ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Board of County Commissioners will meet on Wednesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including an emergency plan for "Migrant/Asylum Refugees," and medical transport for Veterans.

Erik Treinen, Director and SLV Emergency Director with the Alamosa County of Emergency Management will provide details of "Emergency Life Safety Support Plan for Migrant/Asylum Refugees in Alamosa County." According to document packet provided to commissioners, "The purpose of this Plan is to provide guidelines, principles, and structure to local government and private relief agencies/non-profits for coordinating the overall functions of emergency sheltering and/or temporary housing for people arriving in the San Luis Valley (SLV) requiring immediate shelter, feeding, and other health and medical support. Emergency Shelters include the use of pre-identified sites in existing facilities, or the creation of temporary facilities should emergency sheltering be necessary.

"The Commissioners of the San Luis Valley intend to provide emergent support to Migrants and Refugees from the Southwest Border (SWB) or any other location to prevent the loss of life and assist the individuals reaching their desired destinations outside of the San Luis Valley. The six counties of the San Luis Valley (Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache) would like it known that there are not enough services or resources available to support a prolonged response and will quickly overwhelm local resources if individuals from these groups arrive searching for on-going continued services."

The Veterans Medical Transport and Scheduling Services of Alamosa County will make a presentation regarding a grant application with the El Pomar Foundation seeking $94,790. According to the application, "The purpose of this request is to enable the Veterans Medical Transportation and Scheduling Services of Alamosa County to better assist local Veterans of the San Luis Valley to obtain safe and secure transportation to their statewide appointments."

The commissioners will also discuss a memorandum of understanding with the Colorado Department of Human Services. This is an annual renewal.

The Alamosa County Employee of the Quarter will be announced. Roni Wisdom, County Administrator, will read a letter of appreciation the county received. Commissioner Lori Laske will read a "We Love our National Park Proclamation."

A liquor license renewal for BJGN LLC, Discount Liquor at 151 Broadway in Alamosa will be discussed.

Two grants for the San Luis Valley Regional Airport to be filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation will be discussed. Airport manager Will Hickman will update commissioners.

The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 24 at 8900 Independence Way in Alamosa and is also available on Zoom.