Montelores Coalition Invites Community to Public Meetings for the Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Plan

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The Montelores Coalition invites residents, business owners, tribal members,  agricultural producers and outdoor enthusiasts to attend upcoming public meetings to share feedback on the Montelores Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Plan. Meetings will be held in Dove Creek, Dolores, Rico, Cortez and Mancos on the following dates at these locations:

  • Dove Creek: Monday, November 17th from 6-7:30 PM at the Public Service Meeting Room (8477 Road 7.7, Dove Creek, CO)
  • Dolores: Tuesday, November 18th from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Community Center (400 Riverside Ave, Dolores, CO)
  • Rico: Tuesday, December 2nd from 6-7:30 PM at the Town Hall (2 N. Commercial, Rico, CO)
  • Cortez: Wednesday, December 3rd from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Chamber of Commerce (20 W Main St, Cortez, CO)
  • Mancos: Thursday, December 4th from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Community Center (130 Grand Ave, Mancos, CO)

The Montelores Coalition is a regional partnership of local governments, tribes, land management agencies, outdoor recreation groups, agriculture and conservation organizations working together to support healthy lands, thriving communities, and sustainable recreation across Montezuma and Dolores Counties.

The Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Plan outlines strategies to balance the region’s growing recreation opportunities with the protection of natural, cultural, and agricultural resources. By aligning local priorities with Colorado’s statewide outdoor recreation goals, the plan aims to guide future planning, partnerships, and projects that benefit both residents and visitors.

“These meetings are an important opportunity for the community to help shape the future of outdoor recreation and conservation in our region,” said Cara Gildar, Executive Director of the Montelores Coalition. “We want to ensure that the plan reflects local values and the unique character of our region’s landscapes.”

The public meetings will include a presentation of the draft plan, interactive discussion stations, and opportunities to provide input on proposed goals and strategies. All community members are encouraged to attend and share their ideas.

For updates, full meeting details, and the latest version of the plan with instructions on how to comment, visit https://montelorescoalition.org/ or follow the Montelores Coalition on Facebook and Instagram @MonteloresCoalition. The comment period is scheduled to end at 11:59PM on Wednesday, December 31st.