SCRO Board - Sangre de Cristo Ranch Owners, Inc

06/12/2026

This week it is all about elections/voting because they impact landowners and residents in the Ranches.

✅ REGISTER. LEARN. VOTE.

Voting is one of the simplest ways to participate in your community.

Before Election Day:
✔️ Check your registration
✔️ Verify your mailing address
✔️ Learn about candidates and issues
✔️ Know important deadlines

Colorado voters can register, update information, and track ballots online.

https://www.coloradosos.gov/voter/pages/pub/olvr/findVoterReg.xhtml

Every vote helps shape the future of Costilla County. 🇺🇸

Enter your information as it is currently shown on your voter registration record. If you have only one name, use the last name field.

06/11/2026

This week it is all about elections/voting because they impact landowners and residents in the Ranches.

The county commissioner seat up for election is for Lorraine Quintana, District 2.

🏛️ WHAT DOES THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DO?

The Costilla County Board of County Commissioners plays one of the biggest roles in local government. These elected officials help oversee county budgets, roads, land use, emergency services, county departments, grants, and long-term planning decisions that affect residents every day.

County Commissioners also:
✔️ Approve county spending and budgets
✔️ Help oversee infrastructure and roads
✔️ Work with state and local agencies
✔️ Make decisions on county policies and services
✔️ Represent the needs of residents across the county

These positions may not always make national headlines, but the decisions made at the county level directly impact taxpayers, businesses, families, and the future growth of Costilla County.

In Costilla County, County Commissioners must live in their district — but the entire county votes for them.

That means even if a candidate represents a different district, all registered voters in the county may still help decide that race.

This system is called an “at-large” election system and is meant to ensure commissioners represent the interests of the whole county.

Staff Contacts Robert Espinoza District 1 Commissioner Email Lorraine "Lorrie" Quintana District 2 Commissioner Email Steven Romero District 3 Commissioner Email Julie Albert Chief Financial Officer 719-580-3212 Email Ben Doon Chief Administrative Officer 719-480-1246 Email Chris Rodriguez Deputy Ad...

06/11/2026

Did you know?

Our neighbors at Forbes Park host a woodfest every year.

See flyer for details.

06/10/2026

This week it is all about elections/voting because they impact landowners and residents in the Ranches.

🚨 SHERIFF’S RACE IN COSTILLA COUNTY

The Sheriff’s Office has received major public attention this year after criminal indictments involving former Sheriff Danny Sanchez and others in the department. The court date scheduled for 5/26 was pushed to 7/14.

Interim Sheriff Joe Smith was appointed and is running as a write-in Republican candidate.

Other candidates campaigning for Sheriff include:

Cruz Soto, Democrat
Joe Maestas, Democrat
Kirk Taylor, Republican
Paul Quintana, Independent

You may have noticed some candidates campaigning publicly while others have been quiet. This month is generally where you see Meet & Greets being scheduled, political floats at events, etc.

Be on the lookout...

06/09/2026

Beautification Day 1 is complete.

Now, on to Day 2 this Saturday 6/13 at 9:00 am.

We need you!
Bring a shovel, rake, wheelbarrow and buckets if you have it. We will be laying down the rock around the signs.
Lots of hard work!

06/09/2026

This week it is all about elections/voting because they impact landowners and residents in the Ranches.

📌 WHAT IF I’M INDEPENDENT BUT WANT TO VOTE DEMOCRAT or REPUBLICAN?

In Colorado, if you are registered with a political party, you generally vote in THAT party’s primary election.

Example:
• Republicans vote in the Republican primary
• Democrats vote in the Democratic primary

If you are registered as UNAFFILIATED, you can choose which party primary ballot you want to vote in — but you can only vote in ONE party’s primary.

So, for example, you can't vote for a Democrat Sheriff candidate and a Republican County Commissioner. If you do, the entire ballot will be thrown out - it will NOT count.

You can update your voter registration or party affiliation online:

https://www.coloradosos.gov/voter/pages/pub/home.xhtml

06/08/2026

This week it is all about elections/voting because they impact landowners and residents in the Ranches.

🗳️ HOW DO COSTILLA COUNTY ELECTIONS WORK?

Colorado has Primary Elections and a General Election.

✔️ Primary Election: voters choose which candidates move forward to November. This election is held on June 30th.
✔️ General Election: voters choose who officially wins the office. This election is held on November 3rd.

In Costilla County, offices like Sheriff, County Commissioner, Assessor, and Clerk & Recorder, and others may appear on the ballot depending on the election cycle.

Voting information is available on the Colorado Secretary of State website.

See the calendar below for important dates in June.

https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/calendars/2026ElectionCalendar.pdf

06/04/2026

Today's Board meeting is canceled as we have lots to prepare for the membership meeting in August. Are you a member? Landowners in the Ranches can join on our website scrocommunity.org.

SCRO has a board meeting every first Thursday at 8:30 am.

All community members can attend. There is a community input portion where you can share.

Access the zoom link here:
scrocommunity.org

Community organization of the Sangre de Cristo Ranches subdivision in Fort Garland, CO. Information, contact information and happenings in our community.

06/03/2026

Day 3 of 3 - Posting about our signs as we near the Beautification Days!

Some of you have mentioned you haven't seen all the signs so we will show you what they currently look like.

Within the Ranches -

1) The sign is on Indian Creek Road.

2) The sign has the largest layout and is on County Lane 6 / Juarez Rd.