Archuleta County is set to welcome a familiar face and two re-elected officials into office during a formal inauguration ceremony scheduled for Monday, January 13th at the county courthouse, as reported by Archuleta County. The ceremony, kicking off at 9 a.m. at 109 Harman Park Drive, will mark a fresh start for newly elected Commissioner John Ranson and Coroner-Elect Brad Hunt, alongside the re-elected District 1 Commissioner Warren Brown.
Ranson, returning to public office after previously serving from 2009 to 2011, was elected unopposed in 2024, filling the seat left by outgoing Commissioner Ronnie Maez, "I am honored, and I know it is a privilege to have been reelected as your District 1 Commissioner. I am approaching this opportunity and responsibility with the utmost intent to make Archuleta County a better place to live, work, and raise our children," Brown said, as per Archuleta County, his statement reflecting a commitment to uphold the region's heritage while propelling it forward. Monday's event will also feature the service's departure of Maez who is moving on after eight years of committed service.
The occasion is set apart by its formal tone, commencing with the posting of colors and including an honor song harmonic, followed by an opening prayer. Hunt is poised to continue his 2023 appointed stint as Coroner, having run unopposed in 2024, "The Archuleta County Coroner’s Office has a long and proud history of caring for and assisting the recently deceased and their families," he shared, according to Archuleta County.
All new and returning officials will be sworn in by Judge Fay, after which residents can enjoy a light brunch while granting congratulations and thanks to the officials. Ranson having served before this new term expressed his anticipation, "Thank you, Archuleta County residents, for electing me to represent all of you for Commissioner in District 2", Ranson said, as obtained by Archuleta County. "I look forward to working with Commissioner Brown and Commissioner Medina, it is my hope to work together and provide transparency for all," as mentioned in the official statement. The public is invited to attend this event of civic turnover and celebration, with no admission charge.
