RBC | In November, the Colorado Supreme Court affirmed without opinion the trial court ruling against the county’s application of its use tax on industrial construction and building materials.
County now considering justice center sites in Rangely
October 15, 2009 by Leave a Comment
RBC I County commissioners are keeping their options open. When it comes to selecting a site for a proposed justice center — providing expanded space for courtrooms and a jail — commissioners are still considering different locations.
Letter: Why does lawyer need to be involved?
June 18, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Dear Editor, I have received a letter back from Mr. Borchard on some of my questions. Some of you may wonder why I sent a letter directly to him.
Here’s Rio Blanco County … by the numbers
March 5, 2009 by Leave a Comment
County Assessor Renae Neilson knows her numbers. Speaking at an meeting last month of Rio Blanco County Democrats, Neilson, who, by the way, is a Republican, recited figures mostly off the top of her head, with very few notes.
No way to cope with COPD; stop smoking
February 19, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Tammie Freitag has two words for smokers. “Stop smoking,” she said. “Put it in bold, stop smoking, please.”
Task force works to prioritize public services
February 12, 2009 by Leave a Comment
RBC — While funding required to maintain the levels of service provided by local governments may be decreasing, the needs aren’t.
County to appoint TAG for master planning
January 22, 2009 by Leave a Comment
RBC — The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners will appoint a Technical Advisory Group to assist the Planning Commission with the completion of the new County Master Plan.
Nelson nearing end of tenure
December 25, 2008 by Leave a Comment
RBC — Forrest Nelson’s days as an elected official are numbered. But it has been a good run, and he’s ready to focus more on operating the family ranch and spending time with his grandchildren.
County to seek housing assessment
December 11, 2008 by Leave a Comment
RBC — Commissioners gave the go-ahead Monday for a $50,000 grant request to the state to fund a countywide housing assessment.
Commission meeting canceled for Dec. 15
December 11, 2008 by Leave a Comment
RBC — The Board of County Commissioners’ meeting scheduled for Monday, Dec. 15 in Rangely, has been canceled.
Commissioners approve $49.7 million budget
December 11, 2008 by Leave a Comment
RBC — Bracing for a worst-case scenario in its court case over collection of use tax, Rio Blanco County commissioners adopted a proposed 2009 budget Monday night of nearly $49.7 million.
