Montezuma County commissioners approve year-end budget amendments, fund transfers and appointments

MONTEZUMA COUNTY — The Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a package of year‑end financial housekeeping moves, several appointments and permits, and an agreement transferring fiscal oversight of a crisis‑intervention program to the Town of Mancos.

The board voted unanimously to accept routine items including minutes and Social Services financials, to approve several transfers between county funds, and to adopt a resolution amending the 2024 county budget. Commissioners also signed a memorandum of understanding assigning fiscal‑agent responsibilities for the county’s crisis intervention program to the Town of Mancos and approved special‑event and liquor license applications.

Why this matters: The transfers and budget amendment close out 2024 county accounts, move restricted fees into operating funds, and authorize spending for projects and services carried out in 2024. The actions also shift operational responsibility for a crisis‑intervention vehicle and equipment to a municipal partner.

Key actions and outcomes

- Minutes: The board approved proceedings from the Dec. 17, 2024 regular meeting and the Dec. 20, 2024 special meeting (motions approved unanimously).

- Social Services financials: The board accepted…