Transparency Notice

Northwest Conejos 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
Northwest Conejos Fire Protection District
Contact
Russell Valdez
Address
710 Broadway, La Jara, CO, Colorado 81140
Phone
719-274-0250

District's Physical Location

Counties
Conejos

Regular Board Meeting Information

Location
Northwest Conejos Fire Protection District Office
Address
710 Broadway, La Jara, CO, Colorado 81140
Day(s)
2nd Tuesday of the month
Time
7:00 pm

Posting Place for Meeting Notice

Location
Northwest Conejos Fire Protection District Office
Address
710 Broadway, La Jara, CO, Colorado 81140

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
6.0

Ad Valorem Tax Revenue

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

Amount ($)
$179,948

Date of Next Regular Election

Date
05/04/2027

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

District Policy
Records Contact

Names of District Board Members

Board President

Name
Russell Valdez
Contact Info
rancidruss@gmail.com
719-588-1867
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 2

Name
Henry Schimpf
Contact Info
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 3

Name
Lionel Valdez
Contact Info
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 4

Name
Vaughn Smith
Contact Info
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 5

Name
Austin Valdez
Contact Info
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 6

Name
Ronney Escheman
Contact Info
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 7

Name
Justin Rogers
Contact Info
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.

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

Notice Completed By

Name
Russell aldez
Company/District
Northwest Conejos Fire Protection District
Title
Retired
Email
rancidruss@gmail.com
Dated