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As announced in November 2024, the Saguache County Land Use office was awarded the Sustainable Code Challenge grant from the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute, courtesy of the Gates Family Foundation. We were one of two jurisdictions to receive this opportunity, and we are now at the end of our journey with this award. We would like to express our deepest appreciation to Chris Duerksen and Jonathan Rosenbloom for their hard work and dedication to conducting their report in a timely manner. Their knowledge and experience were invaluable assets, and we hope that they will be satisfied with our end result once we complete the draft of the 1041 Regulations for Large Solar Development.

With the grant now complete and the majority of work has concluded for Mr. Duerksen and Mr. Rosenbloom, we are utilizing their findings to develop our 1041 Regulations for Large Solar Development. We will work diligently to ensure these regulations are tailored to fit Saguache County. Upon completion of the draft, the Commissioners will conduct a public hearing so please monitor the Saguache County website for updates to stay informed. Should you have inquiries, please contact Amber Wilson, Saguache County Land Use Administrator, at atorrez@saguachecounty-co.gov or 719-655-2321.

To view the final report from Mr. Duerksen and Mr. Rosenbloom, please click here.

To view the powerpoint presentation from Mr. Duerksen and Mr. Rosenbloom, please click here.

Dear Community Members,

We invite everyone; Businesses, farmers, ranchers, horse lovers, classic vehicles, bike riders, etc. to participate in our 66th annual Saguache County Museum Parade on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Start time is set for 11:00 a.m. with a 9:00 a.m. line-up.

We encourage all participants in the parade to decorate their float/vehicle to reflect the theme, "Honoring Our Ute Heritage". First, second, third, and honorable mention places will be given to those who represent the theme the best.

Anyone interested in participating, please contact Logan Gallegos to sign-up. (719) 480-9781

Please click here to download the working draft: DRAFT 1041 Regulations Regarding Solar Projects

**This is a working DRAFT of the proposed Saguache County Solar 1041 Regulations. The purpose is to begin a discussion of the provisions contained in this working draft. Saguache County welcomes and encourages your input both in writing submitted to the Land Use Director, or at one of the scheduled public meetings.**

For information regarding the Care and Share Everyday Eats Commodity Supplemental Food Program please follow the link below to download the informative PDF.

Download the Care & Share CSFP PDF here: Click here to download

No burning in residential areas due to extreme danger. This includes all fire pits, campfires, charcoal grills and all Firewise and Title III grant funding recipients' mitigation debris piles. All mitigation material must be taken to the Baca Grande burn pit - no burning is allowed in residential areas.

This ban does not include barbeque grills using liquid or gas fuels controlled by a valve. These temporary restrictions will remain in effect until the Fire Marshall lifts the ban.

Dan Warwick, Saguache County Fire Marshall / Saguache County Sheriff

Saguache County is seeking to hire a qualified consultant to complete predevelopment design and engineering Plans for affordable housing in Saguache County, Colorado. Work includes a Phase 1 environmental assessment with soil sampling for target parcels, design of a base affordable single-family home utilizing local materials and labor for use in eight (8) or more Casita Park parcels and elsewhere, and individual parcel foundation engineering. With housing expertise to support Saguache County staff with specific Grant-related activities and expertise to increase professional capacity.

If you have any questions please contact Ann Cunningham at (719)-655-2231 or by email
at acunningham@saguachecounty-co.gov

Saguache County Administration

PO Box 100

Saguache, CO 81149

Applications are due no later than 3pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.