RBC | In a lengthy meeting last Tuesday in Rangely, commissioners reviewed possible fleet management and replacement options as well as new software to streamline sales and use tax collection. Commissioners also heard an update on this year’s county fair from Fair Board president Crandal Mergelman. Mergelman noted an increase[Read More…]
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Hospital board, fire recovery top items for commissioners at meeting
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners held its regular public meeting last week in Meeker. Commissioners Doug Overton and Callie Scritchfield attended, while Commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon was absent as she was in Washington, D.C., on county business meeting with senators. The meeting opened with public comment[Read More…]
County enacts hiring freeze
RBC | In a special meeting Monday, Aug. 25, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners enacted a hiring freeze for the county, effective immediately and continuing through the end of the year. Exceptions must be approved by the commissioners. “The intent of this is so that we don’t have to fire[Read More…]
Commissioners limit grant funding to emergency requests, focus on fire recovery
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners opened their regular meeting last Tuesday with a letter of thanks to firefighters, emergency responders and citizens “who have worked tirelessly to protect our community” during the Elk and Lee fires. (The full letter was published in last week’s edition of the Herald[Read More…]
Preparations for budget season get underway for RBC Commissioners
RBC | As local governments prepare for budget season, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners heard a presentation about the county’s insurance policies from Meredith Burcham of County Technical Services, Inc. (CTSI) during a work session last Tuesday. CTSI administers the County Health Pool (CHP), County Workers’ Compensation Pool (CWCP) and[Read More…]
RBC Commissioners discuss legislative agenda, hazard mitigation plan and AI integration during meeting
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a special work session last week ahead of their regular monthly meeting in Meeker with all three commissioners—Jennifer O’Hearon, Callie Scritchfield and Doug Overton—in attendance. The session opened with a discussion about Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) and its upcoming legislative[Read More…]
BOCC discusses fairgrounds plumbing issues, home rule pros and cons
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a special work session last week in Rangely ahead of their regular monthly meeting, addressing a wide range of topics including plumbing issues at the county fairgrounds, legal action related to energy regulations, and the possibility of adopting[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners review public comment policies; recognize Commissioner Overton
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…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners hold regular meeting in Rangely, hear from RDH on mental health services
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…]
County Beat – Commissioners hold off on bid approval for Meeker Airport project at special meeting
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…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners approve RV variance, discuss wolf presence, approve moratorium on ‘natural medicine centers’ connected to psychotropic drug therapies
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…]
COUNTY BEAT – Rio Blanco County commissioners discuss measles, ADA compliance in April 15 meeting
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…]
