What is the purpose of the public comment period?

The comment period is to gather public input on the use of Title III funds.

How long is the public comment period?

The public comment period lasts 45 days, from April 27 to June 11, 2026.

Where can I send my comments?

Comments can be mailed or hand-delivered to Montezuma County at the specified address.

What will the funds be used for?

The funds are proposed for purchasing protective equipment for the Sheriff's Office.

Montezuma County invites public comments on Title III fund usage until June 11, 2026.

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Deadline · comment period end date

June 11, 2026

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Published: May 6, 2026 · today
Category: Public Hearing
City: Cortez
Address: 109 W Main St Room 280, Cortez, CO

What to do next

1
Submit Your Comments
Send your written comments to Montezuma County by June 11, 2026.
2
Visit the USDA Website
For more information on Title III funds, check the USDA Forest Service webpage.
3
Attend Public Meetings
Stay informed by attending any public meetings regarding the fund usage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the public comment period?: The comment period is to gather public input on the use of Title III funds.
How long is the public comment period?: The public comment period lasts 45 days, from April 27 to June 11, 2026.
Where can I send my comments?: Comments can be mailed or hand-delivered to Montezuma County at the specified address.
What will the funds be used for?: The funds are proposed for purchasing protective equipment for the Sheriff's Office.

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Full Notice Text

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Title III – Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000
Notice is hereby given that Montezuma County has opened a forty-five (45) day period, effective April 27, 2026, to accept written comments from the public on the application of payments received by the County pursuant to Title III of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, as reauthorized (the “SRS Act”).
Comment Period: Written comments will be accepted immediately through June 11, 2026, and can be mailed or hand-delivered to: Montezuma County 109 W Main St Room 280 Cortez, CO 81321
Comment Purpose: Montezuma County is eligible to receive $47,310.63 in revenues distributed in 2026 under Title III of the SRS Act for certain statutorily defined purposes specified in Title III. These purposes include (1) activities under the Firewise Communities program; (2) reimbursement of costs for search and rescue and other emergency services on federal land within Montezuma County; (3) development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan; (4) Expenses of non-disposable personal protective equipment and electronic aids such as GPS devices in anticipation of responding to emergencies.
Proposed Use: The County proposes to use the allocated funds to purchase personal protective equipment for the Montezuma County Sheriff's Office in the form of rifle-rated ballistic vests and carriers, as Montezuma County Sheriff's Deputies respond to incidents on federal lands within Montezuma County.  Montezuma County intends to apply the Title III funds to these expenditures, and it is this application on which public comment is invited.
Additional Information: Information regarding Title III funds is available from the US Department of Agriculture's Forest Service webpage discussing County Funds under the SRS Act.
Published in The Journal April 29 and May 6, 2026