Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:
Department of Human Services
Child Welfare Case Worker-Closes/March 17th
Department of Information Technology
- IT Technician/closes March 13th
Bridge Closure
A reminder that FRCO 120 Bridge is closed indefinitely as of February 6, 2025, due to critical damage. We do not have an estimated date for re-opening. Detours, barricades, and closure signs are in place to alert the traveling public. Please use alternate routes when planning your commute and share with anyone who may not use electronic technology communications. We will notify the public once the bridge has been reopened. As always, your patience and cooperation are very much appreciated while we work to assess the situation and formulate a plan to repair and reopen.
Electronics Recycling Event
The Fremont County Electronics Recycling event will be held this year on Saturday, April 5th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Fremont County Department of Human Services parking lot, located at 172 Justice Center Road in Canon City. It will be held in partnership with the Fremon County Department of Public Health and Environment.
Anything that plugs in will be taken including large appliances. Cost is $30 per item, for televisions and CRT Computer monitors. All other items are free.
Please, no lightbulbs, old thermostats with mercury, CO2 Detectors, or smoke/fire alarms.
Road Closure
Elm Avenue, from the traffic circle going west to CR 143, was originally scheduled to be closed until February 28, 2025, for utility work being completed by the City of Cañon City. The closure has been extended until March 14th. We ask that you continue to plan accordingly for your commute and slow down around the work zone.
2025 Material Bid Requests
The Fremont County Department of Transportation is still accepting sealed bids on materials for our 2025 projects. Sealed bids must be received by 1:00PM this Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Fremont County Administrator’s office, 615 Macon Ave, Room 106, Cañon City, Colorado 81212.
Sealed bids for Aggregate, Asphalt and Tack, Dust Suppressant 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.
Public Health
For 2024, the Fremont County Vital Records Office (housed in Public Health) was once again a recipient of the 2024 Five Star Performance Award. This award is extended to recipients who exceed several performance standards that include but are not limited to:
Application Audits
Policy Receipts
Responsiveness
Timeliness
Tracking
Accuracy
Congratulations to our Public Health Department. Great job and a great team