Crowley County Government

10/15/2026

💧 Save the Date: Lower Arkansas Valley Water Summit

Water continues to be one of the most important issues shaping the future of the Lower Arkansas Valley. The 2026 Lower Arkansas Valley Water Summit will be held Wednesday, November 4, from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM at the Gobin Building in Rocky Ford.

The day will include discussion on issues such as buy-and-dry, Colorado River negotiations, water quality, agriculture, and other challenges affecting communities across the Valley.

The event is free for Lower Arkansas Valley attendees and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Registration is required.

🔗 Register at lowerark.com/2026-water-summit

10/12/2026

Crowley County Government offices will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day.

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

09/18/2026

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09/17/2026

💧 2026 Lower Arkansas Valley Water Summit

The Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District will host its 2026 Water Summit on Wednesday, November 4, from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM at the Gobin Building in Rocky Ford.

This year’s theme is “The State of Water: The Future of the Lower Arkansas Valley.” The summit will bring together farmers, local leaders, businesses, and residents for discussion on water issues affecting the region, including buy-and-dry impacts, Colorado River negotiations, water quality, agriculture, and other emerging concerns.

The event is free for Lower Arkansas Valley attendees and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Registration is required.

🔗 Register at lowerark.com/2026-water-summit

09/17/2026

The AVCF Employee Council will host a Trunk or Treat on Monday, October 26, from 4:00–6:00 PM at Conestoga Park.🎃

Community members and businesses are invited to join in the fun by setting up a trunk and helping make the evening a great one for local families.

📍 Conestoga Park | 500 Main St., Ordway

09/15/2026

⚠️ PUBLIC NOTICE — LAKE MEREDITH ⚠️

Residents are advised that water impacted by the recent Arkansas River sewage spill near Pueblo has now made its way to Lake Meredith in Ordway.

Out of an abundance of caution, please avoid direct contact with the water at Lake Meredith at this time, including swimming, wading, fishing or other recreational activities involving water contact. Please also keep pets and livestock from drinking or entering the water.

This notice will be updated as additional information or testing becomes available.

For information regarding the original Arkansas River advisory, visit the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.

09/04/2026

All Crowley County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

09/03/2026

🚨 Public Input Needed!

Crowley County is seeking community feedback for the Southeast Colorado Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Your input will help identify local risks, community priorities, and strategies to better protect our residents, property, and resources.

📋 Take the public survey and make your voice heard!
Survey information and the QR code are included on the flyer below or visit:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DXXV6BN

09/03/2026

⚠️ Public Health Update: Arkansas River Water Advisory⚠️

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), in coordination with local partners, has released updated water quality testing results following the recent release of untreated sewage into the Arkansas River.

Recent testing confirms that E. coli levels remain significantly elevated downstream of the spill site. For context, the state standard for safe swim beach access is 235 CFU per 100 mL.

Thursday, Aug. 27 Sampling:
* Upstream: 64.4 CFU/100 mL (Normal)
* Downstream (Baxter Road): >2,419 CFU/100 mL

Friday, Aug. 28 Sampling:
* Upstream: 28.8 CFU/100 mL (Normal)
* Downstream (Baxter Road): 1,119.9 CFU/100 mL
* Downstream (Nyberg Road): >2,419 CFU/100 mL

🚫 The recreational water advisory remains strictly in effect. People and pets should avoid all contact with the Arkansas River from where Fountain Creek enters the river, continuing through and including John Martin Reservoir. This includes areas near Blende, Avondale, Fowler, Manzanola, Rocky Ford, La Junta, and Las Animas.

This includes a pause on swimming, wading, tubing, kayaking, and fishing.

CDPHE will continue testing this week and will update results as new samples are confirmed.

🔗 View current testing data and safety guidance here:

On Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) was notified of a sewage spill of approximately 4 million gallons of untreated wastewater from the City of Pueblo’s wastewater treatment facility into the Arkansas River.

08/30/2026

🔥 CROWLEY COUNTY FIRE RESTRICTION UPDATE 🔥

Any individual wishing to conduct burn activity must contact the Crowley County Sheriff’s Office prior to burning. Burn activity is subject to approval by the Sheriff’s Office, and a permit may be required.

Please contact the Sheriff’s Office before beginning any burn activity to ensure approval has been granted.

Thank you for continuing to use caution and helping protect our community.