The Haxtun Town Council met for a special meeting on Tuesday evening, Feb. 21. The agenda included a short list of items under regular business followed by a work session to hold council training with Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency.

Council members met at the Town Hall to hold a special hearing on a liquor license application submitted by the El Paso Mexican restaurant. The local restaurant submitted the liquor license application several weeks ago and following required posting requirements, a special hearing is held.

After receiving no public comment last Tuesday, the hearing was closed and the Council voted to approve the license application. The application will now be sent to the State for approval, which can take anywhere between three to six weeks.

El Paso Mexican restaurant is opening soon at the corner of Colorado Avenue and Highway 6 in the former Barlo building.

After acting on the liquor license application, the Council adjourned the special meeting and held a work session specifically for council member training. Training is held annually through CIRSA.

CIRSA is a Municipal Self-Insurance Pool dedicated to providing Colorado public entities with proactive risk management guidance and the best possible coverage and service. CIRSA was formed by Colorado municipalities, for Colorado municipalities. A total of more than 280 communities and public entities are members.