Local Politics

The primary focus of the August 26, 2026 meeting of the Custer County Board of County Commissioners was courthouse sidewalk construction awards, post–Aspen Acres Fire recovery and a federal disaster-declaration support letter, sheriff fee updates, a Forest Service law-enforcement agreement, a Welcome to Westcliffe tourism sign, and first-reading notice for a Model Traffic Code ordinance.

The primary focus of the August 26, 2026 meeting of the Custer County Board of Health was post–Aspen Acres Fire public-health recovery, septic and sanitation workload after the fire, a possible state septic-contractor testing hub in Custer County, communicable-disease and vaccine updates, and a grant-funded request to restore full-time public-health nursing capacity.

The primary focus of the August 19, 2026 meeting of the Custer County Board of County Commissioners was continued post-Aspen Acres Fire recovery, wildfire debris disposal support for residents, application for a major natural disaster mitigation grant, road department staffing, and a proposed scenic overlook grant project.

The primary focus of the August 12, 2026 meeting of the Custer County Board of County Commissioners was post-Aspen Acres Fire recovery, Road & Bridge personnel and operations (especially Wetmore), emergency grant applications, debris management protocols, and routine administrative approvals.

The Custer County Board of County Commissioners meeting covered updates from commissioners, county departments, and public infrastructure projects. Major discussion topics included replacing aging road maintenance equipment, airport emergency preparedness, weed management services, mandatory county employee training, and the transition plan for the retiring Office of Emergency Management director.

Commissioners also discussed wildfire concerns, EMS coverage issues in Wetmore, tourism board restructuring, digitizing county records, and long-term airport improvements including emergency fuel access and runway lighting…

The Custer County Board of County Commissioners meeting covered updates from commissioners, county departments, and public infrastructure projects. Major discussion topics included replacing aging road maintenance equipment, airport emergency preparedness, weed management services, mandatory county employee training, and the transition plan for the retiring Office of Emergency Management director.

Commissioners also discussed wildfire concerns, EMS coverage issues in Wetmore, tourism board restructuring, digitizing county records, and long-term airport improvements including emergency fuel access and runway lighting…

The Custer County Board of County Commissioners meeting covered updates from commissioners, county departments, and public infrastructure projects. Major discussion topics included replacing aging road maintenance equipment, airport emergency preparedness, weed management services, mandatory county employee training, and the transition plan for the retiring Office of Emergency Management director.

Commissioners also discussed wildfire concerns, EMS coverage issues in Wetmore, tourism board restructuring, digitizing county records, and long-term airport improvements including emergency fuel access and runway lighting…

The Custer County Board of County Commissioners meeting covered updates from commissioners, county departments, and public infrastructure projects. Major discussion topics included replacing aging road maintenance equipment, airport emergency preparedness, weed management services, mandatory county employee training, and the transition plan for the retiring Office of Emergency Management director.

Commissioners also discussed wildfire concerns, EMS coverage issues in Wetmore, tourism board restructuring, digitizing county records, and long-term airport improvements including emergency fuel access and runway lighting…

The Custer County Board of County Commissioners meeting covered updates from commissioners, county departments, and public infrastructure projects. Major discussion topics included replacing aging road maintenance equipment, airport emergency preparedness, weed management services, mandatory county employee training, and the transition plan for the retiring Office of Emergency Management director.

Commissioners also discussed wildfire concerns, EMS coverage issues in Wetmore, tourism board restructuring, digitizing county records, and long-term airport improvements including emergency fuel access and runway lighting…

The Custer County Board of County Commissioners meeting covered updates from commissioners, county departments, and public infrastructure projects. Major discussion topics included replacing aging road maintenance equipment, airport emergency preparedness, weed management services, mandatory county employee training, and the transition plan for the retiring Office of Emergency Management director.

Commissioners also discussed wildfire concerns, EMS coverage issues in Wetmore, tourism board restructuring, digitizing county records, and long-term airport improvements including emergency fuel access and runway lighting…

The Custer County Board of County Commissioners meeting covered updates from commissioners, county departments, and public infrastructure projects. Major discussion topics included replacing aging road maintenance equipment, airport emergency preparedness, weed management services, mandatory county employee training, and the transition plan for the retiring Office of Emergency Management director.

Commissioners also discussed wildfire concerns, EMS coverage issues in Wetmore, tourism board restructuring, digitizing county records, and long-term airport improvements including emergency fuel access and runway lighting…

The Custer County Board of County Commissioners meeting covered updates from commissioners, county departments, and public infrastructure projects. Major discussion topics included replacing aging road maintenance equipment, airport emergency preparedness, weed management services, mandatory county employee training, and the transition plan for the retiring Office of Emergency Management director.

Commissioners also discussed wildfire concerns, EMS coverage issues in Wetmore, tourism board restructuring, digitizing county records, and long-term airport improvements including emergency fuel access and runway lighting…