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Consideration of a Financial Sponsorship to the Colorado 2026 National Association of County Agriculture Agents Annual Conference
The 2026 National Association of County Agriculture Agents Conference will be held in Denver in July. The 2026 conference marks a significant return to Colorado — its first since 1986 in Colorado Springs and only the second time in Denver since 1949. This historic occasion provides a strong opportunity to engage partners and supporters in advancing agricultural education and outreach. This request financial sponsorship of $1,500 in support of conference programming, events, and participant engagement.
Cindi Galabota
CSU Extension Director
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Consideration of Approval to Allocate Secure Rural School Funding to Public Schools
On March 23, 2026, the State of Colorado disbursed $265,779.69 to Archuleta County, under Title I of the Secure Rural Schools Act (SRS) and Title III. Under Title I, the funds must be spent on road and school programs with Archuleta County. Each year, a decision must be made regarding how much of the funding will be retained by the County, versus given to the public schools. Current rules require that a minimum of 25% be given to public schools.
Chad Eaton
Finance Director
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Consideration of Approval to Continue Professional Services with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc.
This is a request to continue professional services with Short Elliot Hendrickson (SEH). The services provided are to include general engineering and environmental monitoring for the Archuleta County Landfill. SEH is the recommended vendor for this purchase. The 2026 agreement not to exceed the amount of $80,000.00
Mike Torres
Public Works Director
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Consideration of Approval to Award Strohecker Asphalt the Pines Drive Resurfacing Project
Archuleta County Road & Bridge Department received a total of two Bids. One from Strohecker Asphalt with a bid of $502,808.80 and another from Oldcastle SW Group in the amount of $571,994.00. My recommended vendor for this purchase is Strohecker Asphalt in the amount not to exceed $502,808.80.
Mike Torres
Public Works Director
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Consideration of Approval to Pave the Remainder of Cloman Boulevard
Archuleta County received a donation to pave the parking lot at Cloman Park. In an effort to protect the newly paved parking lot, I am requesting to pave the remaining 0.3 mile of Cloman Boulevard. There may be additional cost savings since the contractor will be close to the suggested site.
Mike Torres
Public Works Director
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Consideration of Approval of the Notice of Grant and Agreement Award with the U.S. Department of Agriculture
The purpose of this Grant Agreement is for the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, hereinafter referred to as the “NRCS,” to provide technical and financial assistance to Archuleta County, for Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program Project No. 5097 in Archuleta County. This project is in reference to for implementation of recovery measures that if left undone, pose a risk to life and/or property. (DSR 08-03-26-5097-004– Flooding – Protection of infrastructure from future flooding through streambank protection, debris removal, and other protection measures.)
Mike Torres
Public Works Director
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Consideration of Approval to the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation Workforce Housing Funding Request to Be Used for Utility Connection Costs
On March 16, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2021-22 Creating the Archuleta County Workforce Housing Development Fund. This agenda item is a request of $40,000 from the Archuleta County Workforce Housing Development Fund to be used towards utility connection costs.
Longinos Gonzalez, Jr.
County Manager
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Consideration of Approval of a Letter to Colorado Department of Local Affairs for a Formal Request to Amend the Local Planning Capacity Grant Agreement
This letter as a formal request from Archuleta County, to amend its existing Local Planning Capacity (LPC) grant agreement and add a new scope of work in the amount of $25,000. The County has adopted an expedited review policy that meets Proposition 123 requirements and received notification that we are now eligible for $50,000 in Fast Track Incentive Funding. The supplemental funding in the amount of $25,000 would be used to pay wages for the Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Coordinator under project #24-020.
Longinos Gonzalez, Jr.
County Manager
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Consideration of Resolution 2026- _____ Authorizing the County Manager or Their Designee to Submit a Funding Request to DOLA’s Local Planning Capacity Grant Program on Behalf of Archuleta County
This is to amend its existing Local Planning Capacity (LPC) grant agreement and add a new scope of work in the amount of $25,000. The County has adopted an expedited review policy that meets Proposition 123 requirements and received notification that we are now eligible for $50,000 in Fast Track Incentive Funding. This is requesting to have $25k of its to-be awarded incentive dollars, given to the Town the manage to be used to pay wages for the Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Coordinator under project #24-020. The Amendment requests a change to our existing LPC DOLA grant application filed last month, the Resolution gives the County Manager authorization to execute the agreement.
Longinos Gonzalez, Jr.
County Manager
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Consideration of Approval to Award Winning Proposal for the Archuleta County Comprehensive (Community) Plan Update
A Request for Proposal a Community Plan Update for Archuleta County was fielded with a deadline of March 6, 2026. The Board of County Commissioners received three proposals as outlined in the proposal abstract. This agenda item is for the Board of County Commissioners to award the winning proposal and direct staff to prepare a contract with that consultant.
Longinos Gonzalez, Jr.
County Manager
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.