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MEEKER | Rio Blanco Fire Rescue’s Deby Merriam has been named the 2025 BLS EMS Professional of the Year by the Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado, an honor recognizing exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to emergency medical care.
The statewide award is presented annually to an EMS provider whose actions and contributions exemplify excellence in prehospital care. Colleagues say Merriam defines that standard.
A steady presence in Rio Blanco County’s…


