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Commissioners proclaim Art & Beautification Week

by Eric Mullens
WALSENBURG —  The Huerfano County Commissioners had a varied agenda this week which included approval of a proclamation naming the week of July 23-29 as Art and Beautification Week throughout the county.
Proclamation 18-02 said in part the board of commissioners, “understands all people are served every single day by art and beautiful environments.  The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners value artists and gardeners who do work that keep us inspired and fulfilled, “ and “without the Museum of Friends and its Educational and Public Programs the quality of life of the citizens of Walsenburg and Huerfano County would be diminished.” The proclamation also said, “All citizens are encouraged to find ways to beautify the city through art and their gardening efforts.”
In other business this week:
Pop’s Farm marijuana variance
• The board approved a variance in the 1,000 setback in the new county marijuana regulations for Pop’s Farm’s CUP 15-005 allowing the grow operation to expand some of its planting efforts to outdoor locations within their property.  Original conditions set forth by the Planning and Zoning Board remain in effect. Owner Phil Cummings said the cultivation business is about to begin its fifth crop on their property located on Lascar Road.
Compost, wood chipping, wood available.  Recycling may be next
• The commissioners approved an agreement with Frank E. Kirkpatrick, Executive Director of Universal Alliance of Communities, Inc. ( a 501.C-3 non-profit) to move forward with efforts to provide composting material, leaf and limb chipping and wood cutting to citizens at a reduced rate.  The group was expected to get final approval from the City of Walsenburg for a location for the project near the county’s Waste Transfer Station.  The motion approved by the county Tuesday will allow the organization to use the county’s chipper and allow access to the transfer station.  The group hopes in the near future to move into the world of recycling and re-purposing items for lower income community members.  The agreement with the county will be formalized in the near future once it has been put in writing.
4-H report, CSU Extension needs volunteers
   • Commissioners heard a report from CSU-Extension Agent Carl Beeman, who said he is now on 3/4 time with the extension office, giving him additional time to work on agricultural projects and public information in addition to 4-H.  He reported the county fair seems to be on track for later this year and recent public meetings, such as the small acreage landowner’s meeting have gone very well and have been well attended.
Beeman is seeking volunteers interested on sitting on an extension advisory board.  He reported on his efforts to get a large animal evacuation plan in place in case that is necessary during this expected high fire danger summer season.  Beeman said he is working closely with Pueblo County officials on this plan.
• Commissioners approved an address assignment for Carlton Babbs, who has 123 acres off of CR 310 in the Shultz Canyon area.  The family need the address to close on their financing for construction of their primary residence.  All utilities have been brought into the property and two barns have already been constructed.  The variance was granted unanimously.

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