School Board Opening

We are in the middle of School Board Elections in both RE-1 Walsenburg and RE-2 La Veta. The RE-1 election has three openings and four candidates. After the ballots were sent, a board member, Sadie Wardell, resigned. The timing is telling. If it would have been public sooner, all four candidates would have been seated and it would not have been on the ballot. This would have been a seamless transition and would have eliminated the cost of an election. Now the fourth opening will be filled by the school board (not the voters) and interested parties must submit a Letter of Intent.

While there is speculation regarding the timing of this action, we can only respond to the current situation; hopefully in a positive way. If you care about our schools, please consider putting your hat in the ring for this important role in our community.

Public interviews will be held November 10th.

Let's hope our school board chooses a well qualified candidate that cares about our children first.

NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCY AND REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENTS

The Board of Education of the Huerfano RE-1 School District is accepting applications

from persons interested in serving on the Board of Education from the date of

appointment in December 8, 2025 until the next regular biennial school election in

November 2027. To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must be a registered

elector of the school district for at least twelve consecutive months prior to the date of

appointment.

Any person who meets the qualifications and who desires to be considered for the

appointment is invited to file a written notice of such intention with the secretary of the

Board of Education by November 5, 2025 at 201 East Fifth St, Walsenburg. The Board

will interview prospective candidates on November 10, 2025 at a public meeting. For

further information, contact Lorna Eddleman at 719-738-1520 ext. 2002.