Huerfano County to seek public comment on long-term agreement for Cuchara Mountain Park as Panadero pursues DOLA funding for chairlift

Huerfano County commissioners on the agenda authorized staff to post a proposed long-term agreement with Panadero Ski Corp (PSC) for 30 days of public comment and discussed state grant funding the nonprofit and the county have pursued to rehabilitate Chair 4 and other infrastructure at Cuchara Mountain Park.

The item drew extended public comment from residents and stakeholders, including Panadero Ski Corp board members, a representative of Buckhorn Ridge Outfitters and members of the Cuchara community, who urged the county to protect the park’s recreational character and to ensure any private partner returns revenue to the park.

Nut graf: The county and PSC are negotiating a stewardship arrangement for the county-owned Cuchara Mountain Park while PSC seeks state grants to fund capital work including a chairlift rehabilitation; commissioners said they will gather broader public comment before finalizing any long-term conveyance or lease and approved a resolution confirming the park’s public importance.