Town, county consider implementing asbestos abatement program

RANGELY | Municipalities all over the nation are facing the problem of asbestos ridden buildings and homes. The high expense of abatement can leave these properties both unable to sell or to be renovated, often causing them to slowly become dilapidated and dangerous. Rangely, in cooperation with Rio Blanco County, is preparing their own plan for dealing with the issue.
More than a year ago the town of Rangely began discussing several tumble down, asbestos…