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You know that idea you’ve been kicking around? Does it fall into one of the three categories below? If so….. it’s time to make your idea a reality!  The Saguache County Commissioners invite you to apply for a Sales Tax Grant through our official website at https://saguachecounty.colorado.gov/saguache-county-sales-tax-grant To make it even easier……Individuals and Agencies now must complete the grant application ONLINE ONLY. 

Funding Ideas Must Fall Under One Of These Three Categories!  (Awarded Grants Range From $500 - $7,500+)

• Youth and Senior Services and Programs
• Alternative Energy Projects and/or Business/Job Creation Opportunities
• Emergency Services, Public Health and Safety

The Saguache County Sales Tax Grant was established through a ballot initiative that created a fund to distribute to individuals, groups and organizations to better the Saguache County Community as a whole. This funding is derived from a 1% sales tax on most goods sold in Saguache County.

Don’t hesitate!  The grant application deadline is 3:00pm on Friday - February 6, 2025! All applications must be submitted by one of the following ways; ONLINE ONLY.

Go Now! Visit our Sales Tax Grant Page and apply for that grant!  Let’s continue working together to make Saguache County a great place to live, work and play!

THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENTS WILL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE SAGUACHE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025, DURING THE REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AT 1:00PM.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SAGUACHE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT 719-655-2231 OR VIRGINA WEST AT VWEST@SAGUACHECOUNTY-CO.GOV. 

Winter storms can be stressful to livestock, especially those kept outdoors. Wind chills and prolonged cold increases their need for shelter, food and water. Dehydration can be a great hazard during winter storms. Prepare now to protect your livestock during
winter storms.

  Read more on "Winter Storms and Your Livestock"

  Read more on "Wind Breaks for Livestock Operations" 

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.