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Contact the Town Hall Clerk's Office for additional information at 970-872-3663.
Hotchkiss Information
The Town is accepting applications for a Water class B/Sanitation Class C Licensed Operator.
See Job Opportunities for more information.
The Town of Hotchkiss has a New Interim Town Administrator Read her Introduction letter:
Lauren Gister Introduction Letter
What's New....
Hello Town of Hotchkiss! We are looking forward to an amazing year in 2026! The Town of Hotchkiss will be holding an election and needs Citizens that would like to be a part of the Board of Trustees or the Mayor.
Requirements: You must be a Citizen of the Town of Hotchkiss and have lived in the Town limits for at least one (1) year
You must be a registered voter
You must be able to attend at least one meeting a month and a few work sessions throughout the year
Each candidate can only run for one (1) seat, either Mayor or Trustee but not both.
The Candidate Affidavit is due back to the Town Clerk's Office within ten (10) days of picking up the Nomination packet.
Packets are available at the Town Hall for pick up starting on January 6th and need to be completed and returned to the Clerk's Office on January 26th.
The Election will be held on April 7th.
Seats Available: Mayor- (1) seat available for a four (4) Year Term
Trustee- Three (3) seats available, all are four (4) year terms.
The Clerk's Office is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm for any questions or to pick up your packet.
Town Master Plan Update
The Town of Hotchkiss Planning Commission will be starting the process to update the Master Plan at the July 23, 2025 meeting. This will be a 11 month process with 5 proposed Planning Commission Public Meetings. Urban Rural Continuum LLC has been selected by the Hotchkiss Board of Trustees to complete the Master Plan. The public is highly encourage to come to these meetings during the process.
The proposed meetings will be on these following dates:
July 23, 2025
September 24, 2025
November 6, 2025
February 25, 2026
April 22, 2026
Master Plan Update-Project Website
Comprehensive Plans | Division of Local Government-State of Colorado Comprehensive Plans
TOWN-Town of Hotchkiss's Current Master Plan
If you have any questions or comments for the 2025-2026 Master Plan Update Project, please reach out to the Clerks' Office at (970) 872-3663 or email clerk@townofhotchkiss.com.
STARTING JANUARY OF 2026
All Agendas will be finalized by 12:00 p.m. the Week before the actual meeting. January 8, 2026 will be the first official Board meeting for the Town of Hotchkiss. All requests to be on the agenda and all items must be to the Clerk's office by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 due to the holiday.
Thank you!
House Bill 21-1110, Colorado Laws For Persons with Disabilities
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Hotchkiss is working in hand with the Town's IT company, to offer accessibility to programs, services and meetings that are readily accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability requiring information or material in an alternative format or other accommodations, please contact the Town Staff. Town Clerk Ginger Redden can be reached at clerk@townofhotchkiss.com (970) 872-3663.