Montelores Coalition Roundtable Appointed

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The Montelores Coalition is pleased to announce the seating of the Coalition Roundtable. The Roundtable will convene a broad spectrum of voices to identify, create, and formalize local and regional collaborations that respect, reflect, and value the demographic and cultural diversity of our region. The Coalition Roundtable’s main focus is to develop a regional cooperative and sustainable outdoor recreation and conservation strategy. Please welcome the 2024 Coalition Roundtable.

Name Affiliation User Representation
Nicci Crowley LOR Foundation Community/Econ Dev
Chad Wheelus Community Member Education
Alex Krebs Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Hunting and Fishing Users
Taylor Schultz Mancos Conservation District Conservation/Environment Org
David Sussman Telluride Adaptive Sports Adaptive Users
Rica Fulton Dolores River Boating Advocates Rec Boating Users
Gabi Morey Montezuma Inspire Coalition Youth Enrichment
Jim Ostrem Rico Trails Alliance Non-Motorized Rec Users
Peggy Cloy Willowtail Preserve & Ed Center Arts and Culture
Mary Jo Standard Montezuma Leadership Network Community/Econ Dev
Jake Quigley Zuma Bike Ranch Outdoor Rec Industry
Cindy Farney High Camp Hut Hiking, Trail-Running, Quiet Users
Jamie Bradshaw Rancher/Business Owner Agriculture Interests
Robert Cody Folsom Off-Road Enthusiast/Business Owner Motorized Rec Users
Stephanie Gordainier USFS Permit Holder/Cow/calf Operator At-Large
Kelly Weyland CO Wildlife Council & more Wildlife Conservation
Latifia Rodriguez Mesa Verde Backcountry Horsemen Equestrian Users
Executive Committee Roundtable Members
Tom Rice USFS Dolores RD Executive Committee Chair
Joseph Manning BLM Asst. Field Manager Executive Committee VC
Paul Morey Mesa Verde NPS Executive Committee
Beth Cascaddan UMUT Executive Committee
Jamin Grigg CPW Executive Committee
James Dietrich Montezuma County Executive Committee
Steve Garchar Dolores County Executive Committee
Kalin Grigg Town of Dolores Executive Committee
Jason Armstrong Town of Mancos Executive Committee
Helen West City of Cortez Executive Committee
Lanea Donahoo Podunk’s Ranch Executive Committee
Brian Bartlett Mesa Verde Country Executive Committee
Morgan Bennett USFS Dolores RD Executive Committee

Montelores Coalition and Montezuma County Host Community Presentation

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On Wednesday August 21st, The Montelores Coalition and RPI Consulting presented to an audience of stakeholders and community members at KSJD’s Sunflower Theatre in Cortez.

Coalition Coordinator, Michelle Furi, gave stakeholder updates and an overview of the Coalition’s goals and objectives over the next 10 months.

RPI Consulting’s Gabe Preston presented the Montezuma County Outdoor Recreation Use and Economic Impact Study, a year long study conducted across Montezuma County. The study identified Five Priority implementation projects that the community can focus on to increase the economic benefits of outdoor recreation while mitigating the impacts of tourism and outdoor recreation on our natural resources.

Watch RPI’s presentation below:

Watch Montezuma County OREC Use & Impact Study
View Slide Deck

 

Now accepting applications for the Montelores Coalition Roundtable (MCR)

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The Montelores Coalition Roundtable (MCR) shall have the responsibilities to advise the Montelores Coalition Executive Committee on collaborative planning and resources, funding and development, workforce opportunities, operations and maintenance, problem solving present challenges, as well as organizing and coordinating opportunities related to outdoor recreation and conservation in Montezuma and Dolores Counties and surrounding areas. The Roundtable will bring forth topics of discussion submitted by Montelores Coalition stakeholders, community members, and user groups, as approved by the Executive Committee and outlined in the charter.

Individuals interested in serving in a voluntary capacity for the above named roundtable are invited to submit a (MCR) application form which can be found by clicking the button below.

The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, Aug 15th 2024.

For further information please contact the Montelores Coalition Coordinator, Michelle Furi, at 719-225-6490.

Apply Here