County Manager Reports

Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:

Fremont County Department of Transportation

• Operator I, II, III-Closes 4-232026

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office

• Detention Deputy- Closes 4/23/2026

For more information about employment opportunities with Fremont County, please visit our county website at Fremontcountyco.gov or call our HR department at 719.276.7409.

FREMONT COUNTY CLEAN-UP

Just a reminder that the Fremont County government is once again sponsoring the annual Fremont County Clean-Up Campaign. Fremont County will offer a limited number of trash vouchers for free disposal of household trash, furniture, construction debris, brush, logs, leaves, and yard waste, available on a first-come, first-served basis to Fremont County residents from March 16th through April 30th.

Trash vouchers are good for free disposal of 500 pounds at Twin Enviro Services/Apex Waste Solutions “Phantom Landfill” at 2500 Fremont County Road 67 (north of the airport), Penrose, 719-372-6671.

Amounts of trash in excess of 500 pounds will be charged extra ($60/ton) on-site. Mattresses and box springs will also be charged extra at the gate. Hours of operation for the landfill are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. 

Fremont County residents may pick up a voucher from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, at the Fremont County Department of Public Health and Environment, 201 N 6th St, Cañon City. 

Proof of residency is required when obtaining a voucher. Only one voucher will be issued per household. All loads must be covered, and no commercial haulers or contractors qualify for these vouchers. As always, no tires, dead animals, or hazardous waste will be accepted at any site. All landfill rules apply. No extensions will be provided due to the landfill closing for high winds. Calling ahead is recommended, 719-372-6671.

This information is posted on the front page of our Fremont County Website@fremontcountyco.gov

Update on the 24 Fire

The Fremont County Emergency Operation Center (EOC) remains open. Residents were allowed to come home starting yesterday afternoon at 2 pm, but still are considered to be in a Pre-Evacuation status until we get an update. Repopulation went smooth into the evening last night. We will continue to monitor and support local needs and the fire command's needs or resource requests. Hotline calls continue to come in and messages left are being followed up with. Highway 115 is still closed with daily reevaluations. 

As of 2000 hrs., last night the 24 Fire Incident Commander said the fire remained at approximately 7,385 acres and containment increased to 24%. This is the result of the day crews' hard work, and strengthening control lines around the fire. Great progress was made along Highway 115 with crews conducting mop-up, tree removal, and clean-up. Crews along the north, east, and south control lines completed interior firing operations and made good progress on mop-up along the roads. Firefighters, equipment and vehicles will be visible along all control lines, with a heavy presence along the Highway 115 corridor. Please call the EOC Hotline number in case you have any questions or concerns, and that number is 719.276.7421 

Tonight at 600pm, there is a Town Hall meeting at the Penrose Elementary School, to provide updates and answer any questions or concerns residents have. I want to thank all parties involved in this incident for their leadership, collaboration, and execution that went into ensuring a successful outcome for this fire. We truly appreciate the support in protecting our Penrose Community.

I also can't begin to thank the numerous people who so generously donated cases of water and Gatorade, donuts, snacks, etc., for the folks on the frontline doing such great work. I am always so impressed and humbled by the generosity of our community. 

Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office

• Detention Deputy- Closes 3/18/2025
• Patrol Deputy-Closes 3/18/2026

For more information about employment opportunities with Fremont County, please visit our county website at Fremontcountyco.gov or call our HR department at 719.276.7409.

Fremont County DOT

The Fremont County DOT closed Mackenzie Avenue from Monday, March 2, 2026 thru Monday, March 9, 2026, to conduct roadway culvert repairs. FCDOT Crews replaced 2 culverts going underneath Mackenzie Avenue that had extensive damage.  There were 2 locations next to each other, one was 80’ of 15” culvert, and the other was 80’ of 24” culvert.  The roadway was cut, the old culvert removed, a new culvert placed, backfilled with wet class 6, and asphalted to complete the project. Our staff truly appreciates your patience and cooperation while crews worked to complete the repairs!

The Fremont County DOT will be closing the road at the intersection of Ash & Grand to conduct roadway culvert repairs.  The road will be closed from Monday March 16, 2026 thru Thursday March 19, 2026.  Anticipated re-opening will be by end of day Thursday March 19, 2026.  Signs and detours will be posted and in place.  Should there be a change to the closure dates, we will post notifications.  Please share with anyone who may need this information, and plan accordingly for your commute.  We appreciate your cooperation while our crews work to complete the needed repairs.

2026 DOT Bid Request

Just a reminder that tomorrow, March 12th is the last day to provide Sealed Bids for materials for FCDOT 2026 Projects. Bid information and sheets are available for download on our website. Sealed bids must be received by 1:00 p.m., March 12, 2026, at the Fremont County Administrator's office, 615 Macon Ave, Room 106, Cañon City, Colorado 81212. Dates of delivery will be scheduled through the FCDOT Supervisors.

Sealed bids for Dust Supression and Emulsion need to be submitted on the bid sheet supplied, be signed, and contain completed contact information. Fremont County reserves the right to refuse or reject any/all bids.

Fremont County Public Health

Fremont County Traffic Crash Dashboard

Fremont County Public Health has developed an interactive dashboard to provide the public with access to traffic crash data across Fremont County. The dashboard allows users to explore trends related to crash frequency, injury severity, roadway corridors, time of day, and potential driver impairment factors.

This tool supports ongoing roadway safety initiatives and helps inform the work of local partners, including the Fremont County DUI Task Force, law enforcement agencies, and transportation safety programs.

By providing transparent access to crash data, the dashboard aims to promote community awareness and support data-driven strategies that reduce crashes and improve safety for all road users.

View the interactive dashboard:
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/3bc27f4b79684190b06002a57f725c9d

To access the Interactive Dashboard, go to the Fremont County Website, click on County Offices at the top of the page and click on Public Health and Environment and you will see a link to the Interactive Dashboard. 

FREMONT COUNTY CLEAN-UP BEGINS 

Fremont County government is once again gearing up for the annual Fremont County Clean-Up Campaign. Fremont County will be offering a limited number of trash vouchers for free disposal of household trash, furniture, construction debris, brush, logs, leaves, and yard waste will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, to Fremont County residents beginning on March 16th and ending on April 30th.

 Trash vouchers are good for free disposal of 500 pounds at Twin Enviro Services/Apex Waste Solutions “Phantom Landfill” at 2500 Fremont County Road 67 (north of the airport), Penrose, 719-372-6671.

Amounts of trash in excess of 500 pounds will be charged extra ($60/ton) on-site. Mattresses and box springs will also be charged extra at the gate. Hours of operation for the landfill are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. 

Fremont County residents may pick up a voucher from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday at Fremont County Department of Public Health and Environment, 201 N 6th St, Cañon City. 

Proof of residency is required when obtaining a voucher. Only one voucher will be issued per household. Free disposal will end on April 30, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. All loads must be covered, and no commercial haulers or contractors qualify for these vouchers. As always, no tires, dead animals, or hazardous waste will be accepted at any site. All landfill rules apply. No extensions will be provided due to the landfill closing for high winds. Calling ahead is recommended, 719-372-6671.

Partners in this event include the City of Cañon City, R.D. Recycling, and Junk Masters. In addition to the trash disposal vouchers, the following partners will accept recycling, appliances, vehicles, and specific metals; please contact them directly if their services are desired. 

R.D. Recycling, located at 1501 High Street (719-641-0630), will accept appliances Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for free disposal. They will also pick up large loads in bulk. Brass, aluminum, and copper will be purchased at prevailing rates. They will purchase automobile batteries for $3 each. 

Junk Masters (call or text 719-429-4590 or 719-429-2219) will pick up scrap metal, appliances, vehicles, batteries, pipe, wire, machinery, etc., for free. They will not accept TVs, wood, tires, furniture, paints or other household chemicals or trash.

This information will be posted on the front page of our Fremont County Website today. 

Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office

• Detention Deputy- Closes 3/18/2025
• Patrol Deputy-Closes 3/18/2026

Department of Human Services

• Social Case Worker/Adult Protective Services-Closes 02/19/2026

Building Department

• Building Inspector-Closes 2/26/2026

Department of Transportation

• Operator I,II, III-Closes 2/26/2026

   

For more information about employment opportunities with Fremont County, please visit our county website at Fremontcountyco.gov or call our HR department at 719.276.7409

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office

• Detention Deputy- Closes 2/11/2025

Department of Human Services

• Social Case Worker/Adult Protective Services-Closes 02/19/2026
• Social Case Worker/FAR-Closes 02/11/2026
• Economic Security Technician-Closes 02/16/2026

Clerk and Recorder's Office

• Motor Vehicle Clerk I/Part Time-Closes 2/17/2026

   

For more information about employment opportunities with Fremont County, please visit our county website at Fremontcountyco.gov or call our HR department at 719.276.7409

Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office

• Detention Deputy- Closes 2/11/2025
• Patrol Deputy-Closes 2/2/202

Assessor’s Office 

• Appraiser – closes 2/3/2026

Clerk and Recorders Office

• Motor Vehicle Clerk II-Closes 1/28/2026
• Election Technician II-Closes 1/28/2026

For more information about employment opportunities with Fremont County, please visit our county website at Fremontcountyco.gov or call our HR department at 719.276.7409

Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office

• Detention Deputy- Closes 2/11/2026
• Master Control Officer Open till 01/20/2026
• Deputy - Patrol Open till 02/02/2026

Department of Transportation

• Light & Heavy Duty Technician open till 01/21/2026
• Operator I,II,III Open till 01/20/2026

Department of Human Services

• Social Caseworker, Ongoing – closes 02/02/2026

Public Health

• Prevention Programs Coordinator Open till 01/21/2026

   

Administration

• Human Resources Generalist Open till 01/27/2026

Assessor

• Appraiser Open till 01/20/2026

For more information about employment opportunities with Fremont County, please visit our county website at Fremontcountyco.gov or call our HR Department at 719.276.7409

• Pathfinder Park

  We have hired a new Pathfinder Park Events Center Coordinator. Her name is Breanna Garner and she is from Canon City and lives in Fremont County. She is the current Assistant Store Manager for City Market and has been employed there since 2015. Her first day will be January 20th, and we are very excited for her to begin her employment with us and start serving Fremont County citizens in a new capacity. 

   

• Department of Human Services

  The DHS will be closed on January 22, 2026, all day for their quarterly staff Professional Development Day. They will reopen on Friday, January 23 at 730 am for normal business. 

   

• County closure

  And finally, just a reminder that Fremont County Government offices will be closed all day on January 19th in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday.