Walden, Colorado – A countywide landline outage in Jackson County is disrupting calls to the Sheriff’s Office and delaying non-emergency communication.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, landlines across the county remain down, including those used by the agency. Officials said residents should use cell phones for emergencies and dial 911 as usual, as emergency services remain operational.
For non-emergency matters, callers are advised to use 970-744-4010 and select option 6 to reach the Sheriff’s Office administrative line. Authorities noted that multiple teams are actively working to restore service but, as of now, there is no estimated time for full restoration.
The outage is affecting routine communication, including administrative inquiries and other non-urgent reports. Officials emphasized patience as repair efforts continue.
This disruption may impact residents needing records, permits, or general assistance, as well as students and workers who rely on stable phone access for coordination and daily activities.
No cause for the outage has been publicly confirmed. The Sheriff’s Office said updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Residents are encouraged to monitor official county channels for the latest developments and to reserve emergency lines for urgent situations only.
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