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Saguache County Land Use is soliciting a project manager under the designation of the Land Use Administrator for 1041 application proposals submitted to the Saguache County Land Use Office. The project manager shall provide insight and expert advice from firms that are expert in environmental impact studies, as well as other matters of State interest contained in the Saguache County 1041 Regulations. This shall include, but not be limited to, a review of the Saguache County 1041 Regulations for analysis of matters of State interest contained therein to include whether sufficient information has been provided by applicants for a...
Provides An Environmentally Sound Carcass Disposal Pit
Your local Saguache County Landfill reminds everyone that we provide a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible solution for the disposal of animal carcasses. This announcement is being provided as a result of recent discussions across the county concerning the introduction of wolves in Colorado chronic waste disease management efforts, local agricultural needs, and roadkill management strategies.
One of the most important things to remember is that wolves are opportunistic scavengers, and the scent of a rotting carcasses will attract them, a key consideration when individuals dispose of carcasses on their private property. We encourage...
The Saguache County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest for appointment from an individual who would like to serve as the Saguache County representative to the Colorado River District Board of Directors.
Letters of Interest may be addressed to the Board of County Commissioners and submitted to the Saguache County Administration office at 505 3rd Street, Saguache, CO or mailed to PO Box 100, Saguache CO 81149 by 3pm on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025. Letters of interest may also be emailed to wmaez@saguachecounty-co.gov.
The deadline for letters of interest is THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025, at 3PM. The Board of...
The Saguache County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at the Saguache County Commissioners meeting Room located at 501 – 4th Street, Saguache, Colorado, on the following date:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, at 3PM
to consider the vacation of County Road 65AA as requested by Lawrence C. Gunn Jr. and Mary D. Gunn.
To view the proposed road vacation information packet, you may contact the Saguache County Administrator at 505 3rd Street, Saguache, CO 81149 or PO Box 326, Saguache, CO 81149 or email at wmaez@saguachecounty-co.gov or to request a copy you may also call 719-655-2231.
Written comments will be accepted...
The Saguache County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at theSaguache County Road and Bridge meeting Room located at 305 – 3 rd Street, Saguache,Colorado, on the following date:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025, at 1 PM
to consider proposed changes to the 1041 Regulations.
To view the proposed changes, you may contact the Saguache County Land UseDepartment – PO Box 326, Saguache, CO 81149 or atorrez@saguachecounty-co.gov orby calling 719-655-2321 or you may also view the changes on our website atwww.saguachecounty.colorado.gov
Written comments will be accepted until Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 3pm, and maybe sent to Saguache County Land Use...
The Saguache County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at theSaguache County Road and Bridge meeting Room located at 305 – 3 rd Street, Saguache,Colorado, on the following date:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025, at 11 AM
to consider proposed changes to the Saguache County Land Development Code.ARTICLE 2, ARTICLE 4, ARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 8, ARTICLE 10, ARTICLE 13,DEFINITIONSTo view the proposed changes, you may contact the Saguache County Land UseDepartment – PO Box 326, Saguache, CO 81149 or atorrez@saguachecounty-co.gov orby calling 719-655-2321 or you may also view the changes on our website atwww.saguachecounty.colorado.gov .
Written comments will be accepted until...
The Saguache County Board of Commissioners invites the public, local fire districts, and town boards members within Saguache County to attend a Public Hearing on the Colorado Wildfire Urban Interface (WUI) Code.
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2025🕔 Time: 5:00 p.m.📍 Location: Road & Bridge Meeting Room, 305 3rd Street, Saguache, CO
This hearing will provide an opportunity for affected fire districts and municipalities—those required to write and enforce the State of Colorado WUI Code—to share their input. The Commissioners are seeking testimony on:
Opinions regarding the WUI Code.
The ability to enforce its requirements.
The ability to write the required codes.
Authority and feasibility...
Baca Grande Water & Sanitation District
Crestone, Colorado
Date: 05/21/2025
Time: 09:00 AM
Location: Baca Grande Water & Sanitation District
Address: 57 Baca Grant Way S,
Crestone, Colorado 81131
Topic: Water System Improvement Project
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A public hearing will be conducted for informing citizens and soliciting public input, written or oral, regarding the Water Treatment System Improvements Needs Assessment (PNA) and Categorical Exclusion (CatEx). The PNA is a report detailing the project as proposed, including project necessity, alternatives, and components. The...