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…]
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COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners certify mill levies and revenues for the year in special meeting
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…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners bid farewell to Gates, approve 2025 budget in two meetings
RBC | At the Dec. 10 regular meeting of the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Doug Overton first addressed a letter to the editor published in November from Rangely resident Wendi Gillard regarding a veterans services program. Overton declared the county administration’s firm support and dedication to all[Read More…]
County Beat – Rangely resident raises concerns about DHS, foster care
RBC | The Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) convened its regular meeting last Tuesday in Meeker, with Commissioners Doug Overton and Ty Gates attending in person. Commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon participated remotely via Google Meet due to a recent surgery. During the public comment segment, Rangely resident Wendi[Read More…]
County Beat – Commissioners hear concerns from residents
RBC | All three Rio Blanco County Commissioners attended their regular meeting last week. During the public comment period, Rangely resident Wendy Gillard raised concerns about Commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon. Gillard highlighted that O’Hearon was escorted out of the Department of Human Services (DHS) in 2017 following a third-party investigation that[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – RBC commissioners hold 2025 draft budget work sessions
RBC | The County Commissioners held another work session last week to discuss the 2025 draft budget. All three commissioners attended the Tuesday meeting in Meeker. The session began with Linda Masters of CSU Extension Programs and Activities, who discussed her budget. She listed $3,200 for her end-of-year projection on[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners respond to public concerns, hear case for Rangely School District bond measure
RBC | The Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting last Tuesday afternoon, with all three commissioners in attendance. During the public comment period, Wendy Gillard, a Rangely resident, raised concerns about health and human services in the county. She explained that these concerns have persisted throughout[Read More…]
Public health department updates commissioners on bird flu and MPox
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners held their regular meeting last week in Meeker, with all three commissioners in attendance. The Board of Public Health gave a presentation on MPox and Avian Influenza. Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu, is primarily found in wild birds but has recently[Read More…]
County Beat – Work session for commissioners to review solar/wind moratorium
RBC | Last Friday, the Board of County Commissioners held a work session to discuss the moratorium on wind and solar energy projects. No official decisions were made during the session. County Surveyor Leif Joy attended the meeting and provided the board with options and updates on the status of[Read More…]
Commissioners hear concerns from Rangely resident
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners held a public meeting in Rangely, Colorado, on Aug. 27, 2024. Commissioners Doug Overton and Ty Gates attended in person, while Jennifer O’Hearon joined via Google Meet. During the public comment period, Charles Brady of Rangely expressed disagreement with line item B which[Read More…]
Energy, roads and new resolutions discussed at RBC Commissioners meeting last week
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 9 a.m. in Meeker, Colorado. All three commissioners were in attendance. Matt Solomon kicked off the session with a presentation on energy developments in Northwest Colorado. Solomon, who was appointed by Senator Rankin to[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – RBC commissioners discuss water issues
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners held a special meeting Thursday, Aug. 8 in Meeker, Colorado. All three commissioners were present. During the meeting, they discussed water in the White River, which runs through Rio Blanco County. Alden Vanden Brink, who oversees the Colorado River District Board, presented information[Read More…]
