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Region 9 Economic Development District is updating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for 2026. This plan sets priorities for the next five years in housing, jobs, infrastructure, natural resources, and quality of life across Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan Counties.

Your participation is key. It takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. All responses are confidential. Results will be combined with other community input to create a regional picture of well-being and opportunity.

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Archuleta County Staff Directory

First NameLast NameTitlePhoneDepartment
Sam Montoia GIS Analyst (970) 264-8312 Information Technology
Ryan Young Maintenance Technician Public Works
Emily Anderson Emergency Comm Dispatcher Sheriff’s Office
Donna Austin Detention Officer Sheriff’s Office
Eric Austin Court House Security Officer Sheriff’s Office
Shaelin Bassett Eligibility Tech DHS
Jill Bell Caseworker DHS
Damien Bernal Equipment Operator II Road & Bridge
Katherine Betzer Arboles Trans Station Fill in Solid Waste
Ausha Bishop RN Public Health Department
Kelly Blocki PH Nurse Courthouse
Connie Bobbitt Accounting Clerk III Finance
James Brinkmann Recycle Center Supervisor Solid Waste
Robert Brown Landfill Supervisor Solid Waste
Stephen Brown Sub Bus Driver MET
Valerie Capone Planner I Planning
Pedro Caraveo Equipment Operator II Road & Bridge
Caitlin Carlisle DHS
Jana Carter Case Service Aid/Fraud & Claims Technician DHS
Valenzuela Chavez Equipment Operator II Road & Bridge