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 they bust five common child abuse myths.

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 - Intro01:15 - County Boards (what they do)01:44 - Fair Board02:30 - Do you need an Ag Background?03:00 - What the Fair Board Does03:45 - Planning all year for one event04:30 - Chad’s Background06:00 - Chad’s 4H beginnings07:20 - 4H kids work hard08:25 - Who’s a good fit for the board?09:20 - Two Vacancies (what they do)10:20 - The Open Show*13:30 - Goal is for the fair to be diverse16:00 - The importance of Volunteers17:30 - How we can volunteer18:15 - The importance of the fair19:40 - Other County Board Openings20:50 - Conclusion

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 that the nitty-gritty of county affairs may not always be the most exciting, but they are undeniably important for our everyday lives. This podcast aims to shed light on the behind-the-scenes workings of our county, the decisions that shape our future, and the people who make it all happen.

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 issues that truly matter to our community. We believe that the nitty-gritty of county affairs may not always be the most exciting, but they are undeniably important for our everyday lives. This podcast aims to shed light on the behind-the-scenes workings of our county, the decisions that shape our future, and the people who make it all happen.

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 on the issues that truly matter to our community. We believe that the nitty-gritty of county affairs may not always be the most exciting, but they are undeniably important for our everyday lives. This podcast aims to shed light on the behind-the-scenes workings of our county, the decisions that shape our future, and the people who make it all happen.

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 was removed, learn about the history of the courthouse, and more.This is a informative and engaging conversation that will give you a better understanding of the historic courthouse renovation project. Whether you live in the county or just have an interest in local government, County Talk is a podcast you won't want to miss.