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1. What do I do if I find a dead animal?

• If you find a dead animal on your property, it is your responsibility to dispose of it. 
• If you find a dead deer on your property, the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center in Divide may come to pick it up for you. You can reach them during their business hours at 719 687 9742.
• If you find a newborn deer, leave it be. The mother will typically come back for them.
• If you find a dead animal on city property (city trails, parks, or streets) please contact Public Works at 719 687 5293.
• If you find a dead animal on State Highway 67 or 24, please contact CDOT.
• If you find an injured animal on private or public property, call the Police Department at 719 687 9262.

2. What time of year does the City repair potholes?

The City generally begins repairing potholes in late spring after the spring thaw. The City is not responsible for potholes on private property, such as grocery stores, churches, professional buildings, etc.

3. What about potholes on Colorado State Highway 67 and/or US Highway 24?

For potholes on Highways 24 or 67, please contact the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) at www.cdot.gov.

4. When does the City sweep the streets and sidewalks?

The City begins street sweeping in late spring after all the snow melts. The streets are swept as needed, before City parades and street events, and when excess sand is reported. Please give the sweeper plenty of distance because it does throw debris.

5. From which sidewalks does the City clear snow?

The City clears snow from sidewalks that are routes to schools, as well as those associated with City parks, buildings, and grounds. The City does not clear snow from private property.

6. When does the City start plowing snow?

The City starts plowing when snow accumulation reaches 4 inches.

7. What are the City’s priority snow plow routes?

First priority routes are main streets (emergency access) and school access routes. Second priority routes include side streets and sidewalks. Third priority routes are alleys, cul-de-sacs, parking lots, and trails. Finally, plows continue slushing, sanding, and applying ice slicer.

8. Where do I put the snow from my driveway?

Please shovel or plow the snow from your driveway to the SIDE of your driveway onto your yard, NOT into the City street. In accordance with Colorado State law and City municipal code, it is unlawful to push snow into City right-of-way. Additionally, the City is not responsible for clearing the windrow left by plows at the end of your driveway along the street. We suggest clearing your driveway AFTER the plow goes through. Please refer to the City’s Snowplow Policy for more information.