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Under the purview of the Ignacio Housing Authority, the first 10 homes of the Rock Creek Housing Project have been set, and pre-qualification through HomesFund is well underway! There is a new website that has all the current details for the homes, including income qualifications, home sizes and purchase prices, deed restriction information, and more. To view this website, please visit https://rockcreekhousingproject.com.
Accessibilty Statement
The Town of Ignacio is committed to providing accessible websites and digital content to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards to ensure that our online information is accessible to everyone.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Town of Ignacio website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us at:
- Email: info@townofignacio.com
- Phone: 970-563-9494
Click here for the Town of Ignacio's Accessibility Statement
Region 9 Economic Development Alliance has published its 2024 Livable Wages Report.
Town Hall Hours of Operation
Town Hall is open to the public from 9 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday. We look forward to serving you, either in person or via phone call.
You can reach the Ignacio Police Department by calling 970-563-4206.
If you have a utility emergency, please call the on-call number (970-759-3660). The Public Works employee that is on call will assess the emergency and respond accordingly. If you have a utility billing question, please call Town Hall (970-563-9494) or email the Town Clerk/Treasurer at tdunton@townofignacio.com.
Water Quality Reports
View the 2022 Water Quality Report. This report has also been posted at Town Hall and the Ignacio Community Library. It is available for review at Town Hall during regular business hours.
Town Board Meeting Info
The next Regular Town Board Meeting will be on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Abel F Atencio Community Room and via remote public meeting. Access the agenda and detailed information on how you can attend and participate.
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Affordable Connectivity Program Flier - If you qualify, you could get $30 off your monthly internet access bill.
For a detailed list of organizations and contact information, please click here for the ELHI Community Center Contact Information.
La Plata County Code Red Sign-Up Press Release
The Colorado Open Records Act Rate Increase 2024 PDF provides new rate explanations. Click here to request information for the Colorado Open Records Act.
Bayfield Transfer Station
For those of you who are looking for an option of a location to take your yard waste, the Bayfield Transfer Station is open again. Click here to see the entire Bayfield Transfer Station press release, including the dates and hours of operation for both the Bayfield and Marvel Transfer Stations, please click here for the .
Call Before You Dig!
Colorado 811 has given some helpful information on who to call, when to call, what to be aware of before you dig, and many other things. Find more information from Colorado 811 before digging here.
Planning Commission
Do you love your community? Do you want to influence the vision and direction of the Town of Ignacio? Now you can! There are multiple openings on the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment. To learn more about these two opportunities, please visit our website (townofignacio.colorado.gov), hover your mouse over Town Departments / Planning Department, and select the designated link. You can download an application here or from the Applications, Forms and Licenses page of our website. Once your completed application is received, it will be submitted to the Town Board for review. Individuals who currently own a business or property within Ignacio town limits, but do not live within the town limits, can still serve. You will be notified when your application is up for review, as the Town Board will want to talk with you. If you have any questions, please contact Town Hall.
HB 21-1162 - NEW PLASTIC BAG FEE
Effective January 1, 2023
In 2021, House Bill 21-1162 was voted into law. This new bill imposes a 10-cent fee for every single-use bag (paper or plastic) that a "large" retail store supplies to each customer. A large retail store is defined as a store that has more than three locations within the State of Colorado and/or has stores in other states. The stores within our community that this law applies to are Family Dollar, Seven to Eleven, and Subway.
View the document that contains all the plastic bag details concerning this new fee.
View updates to the Plastic Bag Fee bill adopted into law with HB 23-1285
On June 1, 2023, House Bill 23-1285 was voted into law. Among other items, this bill updates the required reporting times to include 2023 dates.
CDOT 2022 Transportation Annual
The Colorado Department of Transportation has published their 2022 Transportation Annual. This document outlines the Transit Goals for the next 25 years, explains current projects in each of the 5 Regions, and introduces you to staff. View the 2022 CDOT Transportation Annual here. Our very own Interim Town Manager, Mark Garcia, was appointed by Governor Polis to the Transportation Commission and has been serving in that capacity since July 2021. If you have questions, please reach out to CDOT, Region 5, at their Durango Office: 3803 North Main Ave. #306 Durango, CO 81301 (970-385-1423).
Downtown Redevelopment Plan
The University Technical Assistance Program (UTAP) at UC Denver has partnered with the Town of Ignacio to assemble a downtown redevelopment plan. The goal of this project is to enhance the downtown core along Goddard Avenue between the blocks of Lampert Street and Empire Street centering on the Highway 151 Intersection. For news and progress reports, please visit their website, https://utapucd.wixsite.com/
Town Board Strategic Plan
The Town Board of Trustees has been working with Sagebrush Consulting and has just completed and adopted the Strategic Plan for 2021 - 2023!
Review, download, or print the Town Board Strategic Plan here.