Human remains were found Thursday south of Vona in Kit Carson County.

The Kit Carson County Sheriff’s Office closed County Road 23 between County Roads R and N Thursday morning. It was re-opened about 11 hours later.

The Sheriff’s Office is working with the County Coroner’s Office, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, 13^th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and Stratton Marshall’s Office to identify the remains.

According to a statement from Sheriff Tom Ridnour, the investigation is ongoing and no further details are available.