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Secure Transportation Licensing | Otero County Skip to main content 1 Secure Transportation Licensing Policies & Procedures Regarding Secure Transportation Services & Licensing The Secure Transportation Licensing Packet includes: The 2022 Resolution for Adopting Policies and Procedures Regarding Secure Transportation Services. The Otero County Policy and Procedures full document Instructions and forms for:Service Licenses Vehicle Permits Certification of Motor Vehicle Mechanical Evaluation Complaint Form Staffing Requirements
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Secure Transportation Licensing
Secure Transportation Licensing | Otero County Skip to main content 1 Secure Transportation Licensing Policies & Procedures Regarding Secure Transportation Services & Licensing The Secure Transportation Licensing Packet includes: The 2022 Resolution for Adopting Policies and Procedures Regarding Secure Transportation Services. The Otero County Policy and Procedures full document Instructions and forms for:Service Licenses Vehicle Permits Certification of Motor Vehicle Mechanical Evaluation Complaint Form Staffing Requirements
Courthouse Facility Use Application
Groups, organizations, or individuals wishing to reserve or rent the facility for their use must fill out a Facility Utilization Application/Rental Agreement form. The PDF will open in a new window, can be printed, and is also available at the Otero County Courthouse, 13 W 3rd St., Room 212, La Junta, CO 81050. A signed copy will be provided to the Applicant for their records. Applications must be submitted to the Otero County Administrator at [email protected] at least 15 days before the event. Please submit your completed application to:Office of the County Commissioners13 W 3rd St, Suite 212La Junta, CO 81050 For more information, call (719) 383-3000.
Commissioners' Calendar
Commissioners' Calendar Public Hearings for the Board of County Commissioners are held on the second and fourth Mondays at 1:30 p.m. in Room 107 of the Otero County Courthouse in La Junta. Public hearings, work sessions, and commissioner meetings are open to the public unless the Board of County Commissioners is in executive session.
Otero County Commissioner Districts
Otero County Commissioner Districts District 1-2 Line Beginning at the intersection of the south boundary line of Otero County and County Road 25;thence north along the County Road 25 line to its intersection with the David Canyon Road;thence northeasterly along the David Canyon Road to its intersection with Colorado Highway 109;thence northerly along the Colorado Highway 109 line to the point where Colorado Highway 109 becomes County Road 29;thence continuing north on County Road 29 to a point where County Road 29 becomes San Juan Avenue (within the city limits of La Junta);thence north along San Juan Avenue to its intersection with the County Road Y line;thence west along the County Road Y line to its intersection with the County Road 28 line;thence north along the County Road 28 line to its intersection with the Eighteenth Street line;thence east along the Eighteenth Street line to its intersection with the Anderson Arroyo;thence northerly along the Anderson Arroyo to its intersection with Tenth Street in the City of La Junta;thence east along Tenth Street to its intersection with the Maple Avenue line;thence south along the Maple Avenue line to its intersection with Fourteenth Street;thence east along Fourteenth Street to Raton Avenue;thence north along the Raton Avenue line to the Arkansas River;thence northwesterly along the Arkansas River to its intersection with the Fort Lyon Canal;thence easterly along the Fort Lyon Canal to its intersection with the County Road 27 line;thence north along County Road 27 to the north boundary line of Otero County. District 2-3 Line Beginning at the intersection of the west boundary line of Otero County and the Apishapa River;thence northeasterly along the Apishapa River to its intersection of the County Road V line;thence east along the County Road V line to its intersection with the County Road 8 line;thence north along the County Road 8 line to its intersection with the County Road X line;thence east along the County Road X line to the Rocky Ford Highline Canal;thence northerly along the Rocky Ford Highline Canal its intersection with Colorado Highway 10;thence east along Colorado Highway 10 to its intersection with the County Road 18 line;thence north along the County Road 18 line to its intersection with the County Road EE.25 line (Washington Avenue within the city limits of Rocky Ford);thence east along Washington Avenue to its intersection with Main Street in the City of Rocky Ford;thence northeasterly along Main Street to its intersection with Pine Avenue;thence southeasterly along Pine Avenue to its intersection with Colorado Highway 71 (12th Street within the city limits of Rocky Ford);thence northeasterly along Colorado Highway 71 (12th Street) to the south R.O.W. line of the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe (BN&SF) Railroad;thence southeasterly along the BN&SF Railroad to its intersection with the County Road 21 line;thence north along the County Road 21 line to its intersection with Colorado Highway 266;thence northeasterly along Colorado Highway 266 to the Arkansas River;thence southeasterly along the Arkansas River to its intersection with the County Road 22.5 line;thence north along the County Road 22.5 line to the north boundary line of Otero County.
Commissioner Districts
Commissioner Districts Commissioner Districts Map 2011 Legal Description of District Dividing Lines City of La Junta Map City of Rocky Ford Map
Financials
Financials Financial Statements 2025 Otero County Audit 2024 Otero County Audit 2023 Otero County Audit Budgets Otero County, Colorado Preliminary and Adopted Budgets 2026 Otero County Adopted Budget 2025 Otero County Adopted Budget 2024 Otero County Final Budget
Bids & Proposals
Bids & Proposals Requests for Proposals Future request for proposals will be posted here. Thank you for your interest and keep checking back. Questions and concerns may be directed to the Otero County Commissioners' Office by calling (719) 383-3000. Notice of Award Project: 2026 Otero County Weed Spraying Program Awarded to: Southeast Colorado Weed Management The award amount is $24,050.00 Date of BOCC Approval: March 9, 2026. For questions regarding this award, please contact: Kaysie Schmidt, County Administrator Email: [email protected] Project: Road & Bridge Facilities Redevelopment RFP No.: RFP v2.0 Awarded To: Mac Valley Construction LLC Date of BOCC Approval: February 9, 2026 Status: Contract negotiations are underway. Otero County has awarded the contract for the Road & Bridge Facilities Redevelopment Project to Mac Valley Construction LLC following a competitive Request for Proposals process. The award and selection of Option 2A (30 ft × 100 ft Sand/Equipment Storage Facility) were approved by the Board of County Commissioners on February 9, 2026. Amendment to Award (Approved February 23, 2026): On February 23, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to its February 9 action, changing the selected design option from Option 2A (30 ft × 100 ft) to Option 2B (40 ft × 100 ft). The amended award amount associated with Option 2B is $410,365.00 (previous Option 2A amount was $396,847.00). This action is consistent with the Evaluation Team’s original recommendation. Unsuccessful Bidders: All bidders have been notified of the award decision. Vendors may request a post‑award debrief after contract execution. For questions regarding this award, please contact: Kaysie Schmidt, County Administrator Email: [email protected] Project: Otero County Attorney Legal Services RFP No.: 2025-03 Awarded To: Rose F. Pugliese, LLC Date of BOCC Approval: January 12, 2026 Otero County has awarded the contract for County Attorney Legal Services to Rose F. Pugliese, LLC following a competitive Request for Proposals process. The appointment was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on January 12, 2026. For questions regarding this award, please contact: Kaysie Schmidt, County Administrator Email: [email protected] Closed RFPs Otero County is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to reconstruct a shop and office facility that was destroyed by fire and construct a new sand/equipment storage building. Both facilities will be located on county-owned land at 103 6th Street, Fowler, CO 81039. For more information please contact Kaysie Schmidt at (719) 383-3006 or [email protected]. Otero County RFP - Road & Bridge Facilities in Fowler Attachment A - Insurance Adjuster's Estimate for Fowler Shop 2025 Attachment B - Swink Shop Sand Shed Reference Drawings Attachment C - Fowler Shop Land Survey Plat Addendum No. 1 Issued – Revised Exhibit D Available Addendum No. 1 for the Otero County Road & Bridge Facilities – Post Fire Redevelopment RFP has been issued. A revised Exhibit D – Cost Proposal is also available. Respondents must acknowledge Addendum No. 1 and use the revised Exhibit D when submitting proposals. Addendum No. 2 Issued Addendum No. 2 for the Otero County Road & Bridge Facilities – Post Fire Redevelopment RFP has been issued. Respondents must acknowledge Addendum No. 2 when submitting proposals. RFP Version 2.0 - Addendum No. 2 Attachment D - Fowler Shop Reference Drawings Fire Protection Exemption Letter Notice of Schedule Update – Updated February 5, 2026 The selection announcement date has been updated from the original RFP schedule. As stated in the RFP, all dates are tentative and subject to change. The County’s internal evaluation process is ongoing. The Notice of Award and official Selection Announcement is anticipated to be posted on or after February 9, 2026, once the Board of County Commissioners receives the recommendation from the evaluation team, has completed its review, and taken formal action. Thank you for your patience and your interest in doing business with Otero County.
DHS-Case Management Qualitative Specialist-Grade 105
DHS-Case Management Qualitative Specialist-Grade 105 $18.15-$19.46/hourly ($3,146.00 - $3,373.00/monthly) GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Position ensures the integrity accuracy and compliance of case documentation by reviewing and analyzing case management notes. This role is responsible for auditing records for completeness, identifying documentation trends and translating findings into actionable training tools and templates to support case managers in their daily workflows. DUTIES Audit & Review Case Notes: Conduct regular qualitative reviews of case notes to ensure they meet accuracy, completeness, regulatory compliance, and organization standards. Identify & Develop Trends: Analyze documentation data across teams to spot recurring gaps, strengths, and areas of risk, turning raw information into clear trend reports. Recommend & Support Training: Collaborate with leadership to suggest targeted training topics based on audit findings, helping to bridge knowledge gaps for case management staff. Develop Documentation Templates: Design, test, and implement case note templates and standardized writing guides to streamline workflows and improve data collection. Feedback & Collaboration: Provide clear, constructive feedback to case managers and supervisors regarding documentation quality and compliance expectations. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK Ability to collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data. Ability to objectively evaluate narrative case notes, infer context and identify underlying compliance issues or systemic trends. Ability to utilize management and planning tools. Skill in logical reasoning and problem solving. Ability to organize work load and set priorities. Meticulous proofreading and reviewing skills to compare notes against prescribed guidance to catch missing information, inconsistencies and errors within high volumes of narrative text. Ability to organize non-numerical qualitative data (text) into logical categories, themes and actionable insights. Position must be able to adjust to rule changes and exert initiatives in problem solving. The work includes a variety of processes and tasks necessary to accomplish the day-to-day functions. Standard procedures are used to accomplish a variety of duties requiring independent decisions. Basic knowledge of social casework techniques and of community resources, and existing laws that relate to aged and disabled adults. Skill in written communication and the ability to draft clear reports, design professional templates and write easy-to-follow training guidelines. Guidelines used to govern the work include: Volume VIII of the Social Services Manual, Title XX Service Manual, Volume V, the Administrative Service Manual, prescribed review templates and a wide variety of laws, such as the conservatorship law, guardianship law, care and treatment of the mentally ill, etc. Provide programmatic and trend updates as well as staff recommendations to the supervisor in a clear and actionable manner. Must have basic computer skills and be proficient in Excel. Performs tasks which require the knowledge of rules, regulations, procedures, and methods governing the type of accounting transactions, Employees at this level are expected to perform standard work assignments with little supervision. RESPONSIBILITY Position is expected to identify compliance with applicable guidance, rules and laws. Supervisor looks at final results to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and policies. Position makes choices and takes initiative in performing a variety of assignments or tasks. Errors in the majority of the work could have a significant financial impact and would cause adverse effects on agency operations. MIMINUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: AA in Business related field or Experience: Two years in job related field SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Valid Colorado State Driver's license and insurance Reliable transportation ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB The physical demands described here are representative of those that must he met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may he made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed in a standard office environment requiring normal physical effort. Requires sitting for extended periods of time, and occasional walking. Requires dexterous use of both hands. Requires corrected vision and hearing. Specific vision abilities by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS Contacts are with the public, department units, auditor, county and state office for the purpose of explanation of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures required in order to render service, carry out policies, and maintain coordination. POLICY REQUIREMENTS Formal application, rating of education and experience; written exam; oral interview and reference check. Job related tests might be required. Employment is contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment medical physical and mandatory drug test. Verification of any combination of driving record, criminal history, and/or workers' compensation history. No medical inquiries will be made or workers' compensation information gathered until a conditional job offer has been given to the applicant. AFFIDAVIT I certify that I understand the description of this job, the Essential Functions, and Policy Requirements as stated above. Furthermore, I certify that I am able to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined above. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Commissioners' Calendar
"Commissioners' Calendar Public Hearings for the Board of County Commissioners are held on the second and fourth Mondays at 1:30 p.m. in Room 107 of the Otero County Courthouse in La Junta. Public hearings, work sessions, and commissioner meetings are open to the public unless the Board of County Commissioners is in executive session."
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