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Archuleta County Comprehensive Plan Community Survey

Archuleta County is updating its Comprehensive Plan, a long-range vision that will guide how the county grows and changes over the next 20 years, including land use, housing, water, infrastructure, and county services.

The community survey will play a pivotal role in shaping the plan's vision, goals, and priorities. Questions will cover quality of life, growth and land use, water, housing, and county services. There are no right or wrong answers; the intent of the survey is to understand the community's experiences and hopes for the county's future. The survey will take 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and every response counts.
1.How would you rate Archuleta County in each of the following roles?
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
No opinion
A place to live
A place to raise children
A place to retire
A place to work or earn a living
A place to start or operate a business
A place to visit or vacation
2.Please rate each of the following characteristics of Archuleta County today.
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
No opinion
Overall sense of community
Sense of safety
Natural beauty and scenery
Access to outdoor recreation
Small-town and rural character
Quality of new development
Variety of housing options
Overall cost of living
Arts, culture, and community events
Dark night skies, peace, and quiet
3.What are the most important reasons you choose to live in Archuleta County? (Select up to three)(Required.)
4.How likely are you to still be living in Archuleta County five years from now?
5.How likely are you to recommend Archuleta County to others as a place to live?
6.Over the past five years, how would you describe the pace of growth and development in Archuleta County?
7.As the county grows, where should new homes and development be focused most? (Select up to two)(Required.)
8.How important is it that the County protect each of the following as it grows?
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Very Important
Essential
No opinion
Working ranch and agricultural lands
Scenic views and community gateways
Wildlife habitat and open space
River corridors and the San Juan River
Dark night skies
Historic and small-town character
Forested lands and natural areas
9.Please indicate how much you support or oppose each of the following growth strategies.
Strongly Oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly Support
No opinion
Focusing new development where roads, water, and services already exist
Encouraging infill and redevelopment of vacant or underused lots
Requiring new development to pay its fair share of infrastructure costs
Conserving open space and limiting scattered, low-density sprawl
Protecting agricultural and ranch land from subdivision
10.How concerned are you about the long-term availability of water in Archuleta County?
11.How important should each of the following be in the County’s water planning?
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Very Important
Essential
No opinion
Ensuring an adequate, reliable water supply for current residents
Planning water supply to keep pace with future growth
Protecting the health and flows of the San Juan River and local streams
Promoting water conservation and efficiency
Planning for drought and dry years
Protecting water quality
Supporting agricultural and ranching water needs
12.Before new development is approved, should it be required to demonstrate an adequate and sustainable water supply?
13.Would you support County investment in water conservation programs, such as efficiency rebates or water-wise landscaping standards?
14.For each housing type below, do you feel Archuleta County currently has too little, about the right amount, or too much?
Too Little
About Right
Too Much
Not Sure
Single-family homes on standard lots
Larger-lot rural and ranch properties
Smaller or lower-cost homes
Townhomes and condominiums
Apartments and rental housing
Housing for older adults and seniors
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs / “mother-in-law” units)
Deed-restricted or income-qualified affordable housing
Manufactured and modular homes
15.Which housing types should be the County’s top priorities to encourage? (Select up to two)(Required.)
16.How much of a challenge is the cost or availability of housing for you or your household?
17.How concerned are you that local workers in fields such as healthcare, education, service, and public safety can find housing they can afford in the county?
18.What types of businesses or services would you most like to see more of in Archuleta County? (Select all that apply)
19.Please rate the quality of each of the following county services and facilities.
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Don't Use/No opinion
County roads and road maintenance
Snow removal
Law enforcement (Sheriff’s Office)
Fire protection and emergency medical services
Wildfire preparedness and mitigation
Emergency preparedness
Broadband and internet access
Parks, trails, and open space
Library services
Solid waste and recycling
Land use planning and zoning
Building permits and inspections
Public health services
20.How important is each of the following for future County investment?
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Very Important
Essential
No opinion
Improving and maintaining roads
Expanding broadband and internet
Water and wastewater infrastructure
Wildfire mitigation and forest health
Trails, parks, and recreation
Emergency and public safety services
21.Looking 20 years into the future, what should be Archuleta County’s highest priorities? (Select up to three)(Required.)
22.What do you value most about Archuleta County that you would most want to protect?
23.What is one thing Archuleta County does not offer today that you would like to see in the future?
24.Is there anything else you would like to share about your vision for the future of Archuleta County?
25.How do you currently get information about Archuleta County government and projects? (Select all that apply)
26.What are the best ways for the County to involve you in the Comprehensive Plan process? (Select all that apply)
27.How long have you lived in Archuleta County?
28.Which best describes your connection to Archuleta County? (Select all that apply)
29.Which of the following best describes your current work situation? (Select one)
30.Where is your primary residence located?
31.Do you own or rent your home?
32.What type of home do you live in?
33.1. Including yourself, how many people live in your household?
34.Does your household include children under 18 at home?
35.Does your household include adults 65 or older at home?
36.What is your age?
37.What best describes your current employment status?