Frost line depth in Montezuma County, CO
How deep the ground freezes in Montezuma County, CO
20 in. Dig to 20 in, just below the frost. Nearest NOAA station: Cortez, 0.4 mi.
Your building department sets the legal frost line depth (IRC Table R301.2(1)); footings must go below it (R403.1.4.1). Call them before you dig.