State of Colorado considers closing of prison in Rifle

MEEKER — With the state facing a $604 million budget shortfall and looking for ways to save money, the Rifle Correctional Facility could be shut down and the property sold.
That means David Scherbarth of Meeker, who is associate warden of the minimum-security prison, and other staff would have to move on, if they want to continue with the state correctional system.
“I’m in a very precarious position,” said Scherbarth, who said he could not…