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Commission directs staff to proceed on Tollman Ranch road process to secure school access; costs and easements remain open issues

Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners · April 21, 2026
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Summary

County staff and the school district presented a multi‑party plan to establish a county road to ensure reliable access to Tollman Ranch School. Commissioners approved initiating a viewer''s report and directed staff to pursue required easements and engineering, while noting the viewer cost has risen to about $8,500 and construction upgrades could be costly.

Sweetwater County public works and the local school district asked the commission on April 21 to proceed with steps to formally establish the Tollman (Toman) Ranch bridal as a county road to secure long-term access to Tollman Ranch School.

Public Works Director Jean Lugerski told commissioners the route crosses federal Bureau of Reclamation/BLM land and a short segment lies in Lincoln County, so securing an easement or right-of-way from the BOR and agreement from Lincoln…

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