Explanations to Recent Building Code Questions

The proposed changes to the Rio Blanco County building codes have brought forth many questions and misconceptions. In an effort to answer some of those questions, below is a simplified explanation of what the proposed changes include.

Business remains as u...

Colorado Must Balance Recreation and Farming with NEPA Reform

Colorado Must Balance Recreation and Farming with NEPA Reform

By Bob Rankin and Jeff Rector

There are hopeful signs for Colorado’s economic prospects in 2020. The Centennial State is not far removed from a record tourism year&am...

2020 Spring Load Restrictions

Rio Blanco County 2020 SPRING LOAD RESTRICTION SCHEDULE Pursuant to Resolution No. 2007-08 adopted by the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners on February 20, 2007, the following weight restrictions will be imposed on the roads indicated: EFFEC...

Inside Rio Blanco County- Volume Four

Commissioner Update

Commissioner Moyer attended the Club 20/Action 22/Pro 15 Voices of Rural Colorado Joint Legislative Visit last week in Denver.  The agenda included many presentations from various organizations and many of the current Polis Administration&rsq...

Inside Rio Blanco County- Volume Three

Basic Ag Marketing Class Offered

Drivers License Office Pop Up Coming to Meeker!

Commissioner Moyer Visits DC

The week of January 8, Commissioner Moyer flew to Washington DC after being invited by The Executive Office of the President.  He was asked to give comments and perspective on the proposed new Waters of the U.S. definition and how it will impact ...

Inside Rio Blanco County- Volume Two

County Roads and Snowplowing Awareness

It’s that time of year again when the county plows comes along and leave a ridge of snow across residents’ driveways.  Our crews do their very best to minimize the amount of snow left at driveways and intersections, but unfort...

Notification of Sales Tax Return Changes Effective January 1, 2020

If you have any questions please contact Deb Morlan at 970-878-9612 or email deb.morlan@rbc.us

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Inside Rio Blanco County- Volume One

Commissioner Moyer Meets with State Water Engineer

Commissioner Moyer and CCI Executive Director John Swartout met with the State Water Engineer Kevin Rein in Denver on Thursday December 12 to discuss the county’s support for the conditional water rights necessary for Wolf Creek Reservoir. &...

SAVE THE DATE: Pesticide Applicator Workshop

New Landfill Rates Begin in January

On November 19, 2019, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners adopted new landfill rates to go into effect January 1, 2020.

The Solid Waste Landfill fund has been using its fund balance (reserves) to cover expenses for the past few years, meaning that revenue ...

Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan Available for Review

In March 2019, Rio Blanco County began the process of updating the county-wide hazard mitigation plan. Rio Blanco County is completing this update as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to remain eligible for mitigation grant progra...

Commissioners Approve 2020 Budget

On Wednesday, December 11, The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2020 budget prioritizing repair and maintenance on existing county infrastructure.

Janae Stanworth, Budget & Finance Director, spent about forty-five minutes covering t...

Important Upcoming Dates and Changes

Please take note of the following meeting dates and changes:

• The Special Meeting for the Adoption of the 2020 Budget is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11 at 6:00 PM at the Historic Courthouse in Meeker.
• The Special Meeting for the Certification of Levies...

Commissioners Attend Winter CCI Conference

The Commissioners spent the beginning of the week attending the CCI (Colorado Counties, Inc) Winter Conference in Colorado Springs. They attended presentations and meetings on a variety of issues including a Public Lands Committee Meeting, a presentation ...

New Mexico Joins Rio Blanco County & the Western States and Tribal Nations in Support of Gas Exports

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The State of New Mexico today became the newest member of Western States and Tribal Nations (WSTN) natural gas initiative, adding a strong advocate for the power of responsible, environmentally sound energy production to boost ...

Commissioners Sign Updated Wolf Management Resolution

In April of 2018, The Rio Blanco County Commissioners signed a resolution in support of wolf management in Colorado.  The original resolution encourages wolf management to protect private property, livestock and wildlife resources and encourages ...

Budget Update

The Board of County Commissioners wrapped up initial rounds of budget meetings on Wednesday afternoon, hearing from each department lead regarding their 2020 budget.  Commissioners requested flat budgets from each department this year and the maj...

Budget Meetings This Week

    The overwhelming theme during the public budget workshops held on Monday was fiscal responsibility. The Board of County Commissioners listened and asked some tough questions as department heads took time to explain the details of the...

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