Experienced individual needed for part time Veterans Service Officer. The position will be approximately 3 days per week.  Please contact April Quintana with the Saguache County Administration office for an application or printable at www.saguachecounty.net

 Call 719-655-2231 for more information.

Applications close on Friday January 24, 2020 at 3:00 P.M.

Saguache County is an EEO employer.  Drug testing and a background check will be required for final applicants.

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 in the basement of the courthouse or mailed to PO Box 100, Saguache CO 81149 by 3pm on THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020.

The deadline for letters of interest is THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 at 3PM. The Board of County Commissioners will review comments and make a decision on this request at their regular meeting on TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020.

The Saguache County Board of Commissioners will be taking Grant Applications for Saguache County Sales Tax Grants until 3:00PM, Friday, February 14, 2020.

To be eligible grant applications must be for either:  Emergency Services/Public Health and Safety; Youth and Senior programs, projects, or organizations; or Renewable Energy projects/Business Opportunities and Job Creation.

Grant applications are available on our website at saguachecounty.net/administration – see “sales tax grant applicationform5” or you can contact the Saguache County Administration office at 719-655-2231 to request a copy of the grant application

PUBLIC NOTICE 911 SURCHARGE INCREASE

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

By the Gunnison-Hinsdale Combined Emergency Telephone Service Authority to increase the

surcharge for 911 services to two dollars and no cents ($2.00).

Notice is hereby given that the Gunnison-Hinsdale Combined Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board ("Authority") has applied to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission ("PUC") on December 11, 2019 in Proceeding No. 19A-0686T, for approval to increase the current 9-1-1 surcharge fees affecting residents within portions of Gunnison, Hinsdale and Saguache Counties with a wired, wireless, VoIP telephone service or services within the identified Public Service Answering Point (PSAP) area. The Authority has requested that the new surcharge become effective upon approval of the PUC and after sixty (60) days' notice to all service suppliers.

The requested surcharge increase from the current amount of one dollar and no cents ($1.00) per month to the two dollars and no cents ($2.00) is necessary to pay for and maintain, as allowed by C.R.S. §§ 29-11-102 and 104, costs associated with the emergency telephone service and emergency notification service for equipment and installation, monthly recurring charges from service providers and basic emergency service providers, and personnel expenses necessarily incurred for the public safety answering point serving exchanges in Gunnison, Hinsdale and Saguache counties or as identified within the PSAP area.

The Application filed by the Authority with the PUC will be available for inspection by contacting Ben Cowan at Gunnison-Hinsdale Combined Emergency Telephone Service Authority, PO Box 239, 201 W. Virginia Ave. Gunnison, CO 81230, telephone (970) 641-8070, and at the Colorado Public Utilities Commission Offices at 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, Colorado 80202.

Any person may file written comments or objections concerning the Application with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. The Commission's email address is:

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The Commission will consider all written comments and objections submitted prior to the evidentiary hearing on the application. Any person who desires to participate as a party in any proceeding before the Commission regarding the filing shall file an intervention in accordance with Rule 1401 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Written objections may be filed within 60 days of the filing date of the application, and a request for intervention may be filed within 30 days of the filing date of the application. An objection without an intervention shall not be adequate to permit participation as a party.

The Commission may hold a public hearing in addition to an evidentiary hearing on the Application and if such a hearing is held, members of the public may attend and make statements even if they did not file comments, objections or an intervention. If the Application is uncontested and unopposed, the Commission may determine the matter without a hearing and without further notice.

Any person desiring information regarding if and when hearings may be held shall submit a written request to the Commission or shall alternatively contact the External Affairs Section of the Commission at (303) 894-2070 or (800) 456-0858.

Saguache County will be accepting applications for a County Land Use Administrator until Friday, January 17, 2020. This position manages, coordinates, and supervises all aspects of the Land Use Department in relations to zoning and subdivision regulations and other land uses within the County to ensure the prompt and efficient operation of the office.  All aspects of the position are completed with the approval of and in conjunction with the Board of County Commissioners.  This position is appointed and supervised by the three-member Board of County Commissioners.  A copy of the job description and qualifications may be obtained from Human Resource Personnel Director, April Quintana or may be obtained from Administration office or www.saguachecounty.net. Mrs. Quintana can be reached at 719-655-2231.  Administration office located at Saguache County Courthouse, 505, 3rd Street, Saguache Colorado.

Saguache County is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will require the passing of a pre-employment drug test and back ground check. 

Hiring Immediately:  Saguache County Road and Bridge - Operator I positions.

REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and six months or more of relevant experience.  Prospective employees applying with Saguache County will be required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.           

Operator I is a full time position – applicants must be able to operate light and heavy equipment and perform manual labor in the maintenance, repair and minor construction of roads, streets, bridges, signs, markings and related facilities.  Applicants must be physically capable of periods of sustained physical exertion and may be required to lift and move up to 75 lbs. to 150 lbs. 

Applications are available at the Saguache County Road and Bridge Office 305 3rd Street, PO Box 476, Saguache, CO  81149 – 719-655-2554 or on the Saguache County website – www.saguachecounty.net under the Road and Bridge Department tab.  Please fill out and submit both Saguache County Employment Application and the Drivers-Application.  A complete job description is also available at the Road and Bridge Office.

Completed applications can be hand delivered or mailed to Saguache County Road and Bridge – at the address listed above, sent by email to or faxed to: 719-655-2543.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until a qualified candidate is hired. Saguache County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Drivers-Application.pdf1.80 MB

You can now look at a map of any parcel in Saguache County. Please click here for the available link.

To see the Board of County Commissioner's meeting agendas, you can either go their page and click on the Commissioners Agendas link or you can click the link below.

https://www.saguachecounty.net/index.php/commissioners-agendas

HELP WANTED:  Saguache County Landfill is Hiring for an additional Full Time Attendant.

REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants must fill out and submit an application, must be an experienced front end loader operator and possess a valid driver’s license.  Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and six months or more of relevant experience.  Final candidates applying with Saguache County will be required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.   Pay D.O.E.       

Landfill Attendant is a full time 40 hour per week position – starting at 8:00 A.M. each day Tuesday through Saturday (subject to change)  Those applying must be an experienced front end loader operator, have the ability to do strenuous outdoor physical labor in extreme weather conditions and be able to lift and/or move 20 lbs. to 75 lbs. 

Applications are available at the Saguache County Road and Bridge/Landfill Office 305 3rd Street, PO Box 476, Saguache, CO  81149 – 719-655-2554 or by clicking the link below.

Completed applications can be hand delivered or mailed to Saguache County Road and Bridge/Landfill Office – at the address listed above, sent by email to or faxed to: 719-655-2543.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until a qualified candidate is hired. Saguache County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

General-Application.pdf1.98 MB

The Saguache County Board of Commissioners are accepting written offers for County Owned Property at this time. The lots available will be accepted by the Commissioners, at their discretion, on or until July 15, 2020.

If you would like to submit a bid offer for any available properties a bid packet and a list of properties is available by clicking the files below, by calling the Land Use office at 719-655-2321 or by email request to .

Bids must be submitted on a County bid form.  Funds must accompany bids.  NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The Board reserves the right to refuse any bid submitted.

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Experienced individual needed for part time Veterans Service Officer. The position will be approximately 3 days per week.  Please contact April Quintana with the Saguache County Administration office for an application or printable at www.saguachecounty.net

 Call 719-655-2231 for more information.

Applications close on Friday January 24, 2020 at 3:00 P.M.

Saguache County is an EEO employer.  Drug testing and a background check will be required for final applicants.