RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AGRICULTURE IN THE SAN LUIS VALLEY, INCLUDING FARMERS, RANCHERS AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS AND DECLARING MARCH 20th, 2021 AS KNOW YOUR LOCAL PRODUCER DAY 
WHEREAS, Agriculture and livestock production has historically been, and continues to be, one of the key economic drivers in Saguache County; and 
WHEREAS, Saguache County ranching and agricultural families are part of a several billion dollar state industries with a very large amount of economic impact; and 
WHEREAS Food safety and security is enhanced by local food production and consumption; and 
WHEREAS Local food production and consumption contributes to healthy and resilient regional economies; and 
WHEREAS Locally produced foods are often of higher quality, nutrition and environmentally friendly; and 
WHEREAS Local producers are stewards of the land, protecting our water, wildlife and natural resources; and 
WHEREAS employment in the agriculture sector and related industries provides jobs to many citizens of Saguache County and the SLV; and 
WHEREAS Local meat producers treat their animals in a humane fashion; and 
WHEREAS, Local producers and consumers are changing the paradigm of agricultural production toward a system that will sustain us into the future, and 
WHEREAS, grazing on federal lands help with fire mitigation and enhances the ecosystem. 
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE SAGUACHE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SAGUACHE COUNTY, COLORADO declares its support of the Agricultural Industry including the Local Cattle Ranching and Other Livestock Producers, and 
THEREFORE, DECLARING MARCH 20, 2021 as “KNOW YOUR LOCAL PRODUCER DAY, and 
FINALLY, SHALL IT BE RESOLVED, that this Commission supports Senate Bill 21-079 concerning deregulation of direct to customer meat sales in support of ranch to    table private rise and all other legislative actions that support strengthening Colorado agriculture. 
ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Saguache, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 2nd day of March, 2021. 
Trish Gilbert, Saguache County Clerk

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, SAGUACHE COUNTY 
Tim Lovato, Commissioner-aye
Tom McCracken, Commissioner-aye
Lynne Thompson, Commissioner -aye

STATE OF COLORADO)SS
COUNTY OF SAGUACHE) SS
The forgoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 2nd day of March, 2021 by Commissioners Tim Lovato, Tom McCracken and Lynne Thompson in Saguache County, Colorado. 
Witness my hand and official seal. 
RECORDS CLERK
D.White, Deputy Clerk

 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF CRESTONE AMENDING ORDINANCE #2020-004 (AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF CRESTONE REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE 2019-001 WITH AMENDED PROVISIONS OF LIGHTING ORDINANCES IN THE TOWN OF CRESTONE)
 WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of the Town of Crestone passed Ordinance #2020-004 on December 14, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Crestone in furtherance of its application to the International Dark Sky Association (IDA), wishes to enact lower lumen levels and to give priority to matters of public safety, as determined by the Crestone Town Clerk.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF CRESTONE, COLORADO that Ordinance 2020-004 be amended to read as follows:
TOWN OF CRESTONE COLORADO ORDINANCE #2020-004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF CRESTONE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE TOWN OF CRESTONE TO INCLUDE A SECTION RELATING TO ILLUMINATION AND CREATING A “DARK SKY” SECTION OF SAID REGULATIONS FOR THE TOWN.

INTRODUCED, read in full, adopted, APPROVED, and SIGNED the 18th day of February, 2021 by
  Kairina Danfoth, Mayo
  ATTESTED by Allyson Ransom, Town Clerk
  APPROVED AS TO FORM by Gene Farish, Town Attorney
PUBLISHED by Title Only as per CRS 31-16-105 and Crestone Ordinance #2002-014 on February 18, 2021.
 
 
 

2021 Landfill Drop Days Schedule
*Thursday, April 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Saturday, April 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Who Can Participate
Saguache County residents can bring most large items and debris AT NO CHARGE.
*IMPORTANT:  Be ready with valid identification to show proof of residency to cashier (driver’s license
with picture ID or utility bill);
*NO ELECTRONICS (computers, monitors, TV’s etc.) are accepted at the landfill;
*APPLIANCES will only be accepted with proof or certification that Freon has been removed;
*All Burnables, (untreated wood, branches, etc.) Tires, and Metals must be separated from other debris;
*ABSOLUTELY NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS;
*All loads are subject to inspection;
*All loads must be covered and secured for transport. 
Saguache County Landfill Location
The landfill is located off of County Road 55 on 25125 Kelly Road, Saguache, CO.  Telephone:
719-221-1956
*Hours:  Sunday and Monday – Closed
*Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Saturday:  8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.