Eagle Nest library overhaul raises questions of oversight—or control of funds

Eagle Nest library overhaul raises questions of oversight—or control of funds

by Ruth Stodghill EAGLE NEST —  The Village of Eagle Nest is considering a draft ordinance that would repeal its decades-old library law and significantly narrow the authority of the Eagle Nest Public Library Board, shifting control over hiring, spending, and programming to village administration. If approved, the board would move from managing the library to serving solely in an advisory role. The proposal has prompted debate over whether the c…