And now there are three in the race for the county’s top money manager spot.

Eight-year Westcliffe resident Julie Trombley has announced she is running for Custer County treasurer on the Republican ticket.

However, rather than seeking the nomination through caucus, Trombley will go the petition route. 

She will begin circulating that petition, seeking at least 161 signatures from local registered voters, on March 29.

Trombley said she has the background and experience to be county treasurer. “I have owned my own business in the design field for over 30 years,” said Trombley.

She and her husband, Steve, have also owned and operated a bed and breakfast and gift shop in Westcliffe. Today, Steve is a deputy with the Custer County sheriff’s office.

“I have experience in all aspects of owning and operating a successful business including accounting and bookkeeping,” said Trombley.

She also said high on her priority list is customer service.  “I feel the people of Custer County deserve to be treated with respect and courtesy,” said Trombley.

Also running for county treasurer on the Republican ticket are incumbent Virginia Trujillo and Larry Luikart. Both hope to get the Republican nomination through the caucus slated for March 16. If they succeed, their names will appear on the Republican primary ballot in the August primary election.

– Nora Drenner