Huerfano County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

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.