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Willie Squires, Sheriff’s Department:
Lieutenant Squires consistently demonstrates leadership skills in multiple critical roles. He serves as a Team Leader for the San Luis Valley Regional SWAT Team, where his professionalism, tactical expertise, and calm decision-making skills enhance team effectiveness and safety. In addition, he is the Lieutenant of the Alamosa County Detention Center, where he does an outstanding job overseeing operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring the facility runs efficiently and professionally. Lieutenant Squires also serves as a Task Force Operator with the United States Marshals Service, further reflecting the trust placed in him at both the local and federal levels. He routinely assists patrol deputies with high risk calls and is always willing to step in where ever help is needed, regardless of assignment or schedule. Lieutenant Squires possesses extensive knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures and is always willing to share his knowledge with others. He consistently makes himself available to answer questions and provide guidance. Lieutenant William Squires commitment, leadership, and willingness to serve above and beyond expectations make him highly deserving of recognition as Employee of the Quarter.
Janelle Santillano, Clerk & Recorder’s Office:
1st Nomination: On 12/3/25 the Treasurer and Public Trustee were processing a foreclose auction and sale. The purchaser needed a Spanish translator. We went to the Clerk’s Office and Janelle volunteered to assist us. It was a complicated sale and the transaction required a significant amount of time and translation, about an hour. Janelle was very patient with us and the process and did an exceptional job listening to our rules and assisting the customer by translating in detail. This was a perfect example of a team work situation.
2nd Nomination: Janelle was very patient with both the Treasurer’s Office staff and with the community member wishing to make the purchase. Janelle took her time in explaining and making sure the bidder understood what was expected during the auction.
3rd Nomination: I appreciate Janelle’s help with the auction as it helped a member of our community be able to participate in something he could have struggled with or not have fully understood what he was putting money into without the translation. Janelle helped to explain all the rules as we stated them and the regulations as well as to explain what he was bidding on to ensure he did not miss any details of the foreclosure sale and how much money he was going to be bidding.
Eric Treinen, Emergency Manager:
I would like to nominate Eric for Employee of the Quarter for several reasons. As the airport has grown over the last few years, Eric has always stepped up to assist. These efforts range from teaching classes to our staff, leading emergency exercises’, testing our ARFF equipment, helping develop procedures that make the airport safer and most recently, he has put a lot of time and effort into helping the Airport prepare to bring the new ARFF truck on line. We are fortunate to have Eric on the team and appreciate the extra time and work he spends in our department outside of his main job duties.
Chief Dingfelder from the Alamosa Police Department attended the January 14th Commissioner’s meeting to recognize two members of the Alamosa Sheriff’s Department. Chief Dingfelder read the following recognition of Lieutenant William Squires: On June 23, 2024 Sergeant William Squires supervised on duty officers from the Alamosa Police Department who responded to a shooting at the Sunset Motel. Upon arrival, officers discovered three shooting victims, two deceased and one in critical condition. Sergeant Squires promptly assumed command, coordinating the investigation, hospital security, and deployment of numerous officers from multiple agencies. Shortly after the initial call, an additional call reported a crash southwest of Alamosa, followed by an attempted carjacking. It was swiftly determined that the shooting suspect was also responsible for the attempted carjacking. After securing the hotel scene and implementing appropriate resources, Sergeant Squires now Lieutenant Squires, proceeded to the crash and attempted carjacking scene, assuming command of the search for the suspect on foot. Over the subsequent 14 hours, Sergeant Squires, with minimal rest, commanded and participated in an extensive manhunt for a dangerous fugitive in the San Luis Valley. Due to his persistence, dedication, coordination with multiple agencies and officers, the suspect was apprehended without further violence following the prolonged foot pursuit. Sergeant Squires is commended for his professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to apprehending this dangerous fugitive and ensuring the community's safety. Because of the exceptional work of Sergeant Squires in the initial stages, the suspect was convicted in July of 2025 and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences in prison. Chief Dingfelder read the following recognition of Sheriff Robert Jackson: On May 7, 2025 the Alamosa Police Department was notified of a shooting that had occurred in 300 block of Eighth Street. Alamosa Police Sergeant Tate Kindschuh, and Alamosa County Sheriff Robert Jackson, were the first law enforcement officers to arrive on scene. Sheriff Jackson found a man in the parking lot with a gunshot wound to the chest, and immediately began administering first aid. This was done without cover or concealment while the shooter remained at large inside of a nearby apartment. Sergeant Tate Kindschuh arrived shortly after and positioned himself to shield Sheriff Jackson and the victim aware of the ongoing threat and exposure of the victim and Sheriff Jackson. Sergeant Kindschuh proceeded towards the apartment. Sergeant Kindschuh approached the upstairs apartment, where the shooter exited despite the shooters tactical advantage. Subsequently, the suspect came out and was apprehended by Sergeant Kindschuh and Sheriff Jackson without further incidence. Their actions demonstrated exceptional courage and the significant personal risk for the safety of the victim and the public. Sheriff Jackson is commended for initially stabilizing the incident and assisting the Alamosa Police Department with this critical incident. This suspect was also convicted in December, but is yet to be sentenced.
Land Use Director Richard Hubler was presented with a plaque reading, "Exceptional commitment award presented to Richard Hubler for exceptional contributions above and beyond customary service levels for the betterment of the Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council, awarded by Colorado Chapter of The International Code Council."
The Alamosa Coroner's building is dedicated to the citizens of Alamosa County. The Coroner and the Deputy Coroners whose diligent efforts in investigating deaths and providing crucial support to the bereaved families are invaluable to our community. The statutory responsibilities of the coroner's office are simple; establish a cause and manner of death, identify the deceased, issue a death certificate and notify the family. But the human side is so much more. This building is a testament to the coroner and deputies who are dedicated to honoring the dead with dignity and respect, ensuring every life is remembered and every story is heard. Thank you for your work.
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Road will be closed at CR 109 South for West bound traffic, and East of Estrella. Local residents will have access however. Thru traffic will need to use an alternate route. For questions call Alamosa County Road & Bridge 719-589-6262
Pictured left to right, Commissioner Van Ry, Carla Quintana-Dupont, Brianna Carson, Kenedi Hoover, Dolene Rodman, Commissioner Laske, Commissioner Heersink
Brianna Carson: 1st Nomination: I would like to nominate newly promoted Sergeant Brianna Carson for employee of the quarter. She is very deserving of her stripes and has done numerous things during her time here to earn them. Sgt. Carson knows her job very well and is always willing to help and teach all of the jail staff. Her experience and knowledge have made her invaluable to the Sheriff’s Department and it’s been an honor working under her, and learning from her!! Transitioning to a supervisory position can be extremely challenging, but I feel she has done this flawlessly. Her staff appreciates her for her knowledge and for her selflessness. She has become a true leader, and although it’s not necessarily required, she is still willing to do any work necessary to keep her team above water if they're falling behind. And to top it all off, her schedule has been manipulated/changed multiple times to accommodate Police Academy students, and she agreed to it willingly, with a smile on her face.
2nd Nomination: Carson has recently been promoted to Sergeant, a position that is well deserved. Carson has always been a leader even before she was promoted. She is always willing to go the extra mile and lead by example. She brings a wonderful spirit, a shining smile, and hands down, the best work ethic anyone can ask for. She makes sure all of her co-workers are taken care of. She may be small in stature, but she is definitely one you want in your corner! She looks out for each and every one of us. She is a wonderful asset to our department and we are lucky to have her.
Carla Quintana-Dupont: Carla is a tremendous asset to the Adult Protective Services (APS) program. She always gets her work completed timely and well. She has significant experience in the complex rules that govern APS investigations, but also in the sometimes-bureaucratic service referral system that supports vulnerable adults. She navigates these job requirements with finesse, striking just the right balance of client needs to least restrictive interventions based on local resource capabilities. That said, recently Carla has gone beyond completing her job as well as she does in two important ways: First, when a vacancy occurred in her unit she volunteered to take on the full caseload of the unit, increasing her own responsibilities while also easing stress on the division budget that would have accrued from a temporary replacement for the vacant position until a permanent replacement could be found. Second, she went above and beyond for a client who had few placement options, responding at all hours of the night to meet his needs. This included checking in on him frequently while he was in a hotel, advocating for him with multiple ER departments/staffing’s, and even making him spaghetti on her own time so he would be as comfortable as he could be while awaiting a guardianship. Carla did this all without complaint, always speaking about the client's needs and never her own. Further, she did this after several attempts at least-restrictive placements fell through due to client needs. She did not stop, all while managing the caseload mentioned above, until the client had his needs met. Carla is a true asset to the County and to the vulnerable adults she serves.
Kenedi Hoover: Kenedi has gone above and beyond to help the Airport stay on track after she took another position in a different department. She has always been willing to assist or answer questions for the Airport or the Admin Assistant and has maintained a positive relationship. We really appreciate all that she did while she was at the Airport and how much she has helped even after she took a new job.
Dolene Rodman: Dolene came to work for the Treasurer’s Office in March of this year. Her kindness to everyone every single day does not go unnoticed. She is kind to her coworkers every day. She also has amazing customer service skills and treats each customer with an abundance of professionalism as well as kindness. In this office it takes almost a year to understand the flow of the tax revenue cycle, but with Dolene’s prior banking experience she has caught on faster than normal. She immediately accepted new duties of Releases of Deeds of Trust that were thrown at her, she also accepted additional job duties of assisting with month end check reconciliation. Yesterday, she demonstrated how kind, professional and compassionate she is. She was working on another project and the rest of the office was buried deep in month end processing. An elderly lady came in and needed assistance setting up the monthly tax payment option. Dolene stopped what she was doing and worked closely with the customer to set up the online account for her. It was also near the end of the day, but she remained calm and patient and assisted the elderly customer until the process was complete. This is definitely not in her job description, but she did it with a smile and no hesitation.
Alamosa County Proclamation reads: WHEREAS: ALAMOSA COUNTY recognizes the importance of giving children safe, loving and permanent families through adoption; and WHEREAS: More than 100,000 children in the United States foster care system are waiting to be adopted; and WHEREAS: More than 40 children in ALAMOSA COUNTY are waiting for permanent families; and WHEREAS: The court(s) in ALAMOSA COUNTY will open their doors on NOVEMBER 24 to finalize the adoptions of local children and join other organizations to celebrate all adoptions; and WHEREAS: This effort, along with similar celebrations in all 50 states, will offer children the chance to live with stable and loving families and encourage other dedicated individuals to make a powerful difference in the lives of a child through foster care adoption; NOW, THEREFORE, I, VERN HEERSINK, CHAIR, of the ALAMOSA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, by virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby proclaim NOVEMBER 24, 2025, as ADOPTION DAY in ALAMOSA COUNTY, COLORADO and in so doing, all citizens to join in a national effort to raise awareness about the importance of foster care adoption.
The proclamation reads: Whereas, restorative justice emphasizes taking accountability, repairing harm to victims and community, and is rooted in the five principles of Restorative Justice: Relationship, Respect, Responsibility, Repair, and Reintegration.Whereas, Colorado has strong support for restorative justice with over 40 statutes related to the juvenile and criminal legal system to build comprehensive legal infrastructure for using Restorative Justice. Whereas, Center for Restorative Programs is a local organization offering restorative approaches and building capacity in partnership with courts, criminal justice agencies, schools, social service agencies, local law enforcement and many other community agencies. Whereas, restorative justice is an effective approach in reducing recidivism.Whereas community involvement is critical in addressing the broader impact of crime/harm and healing. Now, therefore, I, Vern Heersink, Chair, Alamosa County Commissioners, hereby acknowledge November 1st - November 30th, 2025 as Restorative Justice Month
New hours of operations: (The Front Office will continue to be closed on county approved holidays).
Monday -7:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. Tuesday - 7:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M.Wednesday -7:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M.Thursday - 7:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M.Friday -CLOSEDSaturday-CLOSEDSunday-CLOSED
Bonding Office hours will remain the same. Lobby visitation kiosk hours will remain the same (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily).
The Alamosa County Veterans Service Office is moving, but not too far, to its new location at 8900 Independence Way as of September 2. This new location is just a little north east across the street from the old location at 8999 Independence Way. For more information, or directions, please call 719-589-1109.
Alamosa County is proud to announce a new partnership with EscrowTaxes.com, a secure platform that helps taxpayers manage and pay their property taxes through automated monthly payments. Alamosa County encourages non-escrowed taxpayers to enroll in EscrowTaxes as our preferred monthly payment platform by visiting www.escrowtaxes.com. For more information go to the Treasurer's page.
Alamosa County is very excited to announce that Kayleigh Garcia and Joaquin Salinas were recently awarded the Bright Future Scholarship. Kayleigh is a student at Adams State University and is on the Vice President's Honor Roll, carrying a 3.87 GPA. She was selected as the sole student member of the Student Success Equity Initiative, an esteemed committee that includes the university president, vice presidents, faculty and other administrators. Her role in this committee requires a high level of maturity, insight and confidence as she actively contributes to discussions about institutional strategies for student success and equity.
Joaquin has a 3.9 GPA, which has earned him a spot on the Dean's List each semester. He volunteers as a DJ for CU Boulder's radio station and has the only hip hop show that has ever aired. He is an active member of "United Mexican American Students (UMAS) y Mecha", he is majoring in media production with a minor in film and in January 2025 he released his first documentary, "Us (...) Them" in which he depicts his experience with de facto segregation while attending middle school. In April 2025 he wrote a creative non-fiction story, "Somos Mas Americanos" which was published in the magazine, Hindsight.
The Imagine Alamosa Draft Comprehensive Plan is now open for public review.
At the May 14 County Commissioner Meeting, joined by members of the Alamosa County Sheriff's Department, the Commissioners Proclaimed the week of May 12 as Police Week and May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Measles cases rising: Protect yourself and your community
Large measles outbreaks are occurring throughout the United States, including in states bordering or close to Colorado. Colorado is also experiencing cases as well. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) urges Coloradans who have not received the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine or are not already immune to get vaccinated against this highly contagious disease.
Why the concern?
Measles is more than a rash. It's a serious respiratory illness that can lead to severe complications, including hearing loss, brain damage, and in serious cases, death. Measles spreads easily. It can remain in the air for up to two hours and stays on surfaces, too. If one person has it, nine out of 10 people who are unprotected around them will get measles. A person can spread measles to others even before they show symptoms.
The best protection: MMR vaccine
The MMR vaccine works extremely well and is your best protection against measles. It is highly effective, providing about 93% protection after one dose and about 97% protection after two doses. The MMR vaccine has been included in the U.S. routine childhood vaccination schedule since the early 1990s, and measles vaccines have been routinely recommended since the early 1960s. CDPHE recommends that all children and adults who aren't already immune get vaccinated.
There is no harm in getting a dose of MMR vaccine even if you may be immune already.
There is no recommendation for adults born between 1968 and 1989, who likely received just one dose of the measles vaccine, to receive a second dose of MMR unless they belong to certain high risk groups like health care providers. Anyone in this population who is concerned about their level of protection should speak with their health care provider before seeking MMR vaccination.
Where to get vaccinated:
The MMR vaccine is available at low or no cost at various locations, including:
Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and most private health insurers cover the cost of the MMR vaccine, so you don't have to pay anything at providers that accept your health plan. Even without health insurance, you can get recommended vaccines for no or low cost at one of nearly 600 locations statewide.
Take action now!
U.S. and globally. Check the CDC's Measles Cases and Outbreaks webpage for domestic travel and the CDC's Global Measles Travel Health webpage for international travel.
If you develop these symptoms, stay away from others and contact your health care provider via a phone call immediately.
PLEASE STAY HOME until your medical provider has instructed you and DO NOT expose others if possible.
Protect yourself, your family, and your community. Get vaccinated against measles today!
Alamosa County Public Health Department 8900 Independence Way, Suite 8, Alamosa. CO 81101
Phone 719-589-6639
The Alamosa County Coroner’s Office recently broke ground on a new building. Located at the corner of 21st Street and Old Sanford Road, the new Coroner’s office will include office space, room for storage of the deceased, inside vehicle parking, and rooms to meet with families of the deceased. The Coroner currently does not have a specific facility for the services that are provided which can make the duties of the Coroner inefficient and unsystematic. The new building will measure approximately 2,400 square feet and should be completed by April of 2025.