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Colfax County commissioners propose in-house attorney, roads and staffing changes in budget workshop
Summary
During the April 9 workshop, commissioners outlined budget priorities including hiring an in-house attorney or capping outside counsel hours, sealing roads east of Raton, pursuing animal control and a Springer shelter, a new roads facility, and making temporary sheriff positions permanent with a 3–5% COLA.
Colfax County commissioners used an April 9, 2024 budget workshop to outline priorities they want considered for the FY 2024–2025 budget.
Chairman Si Trujillo proposed hiring an in-house attorney or limiting outside counsel hours, purchasing a 4x4 vehicle for the county manager’s office, sealing roads east of Raton, pay increases for the road crew, continued funding for VMDC and maintenance, and consideration of elected-official salary increases contingent on voter approval in November; he also urged support for youth activities and attendance at BIPO (not specified further in the transcript).
Commissioner Bret Wier said he wants to continue pursuing animal control services and the Springer animal shelter, a county bridges program, a new Roads Department facility and restroom improvements at the event center.
Vice‑Chairman Mary Lou Kern asked that temporary positions at the sheriff’s department be made permanent, requested a 3–5% cost-of-living adjustment for employees, and urged repairs and ADA compliance work at county facilities, including fixing a hole in the assessor’s office and improving building safety.
No formal motions or votes were recorded during the workshop; commissioners discussed priorities and asked staff to provide follow-up information for detailed budget decisions.
