RBC | Last week, the Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting in the town of Meeker, Colorado. All three commissioners were present for the meeting, which began with a public comment period. There were no public comments in person or online, so the BOCC moved[Read More…]

RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners held a regular meeting in Rangely on May 27. Rangely resident Wendi Gillard, attending virtually, asked if the Child Protective Team has been re-established in the county. She was told the public comment period is not a time to ask questions, and that[Read More…]

RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners held a special meeting Monday, May 19 to review three agenda items. Discussed at length was the funding for the replacement of the general aviation ramp at the Meeker Airport. A “GA Ramp” is the area where smaller, private aircraft are parked, tied[Read More…]

MEEKER | After a brief hiatus from their usual schedule, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners returned to regular business last week, holding their meeting in Meeker. All three commissioners were present and began the session with a public comment period. No comments were received in person or online. The board[Read More…]

RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting April 15 in Meeker, with all commissioners in attendance. The meeting opened with a public comment period, during which no public comments were made. Commissioners then approved the agenda and a consent item—the April 11 payroll[Read More…]

RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting last week at the Historic Courthouse in Meeker, with all three commissioners in attendance. The meeting opened with a public comment period. The sole speaker was Wendy Gillard of Rangely, who commended the board for its[Read More…]

MEEKER | Rio Blanco County Commissioners met last Tuesday in Rangely for their regular meeting, followed by a workshop with Matt Solomon with the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative (NCEI).  Emergency Management At the start of the regular meeting, Rangely resident Don Davidson suggested connecting the local White River Area Preparedness (WRAP)[Read More…]

RBC |  The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held its regular monthly meeting last week in Meeker, Colorado, with all three commissioners in attendance. The meeting began with a public comment period, during which Marc Etchart voiced concerns regarding the emergency coordinator position in Rio Blanco County. Etchart expressed reservations[Read More…]

MEEKER |  The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held its regular monthly meeting last week in Rangely, Colorado, with all three commissioners present. The meeting began with a public comment period. Wendy Gillard of Rangely congratulated Commissioners Jennifer O’Hearon and Callie Scritchfield on their election victories. Gillard said while she[Read More…]

RBC |  Rio Blanco County Commissioners held a brief special meeting on Friday, Dec. 20 to amend resolutions passed earlier this month to correct valuation for property taxes in 2024 to defray the cost of government for 2025. The amended valuations reflect changes from August to December, and are minor[Read More…]