County Talk

In Episode 12, Commissioner Sue Hansen talks to Commissioner Roger Rash as well Veteran Services Officers Phillip Rich and Sheldon Smith about what a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) does and how they help our regional communities and their veterans.

In episode 11, Commissioner Sue Hansen talks to Montrose County Planning & Development Director Tallmadge Richmond about the Planning Department, what it is, zoning regulations, the new Montrose County Master Plan, and the importance of planning.

 Join Sue Hansen for the 10th episode of County Talk: Boring But Important with guests Aimee Tooker and Sean Pond of the Halt the Dolores campaign. Sue, Aimee, and Sean explore the background of the proposed Dolores Canyons National Monument, explain how this would impact the West End,  and dive into the history of the Uranium Belt.  tory of the Uranium Belt.  

Join Sue Hansen for a ninth episode of County Talk: Boring But Important where she talks with Stephanie Holsinger, Program Manager for Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services, and Rebekah Lansdown, Executive Director of Kin Connect Child Placement Agency. Sue, Stephanie and Rebekah discuss the role of child welfare and Kin Connect in our community, Child Abuse Prevention Month, and at the end...

Join County Commissioner Sue Hansen on the podcast County Talk: Boring But Important episode 8 with Montrose County Clerk & Recorder Tressa Guynes. In this episode, you'll learn more about Vehicle Registration, the new office at 317 South 2nd Street, the plate and records room, elections, and even a little bit about glue!

Sue Hansen welcomes Chad Dunlap with the Montrose County Fair & Rodeo Board of Directors to County Talk to talk about the fair, ag in Montrose, growing up in 4-H, and the importance of the fair in our community. 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - County Boards (what they do) 01:44 - Fair Board 02:30 - Do you need an Ag Background? 03:00 - What the Fair Board Does 03:45 - Planning all year for one event 04:...

Sheep in the classroom?! What's the difference between soil and dirt? Learn more about Ag Day with Katie Alexander, CSU Extension, Lisa Franks, Pomona Elementary Teacher, and Commissioner Sue Hansen.    In a world filled with flashy headlines and sensational stories, County Talk - Boring But Important cuts through the noise to focus on the issues that truly matter to our community. We believe...

Join Montrose County Commissioners Sue Hansen and Keith Caddy as they honor National Agriculture Week. Learn about the county's Future Farmer Scholarship, unwavering support for ag and our producers, and how ag values fuel the heart of our community.  In a world filled with flashy headlines and sensational stories, County Talk - Boring But Important cuts through the noise to focus on the issu...

Join County Commissioner Sue Hansen, Montrose Regional Airport Contract Specialist Vendla Stockdale, Telluride Guest Services Supervisor Jamie Mawhorter, and Montrose Regional Airport Ambassador Nala and learn more about Nala's very important role at the airport. In a world filled with flashy headlines and sensational stories, County Talk - Boring But Important cuts through the noise to focus...

Join Commissioner Sue Hansen for the first episode of County Talk: Boring but Important, a new podcast exploring the issues and challenges facing our community.   In this episode, Commissioner Hansen is joined by Assistant County Manager Emily Sanchez to discuss the historic courthouse renovation project. Join Sue and Emily as they give an overview of the project, talk about why the tree out front...