Published May 24, 2023

01 Tickets  

02 Card of Thanks 

03 Memorials 

04 Lost & Found 

05 Notices 

WE BUY ANTLER: Spring Prices! Use code "ELK18" and you will get $18/lb for Elk Grade A and $13/lb for Deer Grade A. 5 miles west of Del Norte on Hwy 160. 719-657-0942 (TFN) 

For information on meetings for ALANON NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS AND ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Please visit slvaa.org or call 719-937-5083. 

Public Hearing Notice - The Rio Grande County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at a Special Meeting on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 9:00 am at 925 6th Street, Del Norte, CO 81132 for the designation of activities and areas of state interest. The County will consider designating the following areas and activities of state interest which apply to the entire unincorporated area of Rio Grande County: A. Site selection and construction of major new domestic water systems and major extension of existing domestic water systems. B. Efficient utilization of municipal and industrial water projects. For inquires or to review materials regarding this designation, please contact the Rio Grande County Land Use Office at 925 6th Street, Del Norte, CO 81132, or call 719-657-4003. Interested persons may also submit public comments to [email protected]. (6-7) 

Rio Grande County is soliciting design and bid proposals from qualified contractors for the construction of additions to the McMullen Building Pavilion located at the Monte Vista Ski-Hi Complex beginning summer 2023. Sealed proposals will be received at the Rio Grande County Administration office until 4:00pm (MT), Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Contact the Rio Grande County Administrator at (719) 657-2744 or email [email protected] for additional Request For Proposals (RFP) details. (6-21) 

06 Personals  

07 Help Wanted 

Rio Grande Hospital, located in Del Norte, Colorado, needs one Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform general duties pertaining to the processing of patient samples to accommodate accurate and timely laboratory testing and procedures. Responsible for accurately performing tests and reporting results in the fields of microbiology, coagulation, chemistry, hematology, transfusion medicine, serology and urinalysis. Performs duties independently with minimal supervision, operating from specific and definite direction and instructions. Communicates new material, equipment, and procedures to all members of the team. Adheres to the laboratory’s policies and procedures for instrument calibration and maintenance. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related Laboratory Sciences, AMT or ASCP or equivalent certification, full-time employment. Complete application at riograndehospital.org , Send Resumes to Human Resources, 310 County Road 14, Del Norte, CO 81132. (6-14) 

The City of Monte Vista is hiring for an Event Tech at the Ski Hi Complex. The Event Tech is responsible for assisting in all office tasks including answering phones, responding to emails, giving tours of the facility, booking, contract preparation, collecting payments and permits, pre-and post-event inspections, inventory control, and the use of technology, cleaning, and maintaining the facilities. Schedule will require evening and weekend work. This is full time employment with full benefits. Starting pay range is $16.00 to $18.50 per hour. To view the complete job description or apply please visit: www.cityofmontevista.colorado.gov Position will remain open until filled. EOE/ADA (5-31) 

Instructional Coach needed at Del Norte Jr/Sr High School. Candidate should be proficient in all areas of teaching and learning, with an emphasis on professional practice and the teaching and learning cycle. The coach will be responsible for consulting with and supporting the instructional teaching staff in using resources that impact student learning. The coach will provide support and professional learning to instructional staff as needed. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or higher and possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Teaching License. Please submit your application, resume, and cover letter to Annie Hardy, Principal at [email protected]. (6-14) 

Elementary Teacher needed at Del Norte Elementary School.  We are seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic teaching professional to join our dynamic, vibrant and fun-loving team.  Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher and possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Teaching License.  Please submit your application, resume and cover letter to:  Amy Duda, Principal at aduda@urtigers.co or contact Amy at 719-657-4050.   Applications can be picked up at the District Office or online at: urtigers.co. (6-14) 

Upper Rio Grande School District is seeking a positive, energetic and experienced candidate to fill the Administrative Secretary position for Del Norte Jr./Sr. High school. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and clerical experience.  Computer proficiency required. Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Annie Hardy, DNHS Principal at [email protected] or contact Mrs. Hardy at 719-657-4020. (6-14) 

Del Norte Bank is seeking a candidate to fill a Seasonal position for Teller at our Creede Branch. Duties will be to accept deposits, loan payments and process withdrawals while maintaining a balanced cash drawer. Must be personable and pleasant answering the phone and greeting customers. Many other duties will be assigned as needed. The position is seasonal, part-time. Please send your resume or application to [email protected] by May 26th, 2023. Application is available at TrueLocalBank.com/careers or call 719-657-3376 and ask for Dawn. EOE. (5-24) 

Center School District is now accepting applications for the position of Summer School Bus Driver, $25.00 Per/Hour, June 4, 2023 to July 14, 2023. Qualifications; Must hold or be able to obtain a valid CDL S Endorsement driver’s license or, such alternative as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable. Applications can be found on the District Website https://www.center.k12.co.us/page/employment-opportunities or contact the District Office at (719) 754-3442. Application Deadline: Until Position is Filled. EOE (6-7) 

The Rio Grande County Land Use Department is seeking a full-time Land Use Code Compliance Inspector, starting at $19.60 - $21.80 per hr. DOE: Benefits include healthcare, retirement, and paid holidays. The Code Compliance Inspector provides overall support to the Rio Grande County Land issues permits and maintains records for camping on private property in the Rio Grande County. Performs field verification of building setbacks. High school diploma or (GED) required. Pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana screening, and a background check is required. Applications and job description available at www.riograndecounty.org or pick up and submit to Human Resources, 925 6th Street, Room 200, Del Norte, CO 81132. Application deadline: Until filled. (5-24) 

Saguache County Road and Bridge is hiring for Three (3) Temporary Summer positions. REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Prospective employees applying with Saguache County will be required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Temporary Summer positions – applicants must have working knowledge of common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches and radios. Must be able to lift 25 to 45 pounds. Will be required to work in various climate conditions and be able to stand for long periods of time. Flagging certification a plus. Work Hours will be Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Rate of pay: $16.25/hour. Prospective hires to start around mid-May. Applications are available at the Saguache County Road and Bridge Office 305 3rd Street, PO Box 476, Saguache, CO 81149 – 719-655-2554 or on the Saguache County website – saguachecounty.colorado.gov under the Road and Bridge Department tab Completed applications can be hand delivered or mailed to Saguache County Road and Bridge – at the address listed above, sent by email to [email protected] or faxed to: 719-655-2543. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until a qualified candidate is hired. Saguache County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (5-31) 

Center School District is now accepting applications for the positions of Elementary Administrator for the 2023-2024 School Year. Qualifications; Must hold a valid Colorado Administrative Certificate; have at least five years’ experience teaching or administrating in a public school; or, such alternative as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable. Single family health insurance, $78,200.00 Salary. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. Applications can be found on the District Website https://www.center.k12.co.us/page/employment-opportunities or contact the District Office at (719) 754-3442. Application Deadline: Until Position is Filled. EOE (5-31) 

Full-time Office Clerk 719-655-2512 Come join THE- AWE-SOME-ONES-! Experienced individual needed for general office duties. Required skills include: · Computer experience in Excel, Word and other electronic devices; · Working with the public; · Other duties as assigned; · Ability to handle stress; · Ability to speak both English and Spanish is preferred, but not required For a detailed job description, please contact our office. In addition to the hourly rate starting at $16.25, the County Employee Benefit Package includes vision, dental and health insurance coverage, paid time off, and a generous 401k retirement plan. Drug testing and a background check will be required for final applicant. Applications are available at the Saguache County Administration office, 505 3rd St., Saguache CO. Please submit to the Saguache County Clerk and Recorder’s office. Applications close May 19, 2023, or until position is filled. (5-31) 

The Del Norte Fire Protection District has an opening for Board Secretary. Duties are as follows: Monthly bookkeeping, Bank Rec, Yearly Audit & Budget prep, Elections, and getting all these to the State and County Depts., Required to attend monthly meeting (Every 3rd Thursday @ 7pm) and take minutes, responsible for getting those and the meeting agenda for each meeting to the board members each month, Paying Retiree's each month, Preparing monthly accounts payable and printing checks for each meeting, picking up mail from post office, any banking that needs done, filing, and any other needs the board may have. Approx. 5-8 hrs. per month. Knowledge of Quickbooks and Bookkeeping background will be helpful. Pay will depend on experience. Position will open in May. Please contact Claude Trujillo at 719-850-9974 or Terry Haynie at 719-850-1728. (5-24) 

Seeking an Executive driver for my old grandfather on a part-time basis (e.g. Wednesdays and Fridays) weekly salary very attractive, $410 weekly must have a valid state-issued driver's license. Must be professional, safe, patient and an attentive chauffeur at all times. Contact [email protected] (5-24) 

Del Norte High School is seeking a qualified Boys’ JV Head / Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach for next season. If interested, please email Gilbert (Gibbs) Sanchez, Del Norte Jr/Sr. High School Athletic Director at [email protected] or call him at 719-657-4020. (5-24) 

Center School District is now accepting applications for the positions of Elementary Teacher, Elementary Physical Education Teacher, Elementary CLD Teacher, Anticipated Middle School Language Arts Teacher, High School Math Teacher, Foreign Language Teacher and 9th-10th Grade Social Studies Teacher for the 2023-2024 School Year. Center Consolidated School District 26Jt is paying years of service and single health insurance benefits. Qualifications; Must hold a valid State of Colorado Teacher’s License or, such alternative as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable. Applications can be found on the District Website https://www.center.k12.co.us/page/employment-opportunities or contact the District Office at (719) 754-3442. Application Deadline: Until Position is Filled. EOE (5-24) 

10 Apartments  

11 Rooms  

12 Houses for Rent 

Cozy 1 Bedroom MV Dennis St. WSG PD No Pets 625 Month 625 Deposit 719-580-5400 (5-31) 

A remodeled quaint 1 bedroom or office space/1.75 bath unit in a 4-plex in Del Norte. Pets are prohibited. Credit report required. $600/month, inclusive of water and sewer. Please leave a message at 719-850-0750. (5-31) 

13 Mobile Homes for Rent 

14 Business Properties For Rent 

15 Wanted to Rent 

16 Vacation 

17 Real Estate For Sale 

House for sale: 2 ½ acres, 5bdrm, 2 bath, 4 car garage in Alamosa $275,000 OBO 2 ½ Miles West Walnut Hwy 160 720-217-7886 (6-14) 

FARM FOR SALE in Waverly Area Sub-district #6, 1 ½ center pivots in grass and alfalfa, large hay shed, 2 bedroom home, 3 steel grainers, numerous out buildings on 8 Mile Road. Ready to farm 2023 season. Call Bruce at Steffens & Company Realty, Inc 719-580-0770. TFN 

35-80-plus acres parcels with good grass on County Line Road north of Hwy 160. Fully surveyed and ready to build on. Perfect location between Alamosa and Monte Vista. Call Bruce at Steffens & Company Realty, Inc. 719-580-0770. TFN 

35-80-plus acre parcels on San Francisco Creek south of Del Norte. Very private, views, 3 miles from town, electric and phone. Call Bruce at Steffens & Company Realty, Inc. 719-580-0770. TFN 

20 Business Properties 

BUSINESS FOR SALE: Established natural foods market and deli in the SLV is for sale. Inquire today about this opportunity to be a part of this vibrant community! Charley Mitchell | Business Broker | 720-821-3732
 | [email protected] | Tworld.com/colorado (5-31) 

21 Mobile Homes 

22 Property Wanted 

23 Lawn and Garden 

Sprinkler repair. Done at reasonable rates. Quick Service. Call anytime, weekdays, weekends, evenings. 719-580-0033 or 719-376-2593. TFN 

24 Garage Sales 

27 Appliances 

28 Household Goods 

29 Musical Instruments 

30 Electronics/Computers 

31 Health 

32 Fuel & Heating 

NEED FIREWOOD? Call Elam at Cozy Glo LLC. 719-480-5047. $190 per cord. Delivery available. TFN 

33 Building Materials 

34 Office Equipment  

35 Heavy Equipment 

36 Miscellaneous 

Cash for quality non-fiction books and LP records. Jeff 720-315-9145 (TFN) 

GUN/KNIFE/COIN SHOW PAGOSA SPRINGS: Tables $60, Food Trucks $80. Archuleta County Fairgrounds. June 16-18th. Mike 970-946-2841 (6-14) 

WANTED: vintage license plates; cash paid based on age, rarity, condition. Call/text Colin: 970-367-7594 (5/24) 

Propane Refrigerators Sold Here. Call For Options and Prices. We Also Stock Solar Powered Refrigerators and Freezers. Bontrager’s Variety Store, 9726 S. County Road 3E, Monte Vista. (719) 852-0500 TFN 

STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS – Sales, Rentals & Modifications! Containers are water & rodent proof. 8’ wide, 8’-53’ in length. Call for more information and pricing. Healdworks, Inc. – Your Total Storage Solution! 719-850-0346 TFN 

SOLAR PANELS! 355 Watt and Smaller, We Stock Inverters, Charge Controllers, and Batteries in Brand Names of Outback, Magnum, Aims, Rolls, and More. Custom Cables and PV Wire. Bontrager’s Variety Store. 9726 S. CR 3E Monte Vista. 719-852-0500. TFN 

37 Wanted  

38 Machinery, Tools, Equipment 

39 Sporting Goods 

40 Auto Part 

41 Farm Equipment 

42 Feed & Seed 

43 Farm Products 

44 Farm Services 

45 Animal Breeding  

46 Pasture for Rent 

47 Horses & Cattle 

Need Horses Trained or Shod? Call Glen at Diamond GB Performance Horses and Farrier Service. 719-398-3757 Reliable Professional services. (6-7) 

48 Pets and Supplies 

Beautiful SIBERIAN HUSKY, male, born 12/1/22, blue eyes, full mask, black/gray/white, was pick of litter, can't keep him, all shots, good temperament, $575 Call/text 970-987-2800 (6-7) 

49 Animal Care 

50 Livestock 

51 Boats and Equipment  

52 Camping Equipment 

53 Trailers 

54 Snowmobiles/ATV's 

55 RVs & Campers 

56 Business Opportunity 

57 Investments 

58 Motorcycles 

59 Vehicles Wanted 

63 Trucks 

64 Autos for Sale 

65 Professional Services 

RELIABLE CARPENTRY 40-plus years-experience in carpentry, painting, stucco, tile, drywall, roofing, etc. Drug/Alcohol free. Free Estimates 719-496-7630. (TFN) 

Squeegee Luigi's Washing Services: Window Washing, Concrete Cleaning, Exterior Washing - FREE ESTIMATE: (719) 490-9047 TFN 

LICENSED PLUMBER does all types of plumbing repairs and plumbing remodels at reasonable rates. Quick service. Call anytime, available weekends and evenings. 719-580-0033 or 719-376-2593. TFN 

Need beautiful window blinds at the best prices? Call THE BLIND GUY at 970-799-0388 for a free estimate. (TFN) 

4-Ever-Cleaning Homes, Air B&B And More Call Rene 719-480-4273 For More Info. (5-31)