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Fremont County approves special-event permit, accepts clerk report and honors emergency manager

Fremont County Board of County Commissioners · February 20, 2026

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Summary

At its Feb. 19 meeting the Fremont County commissioners approved a one-day malt beverage permit for the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance, accepted the county clerk’s January financial report, listed county job openings and presented an emergency-manager award to Michael (identified in meeting as Michael Cole).

Fremont County commissioners on Feb. 19 approved a one-day special event permit for the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance and completed routine administrative business including acceptance of the county clerk’s monthly report and recognition of the county emergency manager.

The board approved a malt, vinous and spirituous special event permit for a Chamber Alliance event at Observer Ranch (4509 County Road 123, Penrose) scheduled March 12 from 4–8 p.m. Emmy Dennehy, who presented the application, said the site hosts business-after-hours and community programs; the clerk’s office reported the application was complete with supporting documents and that public health and the sheriff recommended approval. The motion carried on a roll-call vote.

County Clerk Justin Grantham reported January motor vehicle, sales tax and recording fees totaled $1,623,807.93, with Fremont County’s disbursement portion at $918,797.93 — 57% of the total and $37,544.54 less than the same month last year. The board accepted the monthly report by roll call.

County Administrator Tony Carucci outlined current job postings and deadlines: detention and patrol deputy positions for the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office (applications close March 18), an adult-protective-services social caseworker (closes Feb. 19), a building-inspector posting (closes Feb. 26) and Department of Transportation operator postings (close Feb. 26). Carucci directed interested applicants to fremontcountyco.gov and the HR office phone number.

The board recognized the Fremont County emergency manager — identified in the meeting as Michael Cole — with the Southern Region Emergency Manager of the Year award. Commissioners praised his leadership during recent high winds and regional incidents. Michael thanked colleagues and described the job as collaborative across county, state and regional partners.

Other routine consent items (including a DOLA tunnel-rehabilitation grant application for Phantom Canyon) were approved during the meeting.