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Public commenters raise land, water and corruption allegations at Huerfano County meeting

Huerfano County Board of Commissioners · May 6, 2026
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Summary

Two public commenters during the May 5 meeting—Ronald James Pacheco and a man identifying himself as Corey—urged the county to address longstanding family land and water claims and said notices sent earlier this year went unanswered; Corey alleged county corruption and said the county is 'formally in default.' Commissioners did not take immediate action on the allegations during the meeting.

During the public comment period at the Huerfano County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 5, two speakers made extended allegations about historical land ownership, recorder entries and water rights, and signaled legal action.

Ronald James Pacheco introduced himself and said his family’s claim dates to 1835. He told the board he has been…

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