Town of Crestone

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07/01/2026

Saturday Market Vendor Update

Since announcing the cancellation of the July 4 Saturday Market, we've been working to create additional opportunities for our Saturday Market vendors throughout the remainder of the season.

We're excited to share several updates:

The Town of Moffat has generously offered complimentary vendor space at two upcoming Friday markets for current Saturday Market vendors.

Both markets include live music, and vendors will enjoy complimentary Gosar sausages and side dishes throughout the day.

Current Saturday Market vendors will receive 50% off vendor registration for the Vortex Festival (August 8-9) by presenting their current Saturday Market permit.

We're also working with organizers regarding the September Energy Fair, which will overlap with the Saturday Market. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

The Town also intends to schedule an additional Saturday Market later this season and is exploring an expanded Halloween Market Weekend.

This experience highlighted opportunities to improve how overlapping community events are managed, and the Town will be reviewing those policies before next season.

A heartfelt thank you to the Town of Moffat, the Vortex Festival organizers, our vendors, volunteers, and everyone who continues supporting local businesses throughout the San Luis Valley.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the many markets and community events still ahead this season.

07/01/2026

The Town of Crestone would like to provide an update regarding this Saturday's market.

After careful consideration, the Town has made the decision to cancel the Saturday Market for Saturday, July 4, in order to accommodate the community-wide Fourth of July celebration.

We recognize this decision is disappointing for many of our Saturday Market vendors and customers, and we sincerely appreciate the important role our local vendors play in our community. This was not an easy decision, and we understand that not everyone will agree with the outcome.

To help offset the missed market day, the Town intends to schedule an additional Saturday Market later this season. We'll share those details as soon as they are finalized.

For vendors interested in participating in the Fourth of July celebration, please contact the event coordinator directly regarding vendor registration. The event currently offers a discounted vendor fee for vendors who complete 10 hours of community service.

Looking ahead, we'll be reviewing our policies and procedures for overlapping Town events and the Saturday Market so expectations are clear well in advance of future seasons. Our goal is to learn from this situation and establish a clearer process moving forward.

We encourage community members who wish to provide feedback on this matter to submit correspondence to the Board of Trustees or participate during Citizens' Comments at an upcoming Board meeting. Constructive public input is an important part of improving Town policies and processes.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support of our local vendors and community events. We look forward to seeing everyone back at the Saturday Market soon.

06/27/2026

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The agenda and meeting packet for the upcoming Town of Crestone Board of Trustees Regular Meeting are now available.

Monday, June 29, 2026
9:30 AM
222 Birch Ave., Crestone, CO 81131

The agenda and complete meeting packet are available at:
townofcrestone.gov⁠

Some of the items scheduled for discussion include:
• Appointment to the vacant Board of Trustees seat
• Selection of audit services for the Town’s 2025 financial audit
• Continued discussion of proposed updates to Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code
• Department reports and other regular Town business

Community members are welcome to attend and are invited to provide public comment during the Citizen’s Comments portion of the meeting in accordance with the posted agenda.

We encourage everyone to review the packet in advance to stay informed about the topics before the Board.

06/08/2026

Interested in serving your community?

The Town of Crestone is accepting letters of interest from residents interested in filling a vacancy on the Board of Trustees. The Board will consider applicants for appointment at its June 29, 2026 meeting.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest describing your background and why you'd like to serve by June 25, 2026. Letters may be emailed to [email protected] or delivered to Town Hall.

Questions? Call 719-256-4313.

We encourage all interested and qualified residents to apply!

06/01/2026

Dear Residents,

The Town of Crestone has become aware of suspicious email activity involving messages that may appear to originate from a Town email account.

At this time, recipients are advised to exercise caution with any unexpected email, attachment, link, or request for information that appears to come from the Town. If you received a message that seems unusual, contains suspicious links or attachments, or requests sensitive information, please do not click any links, open attachments, or respond until the message can be verified.

The Town is currently reviewing the matter and taking appropriate steps to assess the source of the activity. Out of an abundance of caution, we encourage all recipients to independently verify any unexpected requests by contacting Town Hall through established communication channels.

If you believe you received a suspicious message appearing to come from the Town, please
delete the message and report it to Town staff.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we review this matter.

05/20/2026

Community Free Box Update

The Town of Crestone will not be renewing the current lease agreement related to the Community Free Box.

The structure itself is privately owned and was previously leased to the Town, which assisted with insurance and trash service during the term of the agreement. Following the recent transition in volunteer leadership, the Town evaluated the operational and staffing capacity required to continue involvement and determined that it is not sustainable for the Town to manage or coordinate the Free Box at this time.

The Town appreciates the time, care, and effort that community members and volunteers have contributed to this project over the years, as well as the many people who expressed interest in helping moving forward.

As the structure is privately owned, any future operation, coordination, relocation, or use of the Free Box will now be at the discretion of the owner.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the project and contributed to the spirit of community care behind it.

05/13/2026

Operational Update from the Town of Crestone:

The Town of Crestone is currently operating under temporary modified and remote conditions due to mold and indoor air quality concerns identified within Town Hall, continued testing and remediation planning, office transitions, and broader operational restructuring efforts.

At this time, Town Hall is closed to walk-in services while the Town evaluates remediation needs, operational continuity, and potential temporary or alternative office solutions.

While mold has been identified within the building and remediation planning is underway, Town Hall has not been condemned, and Town operations remain active and ongoing.

At this time, the Town’s primary focus is maintaining continuity of operations and public services while longer-term remediation and facility planning efforts continue.

Staff are currently working from multiple remote and temporary locations while new communication systems, workflows, and operational procedures are implemented. As a result, residents and applicants may experience delayed response times while staff work through a significant communications and administrative backlog across multiple departments.

Staff are actively responding to:

Emails
Phone calls
Applications
Billing matters
Licensing requests
Work orders
Ongoing operational projects

We are asking the public for patience and understanding while we continue stabilizing operations and transitioning into more sustainable remote and distributed systems.

At this time, we strongly encourage:

- Calling or emailing rather than attempting walk-in visits
- Scheduling appointments in advance whenever possible
- Utilizing virtual meetings and online systems when appropriate
- Allowing additional time for administrative processing and responses

CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: 719-256-4313
Email: [email protected]

Virtual appointments with Town Manager Blackwell may also be scheduled at:
https://calendly.com/crestoneclerk-iyxq

Payments may continue to be:

Mailed to the Town
Left in the secure payment drop box located on the Galena Avenue side of Town Hall

Additional updates regarding office operations, meeting locations, remediation planning, and operational changes will continue to be posted through the Town website and official communication channels.

We appreciate the community’s patience, flexibility, and support while we navigate this transition and continue working toward long-term operational stability.

The Town of Crestone is currently addressing indoor air quality concerns within Town Hall. Testing and remediation effor...
05/06/2026

The Town of Crestone is currently addressing indoor air quality concerns within Town Hall. Testing and remediation efforts are underway.

To reduce potential exposure concerns for staff and the public, walk-in services are suspended for the foreseeable future. Town services are continuing remotely during normal business hours at this time.

OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Thursday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

CONTACT US
Phone: 719-256-4313
Email: [email protected]

Payments & Other Drop Offs may be:
Mailed to the Town (PO BOX 64, Crestone CO 81131)
or
Left in the secure payment drop slot located on the Galena Avenue side of the building

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work through testing, remediation, and temporary operational adjustments.

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Crestone, CO
81131

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+17192564313

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