preparation today can make a big difference when minutes matter.

What to do when the Pre-Evacuation notice comes:
Pack a Go-Bag with important documents, prescription medications, bottled water, food, clothes, chargers, personal hygiene cash and spare keys, identification, baby, and pet necessities. Be prepared to be away from your home for a number of days.

Pre-evacuation means there is a potential threat to your area, and you should be prepared to leave quickly if conditions worsen. It is not an order to evacuate, but residents should take the warning seriously and begin preparing immediately. If you need additional time to evacuate or if you feel unsafe, please don't wait for the Mandatory evacuation order to leave.
 


 

 

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Survivor Portal

The Survivor Portal is a tool for those impacted by disaster to report their property damages and needs resulting from a natural disaster. This information is shared with county and state agencies to aid in damage assessments and to understand the impacts of the disaster. This information may be used to direct resources and will help agencies in learning what unmet needs there may be from the event, which could help determine what assistance programs may be available to you. 

The survey should take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and you can upload photos and descriptions of your damages and needs. 

https://crisistrack.juvare.com/SurvivorPortal/index.html?cid=conejosCO

It’s available in English and Spanish languages, just select your preference at the top right corner.

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Evacuation Zones and Road Closure Map

Conejos County Road and Bridge is hard at work assessing road conditions throughout the county. Roads that are marked closed or barricaded are not safe to traverse, and we request you avoid these areas and let the crews continue their diligent work removing obstacles and rerouting flood waters.

On Friday, October 23rd the Conejos County Board of County Commissioners declared a local disaster emergency in response to the ongoing flooding.

We ask everyone to remain patient, use caution, and avoid flooded roads and areas where emergency personnel are working.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our law enforcement officers, emergency responders, road crews, and county personnel who have been working tirelessly to assess the situation, respond to emergencies, and reach residents who may need assistance.

Please know that crews are on the ground, actively assessing conditions, and working to keep our communities safe.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as our emergency personnel continue responding to this situation.

 

 

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Willow Pit Schedule 2026

 

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THE CONEJOS COUNTY WILLOW PIT WILL OPEN

TO COUNTY RESIDENTS ON: 

 

DATES:           SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026

                        SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026

SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026

 

TIME: 9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM 

 

LOCATION: EAST OF MANASSA ON HWY 142 APPROXIMATELY 4.5 MILES--NORTH SIDE. 

 

WE ACCEPT YARD WASTE - TREE BRANCHES <5”, WILLOWS, LIMBS, LEAVES, SHRUBBERY, AND GRASSES. NO HOUSEHOLD TRASH, TIRES, FURNITURE, CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION DEBRIS, NO LARGE TREE STUMPS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

 

FEE:  NON-PERISHIBLE FOOD ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE ENTRY. (Please no expired food!)

 

REFER QUESTIONS TO: 

LAND USE OFFICE 719-376-2014

DONNIE MARTINEZ 719-580-7761

JARRET GARCIA 719-580-8446

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                                                                             CONEJOS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE                                                             

                                                                                    SHERIFF GARTH CROWTHER

                                                                                    Undersheriff Blake Crowther

                                                                                    14044 County Road G.5

                                                                                   Antonito, Colorado 81120

                                                                                   719-376-2196

 

July 30, 2026

 

Fire Restrictions Lifted in Conejos County

Effective immediately, fire conditions in Conejos County have improved and no longer meet the criteria for fire restrictions. Therefore, all fire restrictions in Conejos County have been lifted.

Please note that fire restrictions in the Rio Grande National Forest remain in effect until 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 31, at which time they are scheduled to be lifted.

Thank you to everyone for your cooperation and patience during this period of elevated fire danger. Your efforts have helped protect our communities and natural resources.

Sheriff Garth Crowther

 

 

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Conejos County Newsletter July 2026

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CONEJOS COUNTY OFFICES OPEN

Conejos County Press Release9/17/24Re-opening of Courthouse OfficesConejos County Courthouse Remains Closed Due To FireHowever County Offices are now open for Business - Please Read!!
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Welcome to Conejos County

 

Welcome to the official Conejos County website! We appreciate your interest in Conejos County, Colorado. We hope that our site is useful in providing visitors and residents with valuable information about ConejosCounty government and the community in which we live. As you navigate around our site you will find useful information for various services and community resources and answers to frequently asked questions. We hope that this information is helpful to you.

 

 

 

Geography of Conejos County

 

Conejos County is located at the southern end of Colorado's beautiful San Luis Valley, the world's largest alpine valley. The county has an area of approximately 825,741 acres or 1,290 square miles (slightly larger than the state of Rhode Island). The eastern portion of the county is characterized by the nearly level valley floor which lies at an average elevation of about 7,700 feet. The stunning San Juan Mountains rise from the western portion of the county to a height of about 13,000 feet. Conejos County is bounded by the Rio Grande (River) to the east and the State of New Mexico to the south. Sixty-six percent of the county is owned by state or federal entities, including the mountainous areas that are part of the Rio Grande National Forest. Small towns and wide open farms and pasturelands characterize the remaining thirty four percent of the land that is privately owned. The county has five municipalities- Manassa, La Jara, Antonito, Sanford and Romeo- Manassa being the largest with a population of just over 1,000 people. As in all agricultural areas of the West, water is the lifeblood of the community. In addition to the Rio Grande, the county is traversed by the Conejos, Alamosa, and San Antonio Rivers and La Jara Creek, as well as hundreds of irrigation ditches that bring water to our fields.

History of Conejos County

 

Conejos County was one of the original 17 counties created by the Colorado legislature on November 1, 1861. Although it was first called Guadalupe County it was renamed Conejos, the Spanish word for "rabbits", one week later. The original boundaries of the county included much of the southwestern corner of Colorado. In 1874, most of the western and northern portion of the county was broken away to form parts of Hinsdale, La Plata and Rio Grande Counties. Conejos County achieved its modern borders in 1885 when its western half was taken to create Archuleta County. Today, County government is based in the community of Conejos.

Because it is the site of some of the earliest settlements in Colorado, rural ConejosCounty contains some important historical sites. The town of Antonito is home to the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, a narrow gauge steam engine railroad constructed in 1880 which makes the daily trek from Antonito to Chama, New Mexico during the summer and fall. Just north east of the town of Sanford is Pikes Stockade, the site where Zebulon Pike raised the American flag in 1807 over what was then Spanish Territory. The stockade was reconstructed using Pike's journal and is maintained by the Colorado Historic Society. Conejos, the County seat, is also home to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Parish, the oldest parish church in Colorado. The community of Manassa hosts Pioneer Days each July. The event celebrates the arrival of Mormon pioneers and is one of the largest events in the San Luis Valley. The Jack Dempsey Museum, also located in Manassa, honors the "Manassa Mauler" who held the world heavyweight boxing title from 1919 to 1926.

 

 

Calendar of Events

Department Updates

Updates

For the most current property tax updates, visit our Conejos County Treasurer Page

CONEJOS COUNTY – The Conejos County Board of Commissioners is soliciting individuals to sit on the board of directors for the Morgan Drain District.   Individual interested in serving must own land within the district.  Those interested in serving on this board, please submit a letter of interest through email to tressesa@co.conejos.co.us or contact Tressesa Martinez, County Administrator at (719) 376-5772 Ext – 1

 

Effective April 30, 2024

Notice to all Builders, Contractors and Landowners

We will receive and process building permits as they are received.  Due to staffing issues, the plan review and approval process may be delayed up to 30 days.  We will issue a building permit as quickly as possible.  We will communicate time frames the best we can.  Remember that building without an approved permit is a violation.
 
 

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CONEJOS COUNTY – road and bridge as well as other departments are selling surplus inventory on the internet.  If you are interested, please visit www.publicsurplus.com