Published Nov. 1
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02 Card of Thanks
03 Memorials
04 Lost & Found
05 Notices
Rio Grande County is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for 2023 AIRFIELD PROJECTS, to be constructed for RIO GRANDE COUNTY, COLORADO. Bids will be received at the County Office until 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on Tuesday, November 28, 1:00pm at the County Office, 925 6th Street, Room 207, Del Norte, CO 81132. An Optional Pre-Bid Conference will be held on November 07, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport, 883 Co Rd 22, Del Norte, CO 81132. The project consists of a 2-inch asphalt overlay to Runway 6-24, a new 450 feet Proposed Taxilane construction East of Taxiway B, and the rehabilitation of existing taxiways and apron pavements with a 608H Seal Coat treatment. Bids will be received for a single prime contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form. Digital copies of the bid documents are available from the county at www.riograndecounty.org. Those downloading the contract documents electronically are responsible for verifying the completeness of contract documents received view download. Failure to download a complete set of digital contract documents will not be a factor considered in the evaluation of bids or form the basis for any bid protest. In order to submit a responsive bid as a Prime Contractor and to receive all necessary addendum (s) for this project, you must be on the Planholder’s List, which requires the plans being downloaded from www.riograndecounty.org.Bids shall be accompanied by a bid security in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds in accordance with the Contract Documents. Bidders must be licensed to perform work within the state of Colorado. Bids must remain in effect for 60 days after the bid opening date. Within 60 days from the bid date, the Owner may award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder or reject any or all Bids for the Project. The RIO GRANDE COUNTY, COLORADO reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive irregularities in the Bids and bidding deemed to be in the best interests of the RIO GRANDE COUNTY, COLORADO, and to reject nonconforming, nonresponsive, or conditional bids. (11-15)
The Saguache County Landfill is looking to partner with local farmers and/or businesses currently using Waste Oil Furnaces to warm up your indoor spaces. With a surplus of waste oil on hand, the Saguache County Landfill is reaching out to see how we can transform waste oil into an asset, before collecting used motor oil at our facility. If you fit the criteria above…or if you are planning to invest in a waste oil furnace shortly, and would like to partner on this recycling endeavor, please call Michelle at the Landfill Office at 719-655-2554. (11-22)
We buy antler: Use code “ELK17” and you will get $17/lb for Elk Grade A and $12/lb for Deer Grade A. 5 miles west of Del Norte on Hwy 160. 719-657-0942 (TFN)
For information on meetings for ALANON NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS AND ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Please visit slvaa.org or call 719-937-5083.
06 Personals
07 Help Wanted
The City of Monte Vista is accepting applications for the position of Finance Director. The Finance Director has direct responsibility and supervision of all aspects of the Finance Department which includes fund accounting, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, pension and retirement accounting, revenue collections, purchasing, auditing, budgeting, preparation of the Annual Finance Report, and monitors the financial position of the municipality. Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in Accounting and Finance and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Public or Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting, financial management or a related field is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. This is full time employment. The salary range is $70,000-$75,000 DOE, plus full benefits. To apply please visit: www.cityofmontevista.colorado.gov or applications can be picked up at City Hall, 95 W. 1st Ave Monte Vista, CO 81144. Please provide updated resume with application. Position will remain open until filled, first review November 9, 2023. EEO ADA. (11-8)
Needed Part Time Personal Care Provider in Antonito. A must dependable, trustworthy, and loving individual for a female who can execute transfers and other duties. Interested call 719-376-2348 or 719-588-9430 (11-8)
MDS Waste and Recycle is hiring! Interested in furthering your skill set? We are hiring under CDL drivers with a company sponsored, fast-track program to getting your CDL. Job based out of Del Norte or Creede (your option). Call 719-658-3060, 719-221-3811 or email [email protected]. (12-6)
Saguache County Land Use Department is accepting applications for a full time third Code Enforcement Officer position. Salary to be determined on experience starting at $35,000/year. Applicants must have a valid Colorado Drivers License, must pass a criminal background check as well as a pre-employment drug test. The County Employee benefit package includes vision, dental and health insurance coverage, paid time off, and a generous 401k retirement plan. The employment application and job description can be found on www.saguachecounty.colorado.gov, picked up at the Saguache County Administration Office, 505 3rd Street, Saguache, CO or can be emailed to you, please contact April Quintana at 719-655-2231. Completed applications can be hand delivered to the Saguache County Land Use Department, Attention Amber Wilson, 505 3rd Street, mailed to PO Box 326, Saguache, CO 81149 or emailed to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until filled. (11/2)
10 Apartments
11 Rooms
12 Houses for Rent
Two-bedroom house for rent $850 month, two miles east of Del Norte 719-657-3439. (11-22)
Beautiful stucco home for rent: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage. Available now. Please call 719-850-2027. (11-1)
13 Mobile Homes for Rent
14 Business Properties For Rent
15 Wanted to Rent
16 Vacation
17 Real Estate For Sale
FARM FOR SALE in Waverly Area Sub-district #6, 1 ½ center pivots in grass and alfalfa, large hay shed, 2 bedroom home, 3 steel grainers, numerous out buildings on 8 Mile Road. Ready to farm 2023 season. Call Bruce at Steffens & Company Realty, Inc 719-580-0770. (TFN)
35-80+ acres parcels with good grass on County Line Road north of Hwy 160. Fully surveyed and ready to build on. Perfect location between Alamosa and Monte Vista. Call Bruce at Steffens & Company Realty, Inc. 719-580-0770. (TFN)
35-80+ acre parcels on San Francisco Creek south of Del Norte. Very private, views, 3 miles from town, electric and phone. Call Bruce at Steffens & Company Realty, Inc. 719-580-0770. (TFN)
40 Acres 5 miles west of Monte Vista on Lariat Road with power, phone and year around access on county road. $60,000. Call Bruce Steffens 719-580-0770 at Steffens & Company Realty Inc. (TFN)
FOR SALE: Beautiful 3,280 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bedroom, large kitchen and 2 living room with mountain setting, separate 2-3 car garage with nice apartment upstairs, large horse barn, chicken house and OWNER FINANCED!! Price to sell $895,000.00. Call Bruce at Steffens & Company Realty, Inc 719-580-0770. (TFN)
FOR SALE: 35 shares of Santa Maria Reservoir Water. Call Bruce at Steffens & Company Realty, Inc 719-580-0770. (TFN)
20 Business Properties
21 Mobile Homes
22 Property Wanted
23 Lawn and Garden
Kenmore Snowblower, Model 247.881900, Serial 1I186B10071, pull or electric start. $400 obo. call George: 719-657-0756 (11-1)
Sprinkler repair and winterizations. Done at reasonable rates. Quick Service. Call anytime, weekdays, weekends, evenings. 719-580-0033 or 719-376-2593. (TFN)
24 Garage/Yard Sales
Huge Moving Sale – Building supplies (windows, doors, etc.) furniture, microwave, household, misc. Thursday, Friday (Nov. 2-3) 10-4 and Sunday (Nov. 5) 1-4. 3372 Carefree Way, Crestone. (11-1)
27 Appliances
Kenmore Freezer, 10 cu ft with lock, Model 253.8291080, Serial S910297892, Mfg 10/89. $200 obo. call George: 719-657-0756 (11-1)
28 Household Goods
29 Musical Instruments
30 Electronics/Computers
31 Health
32 Fuel & Heating
Laars Mini – Therm JVH Gas fired boiler, 160,000 BTU $4,500. 1/2 HP Inline Cast Iron Pump 1inch inlet / Outlet. $150.00 719-379-3921. (11-22)
Lump Coal and Anthracite Hard Coal available. Supplement your wood heating with “lump coal”. Burns more consistently & lasts longer so you can do more of what you want & less time carrying wood. 719-849-8261 (3-01)
33 Building Materials
34 Office Equipment
35 Heavy Equipment
36 Miscellaneous
For Sale: New 9,000 lb car-lift, matching fridge and stove, and a new baseboard trim. 719-850-2027 (12-6)
Cash for quality non-fiction books and LP records. Jeff 720-315-9145 (TFN)
Propane Refrigerators Sold Here. Call For Options and Prices. We Also Stock Solar Powered Refrigerators and Freezers. Bontrager’s Variety Store, 9726 S. County Road 3E, Monte Vista. (719) 852-0500 TFN
STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS – Sales, Rentals & Modifications! Containers are water & rodent proof. 8’ wide, 8’-53’ in length. Call for more information and pricing. Healdworks, Inc. – Your Total Storage Solution! 719-850-0346 (TFN)
SOLAR PANELS! 400 Watt and Smaller, We Stock Inverters, Charge Controllers, and Batteries in Brand Names of Outback, Magnum, Aims, Rolls, and More. Custom Cables and PV Wire. Bontrager’s Variety Store. 9726 S. CR 3E Monte Vista. 719-852-0500. (TFN)
37 Wanted
38 Machinery, Tools, Equipment
39 Sporting Goods
Free 11-foot trampoline frame. Bed and netting need to be replaced. 719-852-2242, leave message. (11-01)
40 Auto Part
41 Farm Equipment
42 Feed & Seed
43 Farm Products
44 Farm Services
45 Animal Breeding
46 Pasture for Rent
47 Horses & Cattle
48 Pets and Supplies
Large dog house made of fiber glass. Will accommodate any size dog. $50.00. Must pick up. call 719 379-3921. (11-22)
Blue Merle Toy Aussie puppies for sale. Will be 8 weeks old on 10/24/23. 719-849-1877. (11-01)
49 Animal Care
50 Livestock
51 Boats and Equipment
1968 Duracraft 14’ fishing boat with trailer 18HP Evinrude motor. Electric Start, $1,000. 303-358-1352 (11-8)
52 Camping Equipment
53 Trailers
54 Snowmobiles/ATV’s
60” ATV Show Blade Inelydes. Extended for tracks universal mount, $300 OBO 303-358-1352. (11-08)
55 RVs & Campers
56 Business Opportunity
57 Investments
58 Motorcycles
59 Vehicles Wanted
63 Trucks
64 Autos for Sale
65 Professional Services
4-Ever-Cleaning Homes, Air B&B And More Call Rene 719-480-4273 For More Info. (1-04)
RELIABLE CARPENTRY 40-plus years-experience in carpentry, painting, stucco, tile, drywall, roofing, etc. Drug/Alcohol free. Free Estimates 719-496-7630. (TFN)
LICENSED PLUMBER does all types of plumbing repairs and plumbing remodels at reasonable rates. Quick service. Call anytime, available weekends and evenings. 719-580-0033 or 719-376-2593. TFN
Need beautiful window blinds at the best prices? Call THE BLIND GUY at 970-799-0388 for a free estimate. (TFN)
