Fairgrounds work likely delayed as county prioritizes road paving grant application

Nov 21, 2024

Administrator Phil Dorenkamp said Fairgrounds projects may be put on hold if the EIAF grant is pursued and funds are prioritized for paving County Road 13 and County Road 31.9; the board approved the grant submission by unanimous vote.

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Administrator Phil Dorenkamp told the Las Animas County Board of County Commissioners that pursuing the EIAF grant for road paving could require deferring other projects at the county Fairgrounds until a future grant cycle. He presented the board with a $2,050,000 project plan focused on two rural road segments and described a funding mix that leans on DOLA and Road & Bridge contributions.

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