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The Montelores Coalition is built on principles of collaboration, stewardship, and respect, bringing together Montezuma and Dolores counties and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe to balance outdoor recreation with conservation and community needs.

Our Mission

Balancing sustainable outdoor recreation and conservation of natural, agricultural, and cultural resources to serve the unique needs of Colorado’s Southwest Corner.

Our Vision

Ensure a future where outdoor recreation in the Montelores region is balanced with thriving community, wildlife, natural, agricultural, and cultural resources.

Our Values & What We Stand For

Stewardship: Caring for lands and resources for current and future generations.
Accessibility: Ensuring opportunities and accessibility for all community members and visitors.
Respect: Treating people, lands, and wildlife with care.

Collaboration: Working together to build a shared regional vision.
Community: Fostering belonging, support, and cooperation.
Transparency: Building trust through open communication.

  • July 2023

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Capacity Award

    The Town of Dolores, with support from Montezuma and Dolores counties, is awarded a capacity grant to fund the forming of a regional partnership

  • Dec., 2023

    Fund Manager Established

    Onward! A Legacy Foundation becomes the fiscal fund manager and umbrella 501C3 for the Coalition

    Dec., 2023

  • Jan. 2024

    Coordinator Hired

    Coordinator establishes project plan with budget, advisory board, stakeholder list, governing documents, and brand profile

  • Jan. 2024

    Advisory Board Established

    Advisory Board meets bi-weekly to develop governing documents and strategic plan. Advisory Board will roll into Executive Committee for Coalition Roundtable

    Jan. 2024

  • Feb. 2024

    Stakeholder Welcome Meeting

    The Montelores Coalition holds a stakeholder welcome event in partnership with Pueblo Community College and with presenters from CPW and Envision Chaffee County

  • April 2024

    Community Survey Published

    A community survey, developed by the Advisory Board, is published and distributed across the region and directly to stakeholders

    April 2024

  • May 2024

    Montelores Coalition Charter Adopted

    The Advisory Board and Coordinator work to develop, refine and adopt a governing document for the Coalition Members, Executive Committee, and Coalition Roundtable

  • June 2024

    Second CPW Grant Awarded

    The Montelores Coalition receives an additional Colorado Parks and Wildlife capacity grant to continue regional planning, support coordination needs, and advance partnership development.

    June 2024

  • June - Aug. 2024

    Stakeholder Events

    Multiple stakeholder engagement events including: Montezuma County OREC, CNHP/CPW Tools, and Colorado Outdoors Strategy Presentations

  • July 2024

    Coalition Roundtable Seated

    A Coalition Roundtable is seated by application process, with terms, by the Executive Committee and holds its first meeting with elections

    July 2024

  • August 2024

    Community Outreach Planning Begins

    A Research and Facilitating Consultant begins the data gathering and outreach process to formulate a regional outdoor recreation and conservation plan

  • Jan. - Aug. 2025

    Roundtable Meetings to Develop the Plan

    The Coalition Roundtable meets regularly to review data, discuss priorities, and refine goals and strategies that form the foundation of the regional Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Plan.

    Jan. - Aug. 2025

  • November 2025

    Draft Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Plan Released

    The Coalition publishes the draft plan for public review, marking a major milestone in the region’s collaborative planning process and setting the stage for community feedback.

  • Nov. – Dec. 2025

    Public Meetings Across the Region

    The Coalition hosts a series of public meetings in communities throughout Montezuma and Dolores Counties to share the draft plan, answer questions, and gather input that will help shape the final version.

    Nov. – Dec. 2025

Our Charter

The Montelores Coalition Charter outlines our purpose, governance, guiding principles, and collaborative ground rules. It is the foundation that ensures we work effectively and transparently for the benefit of our region.

Montezuma Coalition Charter

If your organization, agency, or group wants to get involved in shaping the future of recreation and conservation in Montezuma and Dolores counties, get involved today!

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