Roosevelt County Commissioners Approve Purchase of Former Armory

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The Roosevelt County commissioners have approved a $1.085 million commitment to purchase the former National Guard Armory in Culbertson, Montana. The plan is to transform the property into a new fire hall for the Culbertson Volunteer Fire Department, as well as repurpose the former Army Readiness Center portion for county fair operations, a satellite sheriff's office, and community events.

Why it matters

The acquisition of the former armory property will provide Roosevelt County with a centralized facility to consolidate several key community services and functions, including fire protection, law enforcement, and fairgrounds operations. This will help improve coordination and efficiency for these vital public services.

The details

The commissioners approved the $1.085 million purchase, with hopes that the governor and the city of Culbertson will provide additional funding. The former vehicle maintenance shop will be converted into a new fire hall for the Culbertson Volunteer Fire Department, which provides services to several surrounding communities. The former Army Readiness Center portion will be repurposed for the county fair, a satellite sheriff's office, and other community events like wedding receptions. The facility already has a large kitchen and showers, requiring little remodeling.

• The commissioners approved the purchase commitment on April 2, 2026.
• The National Guard hopes to complete the deal by the end of the 2026 calendar year.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The county hopes to receive additional funding from the governor and the city of Culbertson to complete the $1.085 million purchase by the end of 2026.