RBC — Combined, sales and use tax revenue for the towns of Meeker and Rangely and Rio Blanco County in July 2008 topped the $1 million mark for the second month in a row.
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County’s sales, use tax revenues continue to climb
RBC — In spite of national economic woes, sales and use tax receipt revenue in Rio Blanco County and the towns of Meeker and Rangely continue to climb from month to month.
Rio Blanco reactions
Community leaders share responses to visit by Pinedale, Wyo., officials Editor’s note: Community leaders, elected officials and oil and gas representatives were asked for their responses to information shared last week by visitors from Pinedale, Wyo., who were invited to talk about how they have dealt with the impact of[Read More…]
New school administrators not new to the area
RBC — One school administrator has come back home, while another has moved on. But he didn’t move far. Just the other end of the county.
Tax receipt numbers up in April
RBC — Overall, the three entities in Rio Blanco County — the towns of Meeker and Rangely, and the county itself — reported an increase in sales and use tax revenue of 55.8 percent for April 2008, with reported revenue growth from $698,116 last year to $1,088,183 this year.
County launches reverse 911
RBC — The Eastern and Western Rio Blanco County 911 Emergency Telephone Authority has contracted with Emergency Communications Network, Inc., of Ormond Beach, Fla., for its “CodeRED” high-speed telephone emergency notification services.
Housing voucher apps available
RBC — Housing voucher applications for residents of Moffat and Rio Blanco counties are available. Residents in Rio Blanco County can pick up an application at the Rio Blanco County Department of Social Services. Applications for Moffat County residents are available at the Independent Life Center 483 Yampa Ave. in[Read More…]
RBC gets $38k grant for services
RBC — John Hutchins has no trouble keeping busy. “I wear a lot of hats,” said the Rio Blanco emergency manager.
Assessed values up 15 percent in county
Chevron remains top taxpayer RBC — County Assessor Renae Neilson gave her annual report Monday to the Board of County Commissioners. And it was good news. Based on preliminary numbers, the total assessed value in Rio Blanco County is up 15 percent. “That should make them (the commissioners) happy,” Neilson[Read More…]
Madison tapped to administer impact fees
RBC — In his role with Rio Blanco County, Jeff Madison wears a lot of hats. And he just added another one. The newest hat Madison will wear is that of impact fee administrator. He already holds the titles of natural resources specialist and director of planning and development.
June 26, 2008: May 2008 Warranty Deeds
County weighs future of RV Park
MEEKER — Rio Blanco County commissioners Monday offered no immediate solutions to the plight of residents of Love’s RV Park, who are faced with having to move when the park’s permit expires at the end of July.
