Huerfano County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Huerfano County agendas: 2027 budget, Gardner sewer bids and a road renaming — but minutes not yet published

Five Huerfano County government meetings were scheduled between Oct. 6 and Oct. 15, and their agendas point to budget planning, a sewer project, a road renaming and a land-use permit. None of the five has published minutes, so the records available do not show what was decided, tabled or rejected at any of them. No vote tallies or dollar amounts appear in the agendas summarized here.

Budget, sewer bids and fire restrictions before commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met Oct. 13 with a preliminary 2027 budget on its agenda, along with bid tabulations for the Gardner Sewer Project. The agenda also listed a geotechnical services agreement for the Cuchara Mountain Park Ski Pond Dam, lifting Stage 1 fire restrictions, and DocuSign Renewal Requisition #26-068.

Two days later, on Oct. 15, the board met again with a single listed item: a presentation on the preliminary balanced budget.

Road renaming, coalition letter and a mediation session

At its Oct. 6 meeting, the board's agenda listed Resolution #26-46 to rename County Road 620.1 to Malachite Trail, and consideration of a letter of support for the Ember Shield Coalition.

The consent agenda included the Sept. 22 meeting minutes and the resignation of Morgan Vosburgh from the Huerfano County Assessors Office. Correspondence listed a Spanish Peaks Library District letter and a letter from Atlas Tower.

An executive session was scheduled for legal advice on the Maldonado v HC BOCC mediation, cited under C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b).

GroAway LLC permit returns to Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met Oct. 8 to take up LU-26-000154, described on the agenda as "CUP-GroAway LLC continuation options." The agenda also listed review of public comments received after a Sept. 10, 2026 hearing, and CORA requests.

Tourism Board: appointment, bills and 2027 sponsorships

The Huerfano County Tourism Board met Oct. 14 with the appointment of Bob Kennemer to HCTB on its agenda, along with a resolution to pay October bills. Other listed items included finalizing the 2027 Sponsorship Program plan, discussion of an EV Charger Station Location Map/Plaquared, and September Lodging Tax and Budget reports.

Coming up

The Board of County Commissioners meets Oct. 20. Agenda items include Bulk Water Permit #Bulk-26-000277 for Eric Keto (parcel #20461); Resolution #26-47, appointment of Bob Kennemer to the Tourism Board; Resolution #26-48, Fox Theatre Walsenburg Guaranty; the Community Wildfire Protection Plan; and termination of Sean Doyle from Huerfano County Dispatch.

This roundup is based on agendas only. Minutes for the Oct. 6 through Oct. 15 meetings had not been published as of Oct. 19, and the linked official documents remain the authoritative record.

Huerfano County agendas take up housing rules, Fox Theater change order, and a road renaming

Huerfano County commissioners were scheduled to consider a package of housing measures, a change order for the Fox Theater, and a road renaming across two meetings in late September and early October, according to county agendas. The Planning Commission also met to take up a conditional use permit. All three of those meetings are listed in the records provided as agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, so no outcomes, vote tallies, or dollar amounts are established by the documents available.

Housing measures and Fox Theater on the Sept. 29 agenda

The Board of County Commissioners met Sept. 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Walsenburg. Housing-related items on the agenda included Resolution #26-43 on pre-approved home designs, Resolution #26-44 to codify the Housing Authority, and Resolution #26-45 adopting a land banking, acquisition and donation policy. The board was also scheduled to take up a Prop 123 Down Payment Assistance Program agreement and guidelines, and an Affordable Housing Revolving Loan Fund Program.

Also on that agenda: a change order for Mckinstry for the Fox Theater, and several September 2026 vendor runs. Permits and public hearings included a special event liquor license application for Cuchara Mountain Park and a public hearing on Marijuana License #ML-26-000008 for ISO99, LLC. Resolution #26-42 would appoint Shauna Vucetich to the Planning Commission. Routine consent items covered one phone stipend and three new hires.

Road renaming and an Ember Shield letter on the Oct. 6 agenda

The Board met again Oct. 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Walsenburg. The agenda listed Resolution #26-46 to rename County Road 620.1 to Malachite Trail, and consideration of an Ember Shield Coalition Letter of Support. The board was also scheduled to receive reports and correspondence.

The consent agenda included the September 22 meeting minutes and the resignation of Morgan Vosburgh from the Huerfano County Assessors Office. Correspondence listed a Spanish Peaks Library District letter and a letter from Atlas Tower. An executive session was scheduled for legal advice on the Maldonado v HC BOCC Mediation under C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b).

Planning Commission: GroAway LLC permit

The Planning Commission met Oct. 8 to discuss old business and review materials related to a conditional use permit for GroAway LLC. Agenda items were LU-26-000154 CUP-GroAway LLC continuation options, a review of public comments received after the September 10, 2026 hearing, and CORA requests.

Coming up

The Board of County Commissioners meets Oct. 13. Agenda items include the preliminary 2027 budget, the Gardner Sewer Project bid tabulation, a Cuchara Mountain Park Ski Pond Dam Geotechnical Services Agreement, lifting Stage 1 fire restrictions, and DocuSign Renewal Requisition #26-068. The budget discussion and the Gardner Sewer Project bids are the items on that agenda with the broadest countywide reach.

A note on what these records do and do not show: the three recent meetings are summarized from agendas only. Minutes have not been published, so this roundup does not report what the boards decided, how anyone voted, or what any item cost.

Huerfano County boards weigh Fox Theatre guaranty, jail work, land deal; no decisions yet published

Huerfano County's Board of County Commissioners met twice in the past two weeks, but minutes for those sessions have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The agendas included a guaranty for the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg, a jail renovation agreement, a marijuana license renewal, and a land purchase agreement. Several other boards also met or are scheduled to meet.

Board of County Commissioners — Aug. 11

The board's consent agenda covered abatements, staff bonuses, and grant extensions. Action items included:

• **Resolution #26-34** — Fox Theatre Walsenburg Guaranty
• **Jail Renovation Agreement** between McKinstry Essention and Huerfano County
• **ML-26-000007** — TKJ Investments Marijuana License Renewal and Modification of Premises
• **KLJ Contract Amendment** — Peak Gravel Amendment 1
• **KLJ Contract Amendment** — Huerfano River Bridge Amendment 5 Additional Closeout Budget

The board also discussed down payment assistance programs and contract amendments for gravel and bridge projects.

Tourism Board — Aug. 12

The Huerfano County Tourism Board reviewed a resolution to pay August bills, financial reports on sales and lodging tax trends, and old business including the TravelStories contract, CTO grants, and board openings. New business centered on 2027 budget discussions.

Planning Commission — Aug. 13

The Planning Commission considered two conditional use permit applications under new business:

• LU-26-000135 CUP Thomsen
• LU-26-000154 CUP Seawell

Routine items included approval of minutes from June 25, 2026, and updates from the Local Government Division.

Board of County Commissioners — Aug. 18

This regular meeting's consent agenda included a new hire, a promotion, and a buy-sell agreement. Action items covered:

• New hire Benjamin Maes for Road and Bridge
• Promotion of Kathleen O'Rourke in the Department of Human Services
• Buy-Sell Agreement for Lot 2, Panadero
• Permit LU-26-000135
• JAJB Properties FRWRM Letter of Support

The board also considered reimbursement requests from Huerfano Park and Rec Special District and Panadero Ski Corp., plus vendor runs.

Coming up

• **Board of County Commissioners — Aug. 25, 2026** — The board will vote on an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Walsenburg for the November 2026 general election, hold a public hearing for permit renewal ML-26-000009, and consider wage increases for Christopher Bechaver and Celena Valdez (Parks and Rec.), a phone stipend for Santino Medina (Road and Bridge), and a wage increase for Road and Bridge staff. Staff will also present a survey from Magellan Strategies and a technical update on risk insurance.
• **Raymond Aguirre Community Center Advisory Board — Aug. 26, 2026** — The board will discuss building upgrades for sound dampening, Phase 3 sports courts (sand volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoe pits, multi-sport court), and the rodeo grounds. It will also approve minutes from April 22, 2026, and take community input.

All meeting agendas and minutes are available through the county's official channels. No votes or dollar amounts have been published for the recent meetings as of this writing.

Huerfano County boards weigh Fox Theatre guaranty, jail renovation, and budget items

Huerfano County's Board of County Commissioners, Tourism Board, and Planning Commission met last week to consider a range of items, including a guaranty for the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg, a jail renovation agreement, and two conditional use permits. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the three meetings, so no decisions are confirmed. The Board of County Commissioners also has a regular meeting scheduled for Aug. 18.

Board of County Commissioners (Aug. 11)

The board's agenda included several action items:

• **Resolution #26-34** – a guaranty for the Fox Theatre Walsenburg.
• **Jail Renovation Agreement** between McKinstry Essention and Huerfano County.
• **ML-26-000007** – a marijuana license renewal and modification of premises for TKJ Investments.
• **KLJ Contract Amendment: Peak Gravel Amendment 1** and **KLJ Contract Amendment: Huerfano River Bridge Amendment 5 Additional Closeout Budget**.

The consent agenda covered abatements, staff bonuses, and grant extensions. The board also discussed down payment assistance programs.

Tourism Board (Aug. 12)

The Tourism Board's agenda included approval of minutes and August bill payments, as well as financial reports on sales and lodging tax trends. Old business items included the TravelStories contract, CTO grants (including a summer media reimbursement and a grants pull), and board openings. New business centered on 2027 budget discussions.

Planning Commission (Aug. 13)

The Planning Commission considered two conditional use permit applications under new business: LU-26-000135 CUP Thomsen and LU-26-000154 CUP Seawell. The agenda also included approval of minutes from June 25, 2026, and updates from the Local Government Division.

Coming up

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Aug. 18. The agenda includes:

• A new hire for Road and Bridge (Benjamin Maes).
• A promotion for Kathleen O'Rourke in the Department of Human Services.
• A buy-sell agreement for Lot 2 in Panadero.
• Permit LU-26-000135.
• A letter of support for JAJB Properties (FRWRM).
• Reimbursement requests from Huerfano Park and Rec Special District and Panadero Ski Corp.

The meeting will also include vendor runs, correspondence review, and public comment.

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available through Huerfano County official channels.

Huerfano County meeting roundup: camping ordinance, land purchase, and community center renovations on recent agendas

County Commissioners weigh land purchase, camping ordinance

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners had two meetings on the recent calendar, though minutes have not yet been published for either. That means the items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed outcomes.

On July 21, the Board was set to consider a contract to buy and sell Lot 202 Rio Cucharas, review a bulk water permit (#Bulk-26-000185) for David Howard, and vote on Resolution 26-32 appointing Christy Flattery to the Tourism Board. The agenda also listed an abatement (#26-15) for Kimberly Smith and Patricia Bowers and a review of the total assessed value for 2026 from the Assessor's Office.

On July 28, the Board was scheduled to vote on Ordinance #26-04 regulating camping in Huerfano County and Resolution #26-33 updating Chapter 5 of the county code to include the Building Authority and Board of Review. Two requisitions for floor renovations at the Huerfano County Community Center were on the agenda: Requisition #26-00061 for Selso Roybal for community center floor renovation, and Requisition #26-00062 for Selso Roybal for renovation of the American Legion Corridor floor. A rental agreement with American Legion Post 16 for the community center was also listed. The Board planned an executive session on jail operations and liability.

Because minutes are not yet available, vote tallies and final actions cannot be reported here.

Board of Adjustment set for Wesevich variance hearing

The Huerfano County Board of Adjustment scheduled a July 23 public meeting to consider variance application LU-26-000156 from Wesevich. The agenda also included approval of minutes and routine administrative matters. No outcome is available.

Airport Advisory Board reviews budget and capital plans

The Airport Advisory Board met July 22 to review the airport budget and discuss Capital Improvement Plan items, including a perimeter fence, access road upgrades, and cross-wind runway solutions at the Spanish Peaks Airfield. Marketing proposals on the agenda included I-25 signage and website updates for hangar leases. Policy discussions covered a Standard Safety SOP and hangar assessments, along with a maintenance review of animal and weed control.

Community center upgrades and sports courts discussed

The Raymond Aguirre Community Center Advisory Board met July 22. The agenda included building upgrades for sound dampening, Phase 3 sports courts (sand volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoe pits, and a multi-sport court), and a rodeo grounds discussion. The board also planned to approve April 22, 2026 minutes and hear a county report. Community input was invited.

Revitalization Authority reviews Rio Cucharas Inn, Gardner Main Street

The Huerfano County Revitalization Authority met July 28 at 1:00 PM. Agenda items included updates on the Rio Cucharas Inn and Gardner Main Street projects, a workshop with taxing entities, and a discussion on the plan adoption timeline. New business and a discussion on Housing Revolving Loan Fund Programs were also scheduled.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the county's official postings for any newly scheduled or special meetings.

Huerfano County roundup: Land use, fire district grant, and tourism board vacancies on recent agendas

Huerfano County commissioners and advisory boards met three times in the past two weeks, covering a conditional use permit, a fire district grant application, and tourism board appointments. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so outcomes listed below reflect what was on each agenda — not confirmed decisions.

Board of County Commissioners — July 7

The commissioners' regular meeting included a public hearing on conditional use permit LU-26-000109 for the Schware property. The agenda also listed a letter of support for the Spanish Peaks Outdoor Coalition and approval of the July 2026 DHS Vendor Run and Vendor Run.

The consent agenda included meeting minutes. Correspondence items covered a compensation project study and bulk water reports. A quarterly report from Two Peaks Fitness was listed as an appointment item.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed whether the permit was approved or what action, if any, was taken on the other items.

Huerfano County Tourism Board — July 8

The Tourism Board agenda included financial reports on county lodging tax cost recovery for FY2025 and May/June lodging reports. Old business covered CTO management grant reports and a letter of interest from Christy Flattery for board openings.

New business listed discussion or appointment of Megan Rutter's role, a website audit with visitor guide update, a sponsorship program for 2027, and Window Win Program graphics. Minutes are not yet published, so appointments and other outcomes remain unconfirmed.

Board of County Commissioners — July 14

The commissioners' agenda included a Southern Colorado RETAC grant application for 2026-2027 for the La Veta Fire Protection District. Also listed was Requisition #2026-00055 for Midwest Card and ID Solutions for a rapidTAG evacuation kit for emergency management.

Other action items included an amendment to an agreement for purchase of services with The Ember Alliance, a commercial elevator maintenance agreement with Morning Star Elevator for 129 Kansas Ave, and a letter to the City of Walsenburg regarding Walsenburg Wild Water.

Minutes are not yet published, so it is unclear which items were approved.

Coming up

Board of County Commissioners — July 21: The agenda includes a contract to buy and sell Lot 202 Rio Cucharas, Bulk Water Permit #Bulk-26-000185 for David Howard, Resolution 26-32 appointing Christy Flattery to the Tourism Board, Abatement #26-15 for Kimberly Smith and Patricia Bowers, and a review of the total assessed value for 2026 from the Assessor's Office.

Raymond Aguirre Community Center Advisory Board — July 22: The board will discuss building upgrades for sound dampening, Phase 3 sports courts including sand volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoe pits, and a multi-sport court, and rodeo grounds. Approval of April 22, 2026 minutes and a county report are also listed. Community input is invited.