Crowley County was created by the Colorado Legislature in 1911. The county was named for John H. Crowley, a Senator from Otero County to the state legislature when portions of Otero and Bent Counties were split to form Crowley County.
The county seat is Ordway. The area’s economic activity relies highly on farming and ranching; and Crowley County also houses a state prison.
Quick and ease of access to fishing, boating, camping, bird-watching bicycling, makes Crowley County and excellent place to live and to visit.