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For Immediate Release

Saguache County Landfill…… 

Provides An Environmentally Sound Carcass Disposal Pit

Your local Saguache County Landfill reminds everyone that we provide a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible solution for the disposal of animal carcasses.  This announcement is being provided as a result of recent discussions across the County concerning the introduction of wolves in Colorado chronic waste disease management efforts, local agricultural needs, and roadkill management strategies.

One of the most important things to remember is that wolves are opportunistic scavengers, and the scent of rotting carcasses will attract them, a key consideration when individuals dispose of carcasses on their private property.  We encourage those who currently practice this way of carcass disposal to consider how you can make your place less attractive to them by disposing of them at the local landfill and/or making sure that you follow best management practices for on-site burial as issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division.  Having a disposal plan in place will keep future depredation events to a small number.   

The Saguache County Landfill carcass pit operates in strict compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, with key environmental protection measures that include:

• Strategic Location: The pit is situated at least 300 feet away from any standing, flowing, or groundwater sources and is not in a floodplain to prevent water contamination.
• Engineered Design: The facility is designed with appropriate containment systems to minimize environmental impacts.
• Operational Protocols: Carcasses received at the landfill will be covered with soil or other daily cover materials on the day of arrival to control odors, prevent access by scavengers, and minimize public health risks. 

The Saguache County Landfill offers a vital, permitted disposal option for residents, ranchers, hunters, and agricultural producers, ensuring that animal remains are properly managed. Please notify the landfill attendant in advance when transporting a carcass for disposal by calling 719-221-1956.  The fees associated with large animal carcasses over 400 lbs. are $20.00, and small animal carcasses less than 400 lbs. are $10.00.

Standard hours of operation are Tuesdays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm; Saturdays, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm; and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays.  A notice of holiday closures and hours can be found on our county website at saguachecounty.colorado.gov and click on the Landfill & Recycling page.

The Saguache County Landfill & Recycling facility is dedicated to providing safe, compliant, and sustainable waste management solutions for the residents and businesses of Saguache County. We are committed to protecting human health and the environment through responsible operations and community engagement.

To ensure a safe and respectful environment for all participants, Saguache County has implemented new security procedures for all public Zoom meetings. These measures are in response to recent incidents of inappropriate behavior during virtual sessions and are intended to protect both meeting participants and County staff.

Effective immediately, general participants will not have access to chat, microphone, camera, or screen sharing functions. When it is your time to speak according to the meeting agenda, microphone and video access will be temporarily enabled for you by the meeting host.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to maintain professional and secure public meetings for everyone.

Saguache County, CO — The Saguache County Department of Social Services (DSS) announces the temporary closure of its office in Center, CO. This decision aligns with ongoing efforts to strengthen countywide service delivery and meet the requirements outlined in the Performance Corrective Action Plan (CAP) under MDL 25-010.

Due to identified performance challenges—particularly in managing multiple office locations—the County has taken steps to consolidate operations in order to improve oversight and coordination. Maintaining a single DSS office is a strategic move to ensure compliance with CAP targets and avoid potential fiscal sanctions.

We remain committed to serving our community and to returning to full compliance as swiftly as possible.  Once we’ve met our performance goals, we will explore opportunities for strategically placed outreach sites within Saguache County.

 In the meantime, community members in Center can still access services in the following ways:

• Applications Available: Pick up forms at the Public Health Office located at 220 S. Worth St., Center, CO 81125.
• Document Drop-Off: A secure drop box is available at the same location for submitting applications or documents. These are retrieved daily by DSS staff.
• Contact Us: For questions or assistance, please call 719-655-2537.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this transition. Our top priority is to continue serving the residents of Saguache County with improved efficiency and care.

NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Saguache County Board of Commissioner for the ensuing year of 2026; an updated copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Saguache County Clerk and Recorder, where the same is open for public inspection.  The budget is also posted on our website – www.saguachecounty.colorado.gov/financials. 

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget to be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 9:00AM in the County Commissioners Meeting Room at the Saguache County Courthouse 501 4^th Street, Saguache, CO.

Any interested elector of Saguache County may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.  

Final 2025 Budget adoption may be considered at the same meeting of the Board of County Commissioners to be held in the Commissioners meeting Room, Saguache County Courthouse, 501 4^th Street, Saguache, CO.

ADVERSTMENT OF

Colorado River District Board Appointment

The Saguache County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest for appointment from an individual who would like to serve as the Saguache County representative to the Colorado River District Board of Directors.

Letters of Interest may be addressed to the Board of County Commissioners and submitted to the Saguache County Administration office at 505 3^rd Street, Saguache, CO or mailed to PO Box 100, Saguache CO 81149 by 3pm on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025. Letters of interest may also be emailed to wmaez@saguachecounty-co.gov.

The deadline for letters of interest is THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025, at 3PM. The Board of County Commissioners will review comments and make a decision on this appointment at their regular meeting on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025.

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

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

For Immediate Release Public Hearing Notice

Saguache County Board of Commissioners

The Saguache County Board of Commissioners invites the public, local fire districts, and town boards members within Saguache County to attend a Public Hearing on the Colorado Wildfire Urban Interface (WUI) Code.

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Road & Bridge Meeting Room, 305 3rd Street, Saguache, CO

This hearing will provide an opportunity for affected fire districts and municipalities—those required to write and enforce the State of Colorado WUI Code—to share their input. The Commissioners are seeking testimony on:

• Opinions regarding the WUI Code.
• The ability to enforce its requirements.
• The ability to write the required codes.
• Authority and feasibility of adopting related fees.

Your participation is important to help guide how the WUI Code will be applied within Saguache County.

🍕 Pizza will be provided.

For more information, please contact the Saguache County Administration Office at (719) 655-2231.

By Order of the
Saguache County Board of Commissioners

SAGUACHE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL BE ACCEPTING COMMENT CONCERNING “BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR SAGUACHE COUNTYAND THE BOARD OF HEALTH FOR THE SAGUACHE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AGEGENCY SHALL SIMULTANEOUSLY SIT AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS” RESOLUTION UNTIL MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025, AT 3PM.  

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN COMMENT YOU MAY EITHER EMAIL THEM TO WENDI MAEZ, ADMINISTRATOR AT wmaez@saguachecounty-co.gov, MAIL THEM TO PO BOX 100, SAGUACHE, CO 81149 OR DELIVER THEM TO 505 3^RD STREET, SAGUACHE, CO.  

You may view the Proposed Draft Resolution at our website www.saguachecounty.colorado.gov or request a copy by emailing wmaez@saguachecounty-co.gov. or by calling 719-655-2231.

The Saguache County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at the Saguache County Commissioners meeting Room located at 501 – 4^th Street, Saguache, Colorado, on the following date: 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, at 3PM

to consider the vacation of County Road 65AA as requested by Lawrence C. Gunn Jr. and Mary D. Gunn.

To view the proposed road vacation information packet, you may contact the Saguache County Administrator at 505 3^rd Street, Saguache, CO 81149 or  PO Box 326, Saguache, CO 81149 or email at wmaez@saguachecounty-co.gov or to request a copy you may also call 719-655-2231.

Written comments will be accepted until Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 3pm, and may be sent to Saguache County Administrator at PO Box 100, Saguache, CO 81149 or email wmaez@saguachecounty-co.gov.