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Public commenters allege probate and records irregularities at Huerfano County meeting
Summary
During the May 12 Huerfano County meeting, two public commenters alleged problems in the county records department and described what they called a 'phony probate' and filings they say were altered; the board accepted public comment but did not take immediate action on the allegations.
Two members of the public used the board’s three-minute public-comment period on May 12 to allege irregularities in Huerfano County’s records and probate processes.
Ronald James Pacheco spoke first and identified himself by name. He told the board he believes there are longstanding problems in the county records department and said he will file a "notice of continuous trespass and demand for escrow." He said the county had not properly recorded a matter involving a railroad and asserted, "When I put my name down on my notary, it's signed Ronald James Pacheco," emphasizing the full name; he added he and another person are engaged in litigation and said he would pursue the matter further if unresolved.
A second commenter who identified himself only as Corey said he attempted to download "book 124348" online and found entries that did not match underlying records. Corey alleged the county had appointed Ramon Pacheco and Zechariah Pacheco as administrators for the Juan Diaz estate despite known heirs and called the document a "phony probate," saying the record had been changed. He asked county officials how they would explain the discrepancy and urged the board to investigate.
The board did not respond with a corrective action during the meeting; the moderator thanked speakers and moved the agenda forward. The public comment period concluded with the administrator and chair proceeding to other business.
What the public said - Ronald James Pacheco: "Notice of continuous trespass and demand for escrow will be coming forward soon"; alleged records errors and ongoing litigation related to county-recorded titles. - Corey (public commenter): "That was a phony probate" and said the county appointed non-family administrators despite heirs being known; asked the board why the matter has not been settled.
Next steps The transcript records the allegations but does not show any staff response or board direction to investigate during the meeting. If county staff or the county attorney plans to respond, that response was not included in the public meeting record.
