Rio Blanco County Detention Center: Explanation on closure and reopening
Dear Editor:
I want to take some time to address the reopening of the Rio Blanco County Detention Center, since a couple of people have asked, “Why did we close the jail?”
First, a little personal background. I worked in the old Rio Blanco County Jail from 1996 until 2005, when I transferred to patrol. I truly enjoyed my time there. It was a great…

