Alamosa County public meetings in 2024

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2025 mill levy certification. The body will also consider a special use permit for Havens McDonald and review several professional service agreements and grants.

• Public hearing for Certification of Mill Levy 2025
• Special Use Permit application for Havens McDonald at 2160 S Rd 112
• Value West Professional Services Agreement
• Buell Foundation Grant Contract
• Courthouse Facility Fund Grant

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution appointing Jason Duncan as interim Alamosa County Assessor, effective January 1, 2025, until the 2026 general election. The board also unanimously approved the certification of 2025 mill levies, a special use permit for a manufactured home, and several consent agenda items. The meeting included updates from the Nature Conservancy and the Public Health Department.

• Appointed Jason Duncan as interim County Assessor (unanimous)
• Approved certification of 2025 mill levies (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit 24-006 for Sherri Havens and Dianne McDonald (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: Value West Professional Services Agreement, Buell Foundation Grant, Courthouse Facility Fund Grant (unanimous)
• Approved bills/obligations for General Account and Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 12-11 public hearings (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of December 11 regular meeting minutes

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on the 2025 county budget and consider a text amendment (24-001) related to natural medicine businesses. Public hearings are scheduled for major site plans and special use permits, including Mountain Disposal Inc., Vigil, and Sand Dunes Mushroom Cooperative. The consent agenda includes mutual aid agreements, grants, contracts, and a gun club lease renewal. Other items include appointments, a resolution for commissioner salaries, and a worksession on Imagine Alamosa.

• 2025 Budget Approval (FINAL BUDGET 12.11.2024)
• Text Amendment 24-001 related to natural medicine businesses
• Major Site Plan & Special Use Permit for Mountain Disposal Inc at 16850 Hwy 160
• Major Site Plan for Daniel & Perfilia Vigil at 6613 S Rd 106.65
• Special Use Permit for Sand Dunes Mushroom Cooperative at 175.5 Broadway

The Board of County Commissioners held public hearings on four land-use items. They approved a Special Use Permit for the Sand Dunes Mushroom Co-Op, a Major Site Plan for Daniel & Perfilia Vigil's vehicle repair business, and a text amendment for Natural Medicine Businesses. They denied the Major Site Plan and Special Use Permit for Mountain Disposal's contractor's office.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Sand Dunes Mushroom Co-Op (unanimous)
• Approved Major Site Plan for Daniel & Perfilia Vigil vehicle repair business (unanimous)
• Approved Text Amendment 24-001 for Natural Medicine Businesses (unanimous)
• Denied Major Site Plan and Special Use Permit for Mountain Disposal contractor's office (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Alamosa County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Special Use Permit 24-006 for Havens and McDonald, consider by-laws amendments, and confirm the 2025 meeting calendar. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine administrative items.

• Public hearing on SUP 24-006 (Havens and McDonald)
• Consideration of by-laws amendments
• Approval of special meeting minutes from November 20, 2024
• Confirmation of the 2025 meeting calendar

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission holds a special work session to discuss manufactured homes. No formal decisions are expected; the agenda is limited to discussion and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion about Manufactured Homes (New Business)
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024 Regular Meeting

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 Alamosa County budget. The consent agenda includes several administrative items such as an airport equipment lease, a behavioral health funding amendment, the local marketing district operating plan, and a computer services contract. The board will also discuss a proposed SVP ordinance and receive updates on ambulance services.

• Public hearing on Alamosa County 2025 Budget
• Amendment #4 Behavioral Health Administration – JBBS Funding
• Alamosa County SVP Ordinance
• SLV Airport Equipment Lease
• WSB Computer Services Contract

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed text amendment (TA 24-001) to regulate natural medicine businesses, and on three land-use applications: a special use permit for Sand Dunes Mushroom Cooperative (SUP 24-005), a site plan for Mountain Disposal (SP 24-003), and a site plan for Vigil (SP 24-004). They will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on TA 24-001: Text Amendment on Natural Medicine Businesses
• Public hearing on SUP 24-005: Sand Dunes Mushroom Cooperative special use permit
• Public hearing on SP 24-003: Mountain Disposal site plan
• Public hearing on SP 24-004: Vigil site plan
• Approval of minutes from October 16 regular meeting and October 23 special work session

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a minor subdivision by Wesley Seger and a major site plan by Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. They will also consider consent agenda items including a Peace Officer Mental Health Grant and approve ceremonial items such as Employee of the Quarter and a National Adoption Day Proclamation. Reports from the County Court, Emergency Manager, and Public Health Department are scheduled, along with a contract agreement for the SLV Regional Airport. A worksession tour of a quinoa processing facility in Mosca is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Minor Subdivision, Wesley Seger, Parcel 528718100180
• Public hearing: Major Site Plan, Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.
• Peace Officer Mental Health Grant on consent agenda
• SLV Regional Airport Contract Agreement and Performance & Payment Bonds
• National Adoption Day Proclamation and Employee of the Quarter recognition

Planning Commission

The Alamosa County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a major site plan and two text amendments. The body will also review minutes from the September 11, 2024, meeting.

• Public hearing for SP 24-002 Major Site Plan - Loves Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.
• Public hearing for TA 24-001 Text Amendment regarding Natural Medicine Businesses
• Public hearing for TA 24-001 Text Amendment regarding Manufactured Housing Regulations

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will consider approval of previous meeting minutes, a consent agenda including a liquor license renewal and a coroner's building contract, and a ceremonial proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A public hearing is scheduled for a minor subdivision proposal by Wesley Seger. The board will also discuss appointments including the 2025 preliminary budget, a revision to the SLV Airport contract, and the appointment of a Public Health Director.

• Public hearing for minor subdivision by Wesley Seger, Parcel 528718100180
• Liquor license renewal for Carbone and Company LLC dba Dune Valley Distillery
• Coroner's Building contract (document A133-2019)
• 2025 Preliminary Budget presentation and discussion
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review a courthouse grant request and a public records policy. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a minor subdivision for Alamosa Storage, LLC.

• Unfunded Courthouse Grant Request for $346,000.00
• Public hearing for Minor Subdivision - Alamosa Storage, LLC
• Alamosa County Public Records Policy
• 2025 SLVCCA Funding Request for Veterans Transportation
• Resolution 2024-G-10 Ratifying the Creation of Legal Parcel

San Luis Valley Board of County Commissioners

The San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association will receive presentations from the District Attorney, the Southern Colorado Water Conservation District, the Habitat Conservation Program, the SLV Hazardous Substances program, the SLV Council of Governments, and the CSU Extension Office. The board will also approve minutes from July 22, 2024. No legislative actions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2024
• Presentation from District Attorney Anne Kelly
• Presentation from Southern Colorado Water Conservation District
• Presentation from Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator Crystal Benavides
• Presentation from SLV Hazardous Substances program

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items including Secure Transport applications, a PROM Grant, and the Semi Annual Treasurer's Report. A public hearing is scheduled for a major site plan by Alamosa Storage, LLC. The board will also discuss health concerns at 6130 S Rd 105, consider a nuisance abatement resolution, and review manufactured home regulations.

• Public hearing on Major Site Plan for Alamosa Storage, LLC
• Resolution 2024-G-9 finding nuisance and ordering abatement
• Discussion of health concerns at 6130 S Rd 105
• Consent agenda includes Secure Transport applications, PROM Grant, Semi Annual Treasurer's Report, Weed Control District Report, Amendment to Public Health Emergency Preparedness, and FY25 JBBS Amendment No. 4
• Review of manufactured home regulations (LUDC 3.2.1)

The Board approved the Major Site Plan for Alamosa Storage at 5929 South Road 106, changing the required fence from eight feet to six feet on the south side. The board also approved two secure transportation applications, a resolution addressing a public health threat, and other consent agenda items. No other substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved Major Site Plan for Alamosa Storage with six-foot fence instead of eight-foot (unanimous)
• Approved Secure Transportation application for Met Transport (unanimous)
• Approved Secure Transportation application for Colorado Transportation pending fee payment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-G-9 regarding public health threat at 6130 S Rd 105 (unanimous)
• Approved remaining consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved bills/obligations except Arlan's Pro Services (unanimous)
• Approved bill for Arlan's Pro Services with Van Ry abstaining

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners holds a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public hearings, and appointments. A worksession will discuss options for a resolution related to SB24-131 on concealed carry. Other items include a Board of Adjustment hearing for Richard Hubler and updates on the Public Health Department.

• Worksession on SB24-131 Alamosa County concealed carry options for Resolution
• Appointment for 2025-2027 Wildfire Mitigation Plan
• Homelessness Resolution Program Certification by La Puente
• Selection of Coroner Building RFP
• Board of Adjustment Hearing for Richard Hubler, Land Use

The Board unanimously approved a $358,759 contract with Van Gieson Construction for a new Coroner's facility, funded across two budget years. They also approved a Court Security Grant for about $30,000 in new cameras, and signed a Homelessness Program Certification for La Puente Shelter (no county funds). The Board upheld the Land Use Director's determination that Mountain Disposal's use is waste services, and approved several resolutions including concealed carry on county property.

• Approved Van Gieson Construction bid of $358,759 for new Coroner's facility (unanimous)
• Approved Court Security Grant application for ~$30,000 in new cameras (unanimous)
• Approved Certification of Local Government Approval for La Puente Shelter (unanimous)
• Upheld Land Use Director's definition of Mountain Disposal as waste services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-G-6 authorizing concealed carry on county property (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution G-7 authorizing Treasurer to deposit and invest public funds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-G-8 approving amended 1041 Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with CSU Extension Office (unanimous)

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will consider three resolutions: a supplemental budget, authorization for concealed carry, and a moratorium on skilled gaming. The board will also receive an update on the Master Plan and a weed control report. Consent agenda items include contracts and reports. A worksession involves inspection of two properties.

• Resolution 2024-F-5 Supplemental Budget
• Resolution 2024-G-5 Authorizing Concealed Carry
• Resolution 2024-G-6 Moratorium on Skilled Gaming
• Update on Master Plan
• Commissioner inspection of property parcels 541102300219 and 54110210008

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items including minutes, bills, and consent agenda items such as the VOCA grant and reports. The board will also discuss a temporary use special use permit, hear a budget update and a public health update, and conduct a worksession on a possible moratorium on skilled gaming machines.

• Temporary Use Special Use Permit for Dwight Catalano
• Moratorium on Skilled Gaming Machines worksession
• Public Health Update from Beverly Strnad
• Budget Update from Controller Maricruz Mora
• VOCA Grant on consent agenda

San Luis Valley Board of County Commissioners

The San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association will hold a public meeting on July 22, 2024, to hear presentations and discuss several items, including a resolution honoring the Boulder District Attorney's office, updates on the CSU Extension memorandum of understanding, a suicide prevention program, and opposition to the Conejos County Conservation Area. The board will also receive updates from South Central Seniors and the SLVDRG, and discuss term limits for the District Attorney and elections. No final actions are scheduled on most items; the agenda is largely informational and discussion-based.

• Resolution honoring the Boulder District Attorney's office for assistance in the Baroz case
• CSU Extension MOU updates presented by Larry Brown and Bruce Fickenscher
• Suicide Prevention Program update from CSU Extension and Valley Wide Health
• Discussion of opposition to the Conejos County Conservation Area presented by Joshua Lowenstein
• Discussion of term limits for District Attorney and elections

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will conduct public hearings regarding Xcel and Korsail/Cornflower Solar, LLC land use waivers. The agenda also includes reports on election grants, weed control, and property assessments.

• Xcel 1041 Hearing
• Korsail/Cornflower Solar, LLC 1041 Waiver hearing
• Election Improvement Grant review
• Taxable Property Assessed Value and Property Protests presentation
• Update on FAA requirements for SLV Airport

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will approve minutes from June 12 public hearings regarding liquor licenses and subdivisions. They will also consider Resolution 2024-G-4 regarding a child fatality prevention statement of work. The meeting includes an update on the Public Health Department.

• Approval of June 12 public hearing minutes for Rustic Rook Liquor License
• Approval of June 12 public hearing minutes for Marquis/Greenhill Replat and Minor Subdivision
• Resolution 2024-G-4 regarding Child Fatality Prevention Statement of Work
• Appointment of the Alamosa County 2024 Audit
• Public Health Department update from Interim Director Beverly Strnad

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a liquor license application and two subdivision requests. The meeting also includes the review of various county contracts for public health and behavioral health services. Additionally, the board will discuss an agreement for an online auction portal.

• Liquor license application for Rustic Rook Holdings, LLC
• Replat and minor subdivision by Marquis Development and William & Sharon Greenhill
• Minor subdivision by Karlee & Chris Adcock
• Public health and behavioral health service contracts
• GovEase agreement for an online auction portal

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding Dunes Glamping. The meeting includes reviews of grant resolutions for aviation, behavioral health, and the Sheriff's office, as well as a discussion on East Village Apartments.

• Public hearing: Dunes Glamping
• Discussion: East Village Apartments
• Discretionary Aviation Grant Resolution
• Colorado Behavioral Health Sheriff Dept Grant
• Alamosa Sheriff CICJIS Interface Project Grant

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider land use items including a permit waiver request and a resolution to rescind a special use permit. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a USDOT-FAA settlement agreement.

• Permit Waiver Request for Korsail Cornflower at 1041
• Vacation of Iron Place – Sangre de Cristo Estates Unit 16
• Resolution to Rescind Special Use Permit, 2023-SUP-8
• Building Code Effectiveness Grade presentation
• USDOT - FAA Settlement Agreement

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review routine consent agenda items and various county updates. Discussion topics include airport updates, land use vacation requests, and a refugee response plan.

• El Pomar Grant Application - Veterans Transportation
• BJGN LLC (DBA Discount Liquor) Liquor License Renewal
• SLV Airport AIG Broom 036 Grant Application
• SLV Airport AIP Broom 037 Grant Application
• Vacation of Iron Place – Sangre de Cristo Estates Unit 16

San Luis Valley Board of County Commissioners

The San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association is holding a regular meeting with presentations from various regional organizations, including the Ecosystem Council, DRG/COG, Rio Grande National Forest, Local Foods Coalition, Behavioral Health, RETAC, CSU Extension, and Water Conservancy District. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational.

• San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council update by Director Chris Canaly
• Rio Grande National Forest updates and Q&A with Deputy Forest Supervisor Andrew Kelher
• SLV Local Foods Coalition community food and agriculture assessment and action planning
• SLV Behavioral Health update by CEO/President Victoria Romero
• SLV Water Conservancy District water project funding discussion

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the Community Development Block Grant Business Loan Fund and water project export regulations. The meeting includes a budget update and a worksession for the Coroner Building.

• Public hearing: Community Development Block Grant Business Loan Fund
• Public hearing: Resolution 2024 F-4 regarding Local Marketing District funds
• Public hearing: 1041 Application for RWE Clean Energy, LLC
• Guidelines & Regulations For Water Projects For Export (1041 Regulations)
• El Pomar Grant Application for Veterans Transportation Program

San Luis Valley Board of County Commissioners

The San Luis Valley County Commissioners are holding a special meeting to discuss District Attorney Anne Kelly's request for support of Senate Bill 2024-13, which addresses salary equity for district attorneys and assistant district attorneys. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of Senate Bill 2024-13, Salary Equity for DAs and Assistant DAs
• Request for support from District Attorney Anne Kelly

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review routine business and conduct several public hearings. Items include a resolution regarding non-sanctuary status and various land use and public health updates.

• Resolution Declaring Alamosa County a Non-Sanctuary County
• Liquor License Renewal - Rustic Rook Resort, LLC
• Public Hearing: Resolution 2024-F-4 Appropriating Additional Sums of Money, Marketing District
• Land Use Director appointments
• Land Use Code Enforcement Updates

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a self-storage facility and three minor subdivisions. The board will also discuss the Alamosa Comprehensive Plan kickoff and Xcel transmission lines.

• Special Use Permit for Ridgely proposing a self-storage facility
• Minor Subdivision for Welch to divide a quarter section into two tracts
• Minor Subdivision for Alamosa Storage, LLC to divide 9.5 acres into 3 tracts
• Replat/Minor Subdivision for Russell/Absmeier/Heersink
• Resolution 2024-F-3 appropriating additional sums of money

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss county administration, public health, and emergency operations. Key items include a proposed parking fee schedule for the SLV Regional Airport and the selection of a contractor for the District Attorney building.

• Resolution 2024-G-2 Adopting a Parking Fee Schedule - SLV Regional Airport
• District Attorney Building Contractor Selection
• Letter of Support for Levee Request for CDS Funds
• Request for Application Brownfields Cleanup Grant Program
• Emergency Mutual Aid Agreement

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss several work session items, including aviation proposals and public health assessments. The board is also scheduled to review the County Attorney contract.

• Alamosa County Attorney Contract
• EAS Proposals from John Coleman and Denver Air Connection
• Public Health Community Health Assessment
• Patel Incentive Discussion
• CivicPlus Website Scope of Work

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a lease agreement for the Del Monte Gun Club and professional airport services. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a special use permit for SLV Church of Christ and a subdivision exemption.

• Special Use Permit for SLV Church of Christ (Richard Hubler)
• Tract 3 Mid-Valley Commercial Subdivision Exemption at 2534 S County Rd 100
• Del Monte Gun Club Lease Agreement
• Professional Airport A/E Services
• Audit Engagement Letter

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a site plan and two minor subdivisions. The meeting also includes a discussion on a proposed downtown hotel and a website work session.

• Public hearing: Minor Subdivision for Mary Owens (6203 Rd 12 S)
• Public hearing: Minor Subdivision for Melanie Woodward & Brian Glynn (4918 Rd 14 S)
• Public hearing: Site Plan for Jeremiah Webb (parcel 528502300013)
• Liquor License Renewal for Sally Corp, DBA Great Sand Dunes Oasis
• Discussion regarding a Proposed Downtown Hotel

San Luis Valley Board of County Commissioners

The San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association is holding a regular meeting with a mostly informational agenda. The board will reorganize itself, approve minutes, and receive updates from several organizations, including Care and Share Food Bank, the District Attorney's Office building project, CSU Extension, and SLV Immigrant Sheltering. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Board reorganization
• Care and Share Food Bank update
• District Attorney's Office building project update and DOLA grant
• CSU Extension Office update
• SLV Immigrant Sheltering update

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the certification of mill levies and revenue. The agenda also includes a work session regarding emergency manager concerns and several grant-related items.

• Certification of Mill Levies and Revenue
• Peace Officer Mental Health Grant
• Restorative Justice Micro Grant
• Work session on Emergency Manager Concerns
• Appointments of Reyna Martinez-Ramirez, MariCruz Mora, and Eric Treinen

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider resolutions setting mill levies for the county and the Weed Control District. The agenda also includes various contract approvals and a reorganization of the Board.

• Resolution 2024 F-1 to set Alamosa County Mill Levy
• Resolution 2024 F-2 to set Weed Control District Mill Levy
• CDOT Access Permit No. 523085 - Blue Spruce Ave
• Liquor License Renewal for Mini Mart, LLC dba Loaf n Jug
• Resolution 2024 G-1 Reorganization of Board of County Commissioners