County Notices:

The Fremont County DOT will be closing the intersection of 9th & M Streets in Penrose to conduct culvert repairs. The intersection will be closed on Wednesday June 3, 2026 from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please plan accordingly for your commute, and feel free to share this information with anyone who may need it. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while our crews complete the necessary repairs.

On June 15, 2026, Fremont County revised OWTS Regulations will take effect as amended. Any prior regulation will no longer be in effect as of this date. The new regulations can be reviewed on the Building Departments webpage: https://fremontcountyco.gov/building/septic-systems. Contact the Building Department for any questions or concerns. 

Help us strengthen Fremont County’s resilience to natural hazards! We are seeking community input as we begin updating our county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. Please share any feedback that you have.

What hazards should be a focus?

How have disasters impacted you in the past?

Are you prepared for the next hazard event?

This strategic plan will guide mitigation efforts over the next five years, focusing on natural hazards such as wildfire, flooding, drought, and severe winter weather.

Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/FremontHMP 

The Upper Arkansas Cooperative Weed Management Area (UACWMA), in partnership with Fremont Conservation District, is hosting the 2026 UACWMA Invasive Challenge 5K.

This virtual community event is designed to promote outdoor activity while increasing awareness of invasive species impacts and restoration efforts throughout the Upper Arkansas region.

Participants may complete the 5K by walking, running, or hiking at their own pace between May 25 and July 4, 2026.

For more information, visit the Weed Management page at https://fremontcountyco.gov/weed-control/fremont-county-weed-management.