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Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for August 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
ARCHULETA COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Meeting ID 910 9814 1147 – Passcode 4141885
CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR AUGUST 18, 2026 AT 1:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
DISCLOSURES AND/OR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
APPROVAL OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
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Public Hearing for Consideration of Approval of PL-VAR-25-095, 84 Ranch, General Variance
Brian Wattier, representing 84 Ranch, has requested a General Variance from the Conditions of Approval of the Board Conditional Use Permit (Wilderness Lodging, PLN24-189) that was approved on October 7, 2025, by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners.Eva Kruse
Development Services Director
LAND USE HEARING
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Public Hearing for Consideration of Approval of PLN-REZ-26-050 the Administrative Rezoning – Cloman Blvd.
This Administrative Rezoning is for (3) parcels located at RURAL Section: 9 Township: 35 Range: 2W, listed west to east identified in the map below, parcel 569909300161 (±29 ac), parcel 569909100037 (±53 ac), and parcel 569909100036 (±37 ac) adjacent to the Archuleta County Industrial Park along Cloman Blvd., Pagosa Springs, CO. The parcels are currently zoned Agricultural Ranching (AR). This administrative rezoning application has been initiated by the Board of County Commissioners to rezone the subject parcels to Industrial (I).Eva Kruse
Development Services Director -
Public Hearing for Consideration of Approval of PLN26-051, Archuleta Air Industrial – Minor Subdivision, 1061 Cloman Blvd
Silesia Properties has applied for Approval of (PLN26-051) Archuleta Air Industrial – Minor Subdivision – Final Plat. The purpose of this action is to divide the existing 53-acre parcel into two (2) separate parcels – Lot 1 being 3.96 acres, contains the existing Inter-Mountain Propane site and Lot 2 being 49.31 acres, is vacant.Eva Kruse
Development Services Director
LIQUOR BOARD
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Consideration of Approval of a Special Event Permit for Archuleta County Democratic Party Central Committee
The Archuleta County Democratic Party Central Committee has submitted an application for a Special Event Permit to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous liquor at their event on September 12, 2026, at the CSU Extension Building located at 344 US-84 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The Sheriff has been notified of this event and the proper fees were collected. The premises will be posted for the required ten (10) days prior to the event. Staff recommends approval of this Special Event Permit.Micayla Porter
Administrative Assistant -
Consideration of Approval of a Special Event Permit for Pagosa Valor Academy
Pagosa Valor Academy has submitted an application for a Special Event Permit to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous liquor at their event on September 5, 2026, at the Archuleta County Fairgrounds located at 344 US-84 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The Sheriff has been notified of this event and the proper fees were collected. The premises will be posted for the required ten (10) days prior to the event. Staff recommends approval of this Special Event Permit.Micayla Porter
Administrative Assistant -
Consideration of Approval of a Special Event Permit for The Humane Society of Pagosa Springs
The Humane Society of Pagosa Springs has submitted an application for a Special Event Permit to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous liquors at their event on August 29, 2026, at the CSU Extension Building located at 344 US-84 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The Sheriff has been notified of this event and the proper fees were collected. The premises will be posted for the required ten (10) days prior to the event. Staff recommends approval of this Special Event Permit.Micayla Porter
Administrative Assistant
NEW BUSINESS
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Consideration of Resolution 2026 – ______ Approving and Authorizing a Ballot Question for the November 3, 2026 General Election for the Purpose of Proposing an Increasing Existing Lodging Tax by Four Percent (4%)
The Board of County Commissioners desires to submit to the registered, qualified electors residing in the unincorporated areas of Archuleta County, at the election to be held on November 3, 2026, the question of increasing the County’s existing lodging tax by four percent (4%), from two percent (2%) to a total of six percent (6%), on the rental fee, price, or other consideration paid or charged for the leasing, rental, sale, or furnishing of a room or accommodation for a short-term period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days, with the additional revenues to be used for public infrastructure maintenance and improvements of county roads, public safety services, and affordable childcare for the local workforce, thereby enhancing the quality of life for County residents, improving the visitor experience, and supporting the long-term economic vitality of Archuleta County.Longinos Gonzalez, Jr.
County Manager -
Consideration of County Commissioner’s Request for Approval of Payment of Attorneys Fees Incurred in Connection with Complaint Filed with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Real Estate
This agenda item is to consider the request of Commissioner Veronica Medina for the payment of legal fees incurred to respond to a complaint filed with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agency, Division of Real Estate Commission (“DORA”) relating to actions taken by the Commissioner in the course and scope of her duties as a County Commissioner. The complaint has been dismissed by the Division of Real Estate which found no real estate license law violation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR OR ONLINE
This is an opportunity during the meeting for the public to address the Board of County Commissioners on any topic. Please complete the Public Comment Form and submit it 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.