The Courthouse elevator is currently out of service and will remain so until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Rio Grande County Clerk & Recorder's office will be closed on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Staff will be attending training for the computer upgrade of the motor vehicle system. The office will reopen at 7am on Thursday morning for regular business hours. For more information, please call 719-657-3334 or email at clerk@riograndecounty.org.

 

 

 
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Contact the Emergency Manager

Emergency Management Director- Brian Burrell RN, EMTP, CMTE (retired) 

rgcem@riograndecounty.org

719-221-6677

Brian joined the RGC team in February of 2023 after a 30+ year career as a Nurse/Paramedic. Brian's primary focus during his career was Leadership in critical care transport both air and ground. Brian finished his time in healthcare as a Regional Director for a National air medical transport company. 

Brian holds degrees in Emergency Medical Technology from Oklahoma City Community College and in Nursing from Rose State College in Midwest City Oklahoma. Professional Certifications: Certified Medical Transport Executive. 

Brian's disaster management experience includes:

  • Murrah Building Bombing Oklahoma City 1995
  • EOC activation, Tulsa Oklahoma Sept 11th 2001
  • Hurricane Katrina Response - August 2005
  • FEMA activation to National Command Center
    • Caribbean island evacuation 2016
    • Hurricane evac southern US 2017 & 2018 

 

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