Division 2 Main Office (Pueblo)
310 E. Abriendo Ave, Suite B
Pueblo, CO 81004
Phone: (719) 542-3368
Fax: (719) 544-0800
Colorado Springs Office (Water District 10)
4255 Sinton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: (719) 227-5291
Fax: (719) 227-5297
La Junta Office (Water District 17)
301 Colorado Avenue, Suite 303 (physical) P.O. Box 767 (mailing)
La Junta, CO 81050
Phone: (719) 384-1000
Fax: (719) 384-1001
This Section provides leadership to assist staff in meeting the division's public mission.
| Job Title | Full Name | E-Mail Address | Business Phone | Alternate Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division Engineer | Rachel Zancanella | Rachel.Zancanella@state.co.us | (719) 542-3368 Ext. 2108 | (719) 565-8686 |
| Assistant Division Engineer - Engineering Operations | Bethany Arnold | Bethany.Arnold@state.co.us | (719) 542-3368 Ext. 2102 | N/A |
| Assistant Division Engineer - Litigation | Lori Lest | Lori.Lest@state.co.us | (719) 542-3368 Ext. 2106 | N/A |
| River Operations Coordinator | Lonnie Spady | Lonnie.Spady@state.co.us | (719) 542-3368 Ext. 2103 | N/A |
| Reservoir Operations | Brian Lenherr | Brian Lenherr@state.co.us | (719) 542-3368 Ext. 2116 | N/A |
| Program Assistant | Wendy Hunker | Wendy.Hunker@state.co.us | (719) 542-3368 Ext. 2105 | N/A |
| Administrative Assistant | Jessica Wodiuk | Jessica.Wodiuk@state.co.us | (719) 542-3368 Ext. 2114 | N/A |
This Section provides administration and coordination of all replacement plans whether approved via Decreed Plan for Augmentation, Substitute Water Supply Plan, Rule 14 Plans or other legally available options such as Rule 10 Plans and Interruptible Water Supply Plans. The team is responsible for reporting, administration and enforcement of all applicable terms and conditions.
| Job Title | Full Name | E-Mail Address | Business Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augmentation Coordinator | Brian Sutton | Brian.Sutton@state.co.us | (719) 251-0037 |
| Water Resource Engineer | Vacant (Contact Bethany Arnold) | Bethany.Arnold@state.co.us | (719) 542-3368 Ext. 2102 |
| Augmentation Engineer | Noah Friesen | Noah.Friesen@state.co.us | (719) 542-3368 Ext. 2128 |
| Water Data Analyst | Martha Archuleta | Martha.Archuleta@state.co.us | (719) 542-3368 Ext. 2120 |
| Water Data Analyst | Ivan Valles | Ivan.Valles@state.co.us | (719) 542-3368 Ext. 2111 |
| Augmentation Accountant | Kassidy Davis | Kassidy.Davis@state.co.us | (719) 542-3368 Ext. 2113 |
This section consists of two units; the Design Review and Construction Inspection Unit and the Dam Safety Engineering Unit. The two principal duties of the team are to determine the safe storage level of the reservoir dams in the state and to approve the plans and specifications for the construction and repair of Jurisdictional dams.
| Job Title | Full Name | E-Mail Address | Business Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dam Safety Engineer | Mark Perry | Mark.Perry@state.co.us | (719) 250-5606 |
| Dam Safety Engineer | Brian McCormick | Brian.c.Mccormick@state.co.us | (719) 248-3876 |
This section conducts compact and rules compliance inspections, field investigations and groundwater well inventories
| Job Title | Full Name | E-Mail Address | Business Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Commissioner (Lower Basin) | Dan DiRezza | Dan.Direzza@state.co.us | (719) 469-5142 |
| Groundwater Commissioner (Lower Basin) | Chad Brumit | Chad.Brumit@state.co.us | (719) 250-7534 |
| Groundwater Commissioner (Lower Basin) | Kain DiRezza | Kain.Direzza@state.co.us | (719) 250-2425 |
| Groundwater Commissioner (Upper Basin) | Lucas Hoff | Lucas.Hoff@state.co.us | (719) 250-1654 |
| Groundwater Commissioner (Upper Basin) | Russ Dash | Russ.Dash@state.co.us | (719) 248-9334 |
This section provides real-time gauging station data for lakes, reservoirs, ponds, rivers, streams and canals throughout Colorado and published stream flow data.
| Job Title | Full Name | E-Mail Address | Business Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Hydrographer, Engineer | Joey Talbott | Joseph.Talbott@state.co.us | (719) 225-9542 |
| Senior Hydrographer | Cheston Hart | Cheston.Hart@state.co.us | (719) 221-1883 |
| Hydrographic Engineer | John Canaday | John.Canaday@state.co.us | (719) 251-5601 |
| Hydrographer | Catherine Hunt | Catherine.Hunt@state.co.us | (719) 588-5913 |
| Hydrographer | Raquel Fuentes | Raquel.Fuentes@state.co.us | (719) 924-4703 |
This team ensures that the water rights priority system is followed, enforcing the decrees and water laws of the State of Colorado. For help determining the water district needed, please see the Division 2 Water District Boundary Map.
| Water District(s) | Job Title | Full Name | E-Mail Address | Business Phone | Alternate Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Districts 10, 14 & 15 | North Lead Water Commissioner | Jacob Olson | Jacob.Olson@state.co.us | (719) 338-2012 | (719) 227-5291 |
| District 10 | Deputy Water Commissioner | Theron Verna | Theron.Verna@state.co.us | (719) 331-5861 | (719) 542-3368 Ext. 2115 |
| District 11 | Lead Water Commissioner/West Regional Team Lead | Willem Scott | Willem.Scott@state.co.us | (719) 221-0367 | N/A |
| District 11 | Deputy Water Commissioner | Vacant (contact Willem Scott) | Willem.Scott@state.co.us |
(719) 221-0367 |
N/A |
| District 11 | Deputy Water Commissioner | Gary Hanks | Gerald.Hanks@state.co.us | (719) 269-6664 | N/A |
| District 11, 12 & 13 | West Lead Water Commissioner | Dan Henrichs | Dan.Henrichs@state.co.us | (719) 269-2800 | N/A |
| District 12 | Deputy Water Commissioner | Talon Canterbury | Talon.Canterbury@state.co.us | (719) 371-1439 | N/A |
| District 13 | Water Commissioner | Jerry Livengood | Jerry.Livengood@state.co.us | (719) 429-1863 | N/A |
| Districts 14 & 15 | Water Commissioner | Steve Stratman | Steve.Stratman@state.co.us | (719) 250-1657 | N/A |
| Districts 16, 18, 19, 79 | South Lead Water Commissioner | Vacant (contact Lonnie Spady) | Lonnie.Spady@state.co.us | (719) 859-0122 | N/A |
| District 17 | Water Commissioner | Jeanette Myers | Jeanette.Myers@state.co.us | (719) 384-1000 Ext. 2201 | (719) 252-7028 |
| District 17 | Deputy Water Commissioner | Vacant (contact Jeanette Myers) | Jeanette.Myers@state.co.us | N/A | N/A |
| Districts 18 & 19 | Deputy Water Commissioner | Edwin Diemer | Edwin.Diemer@state.co.us | (719) 859-3518 | N/A |
| District 19 | Water Commissioner | Jeff Montoya | Jeff.Montoya@state.co.us | (719) 680-1052 | N/A |
| Districts 66, 67 & 17 | East Lead Water Commissioner | Brandy Cole | Brandy.Cole@state.co.us | (719) 688-6711 | N/A |
| District 79 | Water Commissioner | Lenna Rauber | Lenna.Rauber@state.co.us | (719) 568-0489 | N/A |
This section provides water rights research, mapping and database functions.
| Job Title | Full Name | E-Mail Address | Business Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist, GIS Specialist | Janet Dash | Janet.Dash@state.co.us | (719) 542-3368 Ext. 2119 |
| GIS Analyst | Monica Long | Monica.Long@state.co.us | (719) 542-3368 Ext. 2104 |