West End servicES
The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office provides comprehensive law enforcement services throughout the West End of the county, a region rich in history and natural beauty. This area’s story began with the discovery of gold, followed by carnotite, a yellow mineral containing uranium and vanadium, the latter of which is used to strengthen steel.
Located on the far western edge of Montrose County near the Utah border, but still firmly within Colorado, the West End encompasses the communities of Nucla, Naturita, Bedrock, Redvale, Paradox, and Norwood, with a combined population of roughly 2,500 residents.
The West End Patrol Division is responsible for approximately 1,200 of the county’s 2,200 square miles, including 850 of the 1,400 total miles of county roads. Over the last four years, West End deputies have responded to an average of more than 3,660 calls for service annually.
The West End is home to some of the most remote terrain in Montrose County, marked by dramatic canyons, rugged mesas, and sweeping mountain vistas. It’s a place where the wild beauty of Colorado meets the enduring charm of its close-knit communities.
The Sheriff’s Office provides a full range of law enforcement and public safety services, including:
- Records processing and distribution to local courts and citizens
- Medical assists in coordination with Naturita, Nucla, and Norwood EMS
- Bookings and inmate transport
- Fire assists with the Nucla-Naturita Fire Protection District
- Coordination with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service
- Search and rescue efforts with the Montrose County Sheriff’s Posse
- Civil processing and service of legal documents
- Evidence collection, handling, and secure storage
- Criminal investigations
- Victim advocacy for crimes such as domestic violence
- Assistance to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) as initial first responders
- Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) processing
- Certified VIN inspections and verifications
- Sex offender registration and compliance checks
- Fingerprinting for criminal, court-ordered, employment, foster/adoption, and licensing needs
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 5pm
Friday: Closed
Contact Information
West End Non-Emergency Dispatch
970-864-7333
Mailing Address
PO Box 128
Naturita, CO 81422
Physical Address
141 West Main Street
Naturita, CO 81422
(Old Naturita School)
Commander Bruce Schmalz
