The Archuleta County offices located in the 449 San Juan St. building in downtown Pagosa Springs will remain closed until further notice.
The closure is due to a June 12 arson event and pending on-site visits by insurance agencies, according to an Archuleta County press release. County associates will not be able to re-enter the premises until these visits are complete.
A total of 27 employees are currently displaced by damage from the fire, with most damage being smoke-related, the press release notes. The offices of the clerk and recorder, treasurer, assessor and human resources are working to help residents with various county business, including registrations, renewals and tax payments.
"Many services are available online and constituents are still being served," said BoCC chair Veronica Medina via the press release. "County business is still being conducted with the availability and equipment that they have."
Following is department-specific information from Archuleta County.
For the Clerk and Recorder's Office, Clerk and Recorder Kristy Archuleta provided the following information for residents:
Treasurer Elsa White has extended the second-half tax payment deadline to Thursday, June 19. She asks the public to "help us help you."
County Assessor Johanna Tully-Elliott has requested to be added to the agenda for the Tuesday, June 17, regular meeting of the BoCC to request necessary deadline extensions due to the office closure.
County administration and staff, including public works, the IT Department and the incoming county attorney are diligently working to find a temporary solution for the office situation. The county asks for the community's patience during these circumstances, which are beyond their control.
For additional information, please call the main county office at (970) 264-8300 or check archuletacounty.gov for updates.
