Rio Grande County · Colorado
Tree removal in Monte Vista, CO
Monte Vista: answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
(844) 505-0950 Free call · answered 24/7
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
FEMA risk ratings, Rio Grande County
| Ice storms | Very low |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Very low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 229 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 149 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Monte Vista
| Households | 1,820 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1966 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Public Service Co of Colorado |
|---|---|
| City of Center | |
| San Luis Valley R E C, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Monte Vista
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1966, among older trees
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
- Choosing a crew
- Pruning instead of removal
- Cables and braces
Rules in Colorado
Colorado: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: Colorado Division of Insurance.
Map of Monte Vista
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