County Manager Reports

Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:

Facilities

• Grounds/ Maintenance Worker- Open till 09/15/2026

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

Fremont County Department of Transportation

Our FCDOT staff are continuing to work on roadway repairs from washouts due to the heavy rains in recent weeks on Red Canyon Road/Shelf Road between mile markers 10 to 14.  The road will be closed (both lanes) again beginning today, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, through Thursday, September 10, 2026.  They are also still blading roadways and fixing flooding damage on CR 143, CR 45, CR 2, and various washouts

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as our crews work to maintain our roadways and keep them safe for our citizens!

Fremont County Department of Public Health

Public Health will kick off our annual mobile flu vaccine clinics on September 24th.  The clinics will run from September 24th through November 10th.  We will still accept appointments in our clinic at 201 North 6th Street. If you have questions, please contact our Public Health Department at 719-276-7450.

Fremont County Airport

Just a reminder to start your day with aviation, automobiles, and community fun at our annual Fly-In & Drive-In! Join pilots, aviation enthusiasts, classic car owners, and community members on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 7:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the Fremont County Airport.

Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast while exploring a variety of aircraft and vehicles on display. Browse unique items at our fly-market, connect with fellow aviators and enthusiasts, and experience our favorite annual event.

Whether you’re flying in, driving in, or simply looking for a fun Saturday morning outing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. For event details or Fly Market vendor registration, please visit the Fremont County Facebook page or contact the Airport Office at 719-784-3816.

We look forward to seeing you at the airport on September 26th. 

Fremont Search and Rescue Ribbon Cutting

The Commissioners are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completion of our new Search and Rescue Building. The event is scheduled for tonight, beginning at 6 pm at 1901 E. Main Street in Canon City. The Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance will conduct the Ribbon-Cutting, and we will provide refreshments and tours of the new building.  

Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:

Assessors Office

•   Appraiser- Closes September 2, 2026

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office

• Master Control Officer- Closes September 2, 2026
• Detention Deputy- Closes September 2, 2026
• Detention Deputy (Part-Time) -Closes September 2, 2026

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

Fremont County Department of Transportation

Due to the heavy rains, we have been experiencing around Fremont County, our DOT staff have been mitigating flooding and repairing washouts on CR 45, CR 7, CR 132, CR 143, and the Shelf Road.  

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as our crews work to maintain our roadways and keep them safe for our citizens!

Fremont County Department of Public Health

Just a reminder: beginning this Thursday, August 27th, and continuing through the end of the year, the Fremont County Department of Public Health will open at 9 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. on the last Thursday of each month to allow for staff professional development. For additional information or questions, please contact Public Health at 719-276-7450.

Fremont County Employee Appreciation Picnic  

On behalf of all Fremont County employees, thank you to our Elected Officials for sponsoring and personally funding the annual employee appreciation picnic. Every year, they cover the cost of all food and prizes and generously give their time to show their appreciation for our roughly 350 employees. Their continued support means a great deal, and it’s one of the many reasons Fremont County Government is a great place to work.

Fremont County Airport

Start your day with aviation, automobiles, and community fun at our annual Fly-In & Drive-In! Join pilots, aviation enthusiasts, classic car owners, and community members on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 7:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the Fremont County Airport.

Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast while exploring a variety of aircraft and vehicles on display. Browse unique items at our fly-market, connect with fellow aviators and enthusiasts, and experience our favorite annual event.

Whether you’re flying in, driving in, or simply looking for a fun Saturday morning outing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

For event details or Fly Market vendor registration, please visit the Fremont County Facebook page or contact the Airport Office at 719-784-3816.

We look forward to seeing you at the airport on September 26th. 

Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:

Fremont County Department of Transportation

•   Assistant Supervisor- Closes August 24th, 2026

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office

• Master Control Officer- Closes August 18th, 2026

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

Fremont County Department of Transportation

The Fremont County DOT is conducting roadway striping throughout the county and they are currently working in the Oak Creek Grade area. Roadways will remain open while they work, with the use of pilot vehicles and signage to alert the traveling public.  Please use caution when traveling in these areas.  We appreciate your patience and cooperation as our crews work to maintain our roadways and keep them safe for our citizens!

Fremont County Department of Public Health

Beginning in August and continuing through the end of the year, the Fremont County Department of Public Health will open at 9 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. on the last Thursday of each month to allow for staff professional development. For additional information or questions please contact Public Health at 719-276-7450.

Back to School

Just a friendly reminder that the first day of school is quickly approaching for all Fremont County School Districts, which means school buses will be picking up and dropping off children in our communities and additional vehicles will be on our roadways in the early mornings, during lunch and afternoons. Please slow down in those school zones and watch for students and teachers in the crosswalks throughout Fremont County. 

Fremont County Employee Appreciation Picinic  

The Fremont County Elected Officials will be hosting their annual Fremont County Employee Appreciation Picinic next Wednesday, August 19th, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the lower level of the County Admin Building. This annual luncheon is just one way the elected officials show how much they care about the staff who work for Fremont County.  The Elected Officials look forward to seeing all county staff at this event!!

Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:

Fremont County Department of Transportation

• Assistant Supervisor- Closes 8-6-2026

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office

• Detention Deputy- Closes 08-04-2026
• Master Control Officer-Closes 08-04-2026

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

Fremont County Department of Transportation

• The Fremont County DOT is conducting roadway striping throughout the county. They are currently working on Oak Creek Grade. Roads will remain open, and pilot vehicles and signs will be used to alert the traveling public.  We appreciate your patience and cooperation as our crews work to make our roadways safe for our citizens!

Pathfinder Park

With the strong storms we have been having the past week, I have heard many comments about how good the ground is at the Rodeo Arena, so I want to give a shout out to our Director at Pathfinder Park, D’Wayne Gaymon, and our facilities staff who are doing a great job of keeping the rodeo arena in such great shape for the Fremont County Fair.

Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:

Department of Human Services

• Economic Security Technician/Adult Ongoing Team-Closes 07-27-2026
• Accounting Technician-Closes 07-20-2026

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office

• Detention Deputy- Closes 08-04-2026
• Master Control Officer-Closes 08-04-2026

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

Department of Human Services

• The Department of Human Services will be closed on Thursday, July 23, for a Professional Development Day for all staff. They will open Friday morning at 730 am for normal business. 

We were notified last night of a broken water main on Greenwood Ave, between 6th and 7th streets. The road is temporarily closed to thru traffic while the Canon City Water Department is working to fix the problem. Thanks for your patience and cooperation. 

Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:

Facilities

• Grounds Maintenance Worker-Closes 06-29-2026

Department of Human Services

• Economic Security Technician-Closes 06-30-2026

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office

• Patrol Deputy- Closes 07-09-2026

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

Fremont County Holiday Closure Notice

Fremont County Government offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Please note the staggered closure dates:

• County Administration Building: Closed Thursday, July 2nd
• Department of Human Services: Closed Friday, July 3rd

The County Administration building will be lit in red, white, and blue for July in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America and the 150th anniversary of the state of Colorado. 

Fremont County Airport

On Saturday, July 18th, from 11-1, the airport will be hosting its annual pilot appreciation day. hot dogs and hamburgers, chips, and drinks will be provided. Please join US and see for yourself what a wonderful asset our county has with our airport