Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago There is some talk of buying steel cages for the county jail, and the proposition will be put before the commissioners in a favorable light at their forthcoming session. Under present conditions prisoners are taken to Glenwood or Leadville for safe keeping, and the[Read More…]
Tag: Rio Blanco County
RIO HAPPENINGS: December 3-9, 2023
ARRESTS On 12/6/2023 a Rio Blanco Sheriff Deputy arrested a 65 year old male for internet sexual exploitation of a child, internet luring of a child and criminal attempt to commit sexual assault on a child and taken to Moffat County Jail. He was released on a cash surety bond.[Read More…]
Commissioners hear Wolf Creek update, discuss 2024 budget
Commissioners met Tuesday in Meeker at 10 a.m. for a regular meeting and went directly into executive session to receive legal advice on specific legal questions regarding conservation easements, county road policies, and 1041 regulations regarding wind and solar; and determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to[Read More…]
Tri-State announces closure of Craig Station Unit 3 in 2028
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association says rural electricity consumers across four western states will benefit from reliable power and lower costs, with clean energy investment and greenhouse gas emissions reductions accelerated by federal funding, in a long-term strategy announced this week. The not-for-profit wholesale power supply cooperative’s 2023 Electric Resource[Read More…]
Commissioners take neutral stance on proposed Elk Creek Ranch easement
Rio Blanco County Commissioners approved a “letter of neutrality” regarding a proposed conservation easement at Elk Creek Ranch during a special meeting Thursday, Dec. 30. The acquisition of 7 Lakes Lodge in 2021 quintupled Elk Creek Ranch’s physical footprint — 25,000 acres for hunting, fishing and recreation, including more than[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: NOVEMBER 26 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2023
ARRESTS A 37 year-old male was transported from AZ to Moffat County Jail on a Rio Blanco County Felony Warrant. A 47 year-old male was arrested for a protection order violation and taken to Moffat County Jail. He was arrested on 11/26/2023. He received a PR bond on 11/27/2023 CALL[Read More…]
A beacon of hope in Colorado’s complex energy transition
“I support all of the above” is a common refrain among U.S. politicians. This popular sentiment seems to check all the boxes with just one sentence, but what does it really mean and is it truly effective? It appears diverse, it sounds equitable, and it seems inclusive. However, the principles[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: NOV. 19-25. 2023
ARRESTS A 32 year-old male was arrested on 11/23/2023 for domestic violence, harassment and criminal mischief. A 47 year-old male was arrested on 11/26/2023 for violation of protection order. CALL SUMMARIES There were a total of 6 car vs deer accidents this week in Rio Blanco County. 11/19/2023 @ 11:57[Read More…]
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2023
SEPTEMBER 2023 Seller: White River Ranch Properties LLLP Buyer: Chris and Jessica Nelson Description: 1N 093W 20 2459 CR 8, 1N 093W 21 2459 CR 8 Transaction Price: $60,000 Seller: James Rynn Buyer: Edwards Co LLC Description: 16 1N 092W 28 1111 CR 63 Transaction Price: $700,000 Seller: Mackenzie Brasfield[Read More…]
BOCC sets dates for 2024 fair, revisits Ridge Estates Road maint.
Dates for the county fair in 2024 were set by the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners Tuesday during the regular meeting. Shooting sports events will start July 20, equine events July 26, general fair July 29-Aug. 4, and the livestock sale will be held Aug. 3, 2024. Also approved[Read More…]
Unofficial 2023 election results
As of press time Wednesday Proposition HH, which promised property tax relief in exchange for a long-term reduction in Taxpayer Bill of Rights refunds, had failed to obtain voter approval statewide. Rio Blanco County voters also voted against the proposition 1,527 to 327. Proposition II was approved statewide, allowing the[Read More…]
County continues work on 2024 budget
Rio Blanco County Commissioners, administrators, staff and volunteers met over the course of two weeks totaling 20+ hours of meetings to discuss the proposed 2024 budget. COUNTY ATTORNEY The County Attorney is Don Steerman, whose office provides legal counsel in connection with litigation, administrative proceedings, settlement discussions and similar proceedings.[Read More…]
