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January 2, 2026 at 4:13pm

Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for January 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

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ARCHULETA COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JANUARY 6, 2026 AT 1:30 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

DISCLOSURES AND/OR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

APPROVAL OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR OR ONLINE

This is an opportunity during the meeting for the public to address the Commissioners on any topic. Please complete the Public Comment Form and submit to an Administrative Staff member prior to the beginning of the meeting. Please keep your comments to three (3) minutes. The Board is not required to discuss or reply to your comment.

NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Designation of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of County Commissioners Pursuant to C.R.S. 30-10-307

Pursuant to C.R.S 30-10-307, the Board of County Commissioners is required to reorganize and choose one member as the Chair. In the event of the Chair’s absence, the Board shall also choose a member as the Vice Chair.

Longinos Gonzalez, Jr.
County Manager

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Public Hearing for Consideration of Approval of the LPEA General Variance located at 2140 Trujillo Rd

LPEA has requested a General Variance at 2140 Trujillo Road (County Road 500). Specifically, the variance requested is from the 40’ maximum height in the Agricultural Ranching Zone District under Table 4 of the Archuleta County Land Use Regulations. Appellant was approved for a Board Conditional Use Permit (BCUP) to permit a new utility substation located on the property described above (PLN-25-079) by the Board of County Commissioners public hearing on the December 4, 2025.

Melissa Ryan
Planning Manager

25-082 BOA Staff Report, LPEA Gen Height Var 251204

PAYABLE WARRANTS AND PURCHASE CARDS

Ratification of Accounts Payable for December 16, 2025 – December 30, 2025.

Account Payables for December 31, 2025 – January 6, 2026

12-30-25 BOCC AP REGISTER

01-06-26 BOCC AP REGISTER updated
Consideration of Resolution 2026 – ___ Consolidating 2 Lots Located in Pagosa Vista, Into 1 Lot, Owned by Angel Isaac Medrano Tapia

This request is to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 133 and 134 of Pagosa Vista, according to the plat thereof filed for record September 13, 1971 as Reception No. 74884, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Archuleta County, Colorado, to become Lot 133X, owned by Angel Isaac Medrano Tapia. The impact on the County budget is generally neutral, as revenue from the County Fee Schedule offsets the reduction in property taxes. This consolidation has been reviewed by the Staff and is recommended for approval.

LOT CONSOLIDATION Resolution Medrano
Consideration of Board of Adjustment Resolution 2026- ______ Consolidating Three Lots Located Piedra Park 7 into One Lot, Owned by Michael and Tamara McDowell

This request is to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 7, 8, and 9, Piedra Park 7, Block 5, according to the plat thereof filed for record February 1, 1967 as Reception No. 69480, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Archuleta County, Colorado, to become Lot 7X, also known by address as: 561 MEADOW LARK, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, Owned by Michael E. McDowell and Tamara McDowell. The impact to the County budget includes fees paid per the County Fee Schedule, generally balanced by a reduction of property taxes. This consolidation has been review3ed by the Staff and is recommended for approval.

LOT CONSOLIDATION Resolution McDowell
Consideration of Resolution 2026 – ______ Appointing Raymond F. Taylor as the Archuleta County Veterans Service Officer

Pursuant to C.R.S. 28-5-802, the Board of County Commissioners shall appoint a county veterans services officer for a term of two years.

Longinos Gonzalez, Jr.
County Manager

Resolution Appointing Veterans Service Officer
Consideration of Resolution 2026 – _____ Approving Keyah Grande Outdoor Shooting Range Board Conditional Use Permit

At their Regular Meeting on December 21, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing to approve a Board Conditional Use Permit for Keyah Grande Outdoor Shooting Range. The Board with a 2-1 vote, approved the Conditional Use Permit with certain conditions. Keyah Grande, LLC has complied with the conditions, and this Resolution is to formally approve the Conditional Use Permit. Staff recommends adoption of this Resolution.

Resolution – Keyah Grande Shooting Range CUP
Ratification of the Chair’s Signature on Resolution 2025-75 Approving the Consolidation of Three (3) Lots Into One (1) Lot in Reserve at Pagosa Peak Phase 4, Owned by Jason and Jennifer Jennings and Carla and Jon Swofford

This item is being presented to ratify the final signed Resolution, which included a correction from ‘River at Pagosa Peak Phase 4’ to ‘Reserve at Pagosa Peak Phase 4’ following the Board’s initial approval on December 16, 2025.

RESOLUTION 2025-75

LOT CONSOLIDATION – Swofford Jennings
Ratification of the Chair’s Signature on the Colorado Department of Human Services Certificate of Compliance for 2026-2027

This agenda was approved the November 5, 2025 regular meeting. The Chair signed this Certificate of Compliance on December 31, 2025.

DHS Health Care Policy and Financing

NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED

Consideration of Resolution 2026 – ____ Establishing a Location for the Posting of Official County Notices, Setting Meeting Dates for the 2026 Calendar Year and Establishing Days and Office Hours for County Offices to Transact County Business for Fiscal Calendar Year 2026

Pursuant to C.R.S. §24-6-402, the Board of County Commissioners (“BoCC”), at their first regular meeting of the calendar year, shall designate a public posting place(s) for notice of agendas. Pursuant to C.R.S. §30-10-303, at their first regular meeting of the calendar year, the BoCC is required to set the dates and times for BoCC meetings. Pursuant to C.R.S. §30-10-109, the BoCC is required to establish the days and office hours for county offices to be kept open for the transaction of county business. This resolution complies with these three statutory requirements.

Longinos Gonzalez, Jr.
County Manager

Resolution Designating Meeting Dates and Office Hours – DRAFT
Consideration and Designation of Board and Committee Appointments for 2026

The Board of County Commissioners have appointments on various Boards and Committees for local and regional organizations. They may appoint other members of the community or staff in their place.

Longinos Gonzalez, Jr.
County Manager
Consideration Of The Appointment Of A Budget Officer For Fiscal Year 2026

Pursuant to C.R.S. 27-1-104, the governing body of each local government shall designate or appoint a person to prepare the annual budget for submittal to that governing body. The County Manager has historically been designated as the Budget Officer for Archuleta County.

Longinos Gonzalez, Jr.
County Manager
Consideration of Approval of the Animal Shelter Management and Service Agreement with the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs

This Animal Shelter Management and Services Agreement with the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs provides the terms and conditions for sheltering strayed and surrendered animals in Archuleta County for the 2026 calendar year.

Longinos Gonzalez, Jr.
County Manager

2026 Animal Service Agreement

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4): The Board reserves the right to meet in executive session for any purposes allowed and announced prior to voting to enter into executive session.

Executive Session

Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute §24-6-402(4), upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the quorum present, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(f)(II) and for conference with an attorney for the purposes of legal advise regarding pending litigation cases concerning the County pursuant to C.R.S §24-6-402(4)(b).

Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for January 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JANUARY 6, 2026 AT 1:30 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

DISCLOSURES AND/OR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

APPROVAL OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR OR ONLINE

NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Designation of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of County Commissioners Pursuant to C.R.S. 30-10-307

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Public Hearing for Consideration of Approval of the LPEA General Variance located at 2140 Trujillo Rd

NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED

Consideration of Resolution 2026 – ____ Establishing a Location for the Posting of Official County Notices, Setting Meeting Dates for the 2026 Calendar Year and Establishing Days and Office Hours for County Offices to Transact County Business for Fiscal Calendar Year 2026

Consideration and Designation of Board and Committee Appointments for 2026

Consideration Of The Appointment Of A Budget Officer For Fiscal Year 2026

Consideration of Approval of the Animal Shelter Management and Service Agreement with the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive Session

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR BOCC MEETING

CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JANUARY 6, 2026 AT 1:30 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

DISCLOSURES AND/OR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

APPROVAL OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR OR ONLINE

NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Designation of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of County Commissioners Pursuant to C.R.S. 30-10-307

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Public Hearing for Consideration of Approval of the LPEA General Variance located at 2140 Trujillo Rd

LIQUOR BOARD – CONSENT AGENDA

Consideration of Approval of a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License Renewal for MAS Events LLC dba Keyah Grande Guest House

Consideration of Approval of a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License Renewal for Martinez M&M Enterprises LLC dba Boss Hoggs

CONSENT AGENDA

PAYABLE WARRANTS AND PURCHASE CARDS

Consideration of Resolution 2026 – ___ Consolidating 2 Lots Located in Pagosa Vista, Into 1 Lot, Owned by Angel Isaac Medrano Tapia

Consideration of Board of Adjustment Resolution 2026- ______ Consolidating Three Lots Located Piedra Park 7 into One Lot, Owned by Michael and Tamara McDowell

Consideration of Resolution 2026 – ______ Appointing Raymond F. Taylor as the Archuleta County Veterans Service Officer

Consideration of Resolution 2026 – _____ Approving Keyah Grande Outdoor Shooting Range Board Conditional Use Permit

Ratification of the Chair’s Signature on Resolution 2025-75 Approving the Consolidation of Three (3) Lots Into One (1) Lot in Reserve at Pagosa Peak Phase 4, Owned by Jason and Jennifer Jennings and Carla and Jon Swofford

Ratification of the Chair’s Signature on the Colorado Department of Human Services Certificate of Compliance for 2026-2027

NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED

Consideration of Resolution 2026 – ____ Establishing a Location for the Posting of Official County Notices, Setting Meeting Dates for the 2026 Calendar Year and Establishing Days and Office Hours for County Offices to Transact County Business for Fiscal Calendar Year 2026

Consideration and Designation of Board and Committee Appointments for 2026

Consideration Of The Appointment Of A Budget Officer For Fiscal Year 2026

Consideration of Approval of the Animal Shelter Management and Service Agreement with the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive Session

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR BOCC MEETING