Transparency Notice

Huerfano County Fire Protection District

Pursuant to section 32-1-809, Colorado Revised Statutes for Transparency Notices may be filed with Special District Association of Colorado. This information must be provided annually to the eligible electors of the district no later than January 15 of each year.

*Note that some information provided herein may be subject to change after the notice is posted.

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District's Principal Business Office

Company
Huerfano County Fire Protection District,
Contact
Heather Vargas
Address
P. O. Box 1204, Walsenburg, Colorado 81089
Phone
7198909312

District's Physical Location

Counties
Huerfano

Regular Board Meeting Information

Location
HCFPD Station 1
Address
310 Main St, Walsenburg, Colorado 81089
Day(s)
2nd Tuesday of ea month
Time
6:30 pm

Posting Place for Meeting Notice

Location
Fire Station #1
Address
310 Main St, Walsenburg, Colorado 81089

Notice of Proposed Action to Fix or Increase Fees, Rates, Tolls, Penalties or Charges for Domestic Water or Sanitary Sewer Services

Location
Address
Date
Notice

Current District Mill Levy

Mills
5.0

Ad Valorem Tax Revenue

Revenue reported may be incomplete or unaudited as of the date this Notice was posted.

Amount ($)
$577,419

Date of Next Regular Election

Date
05/04/2027

Pursuant to 24-72-205 C.R.S.

The district's research and retrieval fee is $5.0 per hour

District Policy
Records Contact
Heather Vargas
719-890-9312

Names of District Board Members

Board President

Name
Frank Martin, Chairman
Contact Info
719-569-1601
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 2

Name
Brad Brooks, Vice Chairman
Contact Info
719-252-5621
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 3

Name
Sherri Faris, Sec-Treasurer
Contact Info
719-248-9345
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 4

Name
Joe Faris, Director
Contact Info
719-248-9348
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 5

Name
Dale W Van Matre, Director
Contact Info
719-240-0135
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Candidate Self-Nomination Forms

Any eligible elector of the special district who desires to be a candidate for the office of special district director must file a self-nomination and acceptance form or letter with the designated election official.

Deadline for Self-Nomination Forms

Self-nomination and acceptance forms or letters must be filed not less than 67 days before the date of the regular election. For the next regular election, the deadline is 02/26/2027.

District Election Results

The district's current election results will be posted on the website of the Colorado Secretary of State (www.sos.state.co.us) and the website indicated below, if any.

Permanent Mail-In Voter Status

Absentee voting and Permanent absentee voter status (formerly Permanent Mail-In voter status): Where to obtain and return forms.

528 Main St,
Walsenburg, CO 81089

Applications for absentee voting or for permanent absentee voter status are available from and must be returned to the Designated Election Official.

528 Main St
Walsenburg, CO 81089

Notice Completed By

Name
Heather Vargas
Company/District
Huerfano County Fire Protection District
Title
Chief of Administration
Email
heathervargas@huerfanofire.org
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