Commissioners flag senior services, election and facilities issues during Rio Grande County meeting

Oct 30, 2024

Commissioners reported concerns about a potential loss of Friday Meals on Wheels service, an EEO complaint, unreadable ballot bar codes, and other local meetings and infrastructure items during the Oct. 30 session.

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During routine updates at the Oct. 30 Rio Grande County Board meeting, commissioners and staff raised community-service and procedural concerns. Commissioner Gene Glover reported that Alamosa Senior Citizens expect to lose Friday Meals on Wheels service, calling the situation ‘‘very concerning’’ for seniors who rely on the program. Commissioner Scott Deacon said he had received many calls about a proposed Aquatic Center, said he supports the center in principle, but expressed reservations about a related tax increase.

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