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County plans public hearing after La Puente proposal; site access, CDGB funding and neighborhood concerns flagged
Summary
County staff said a proposed reuse of the Powell building (La Puente/PALS) in East Alamosa is advancing toward site planning and CDBG funding steps. Staff said the agency will hold public hearings and coordinate CDOT if highway access is needed; neighbors have raised concerns about future uses and the potential for a homeless shelter.
County staff briefed the board on a proposal to repurpose the Powell building in East Alamosa for early‑childhood and community services with CDBG funding support. Staff said the Community Development Block Grant allocation is being repurposed for the site and that the county will hold public hearings before any final approvals.
Staff said the CDBG administrator advised the county the pivot of funds may not require additional hearings at the state level, but county…
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