October 13 Meeting and Work Session Summary

Workshop and BOCC Meeting Summary- 10/13/2020

Note: Starting October 13, work sessions will be scheduled on a rolling starting basis in order to be most efficient with time. 

• The BOCC met with Road & Bridge Director Dave Morlan to discuss the C...

Daily Summaries- Budget Workshops Oct 19-Nov 5

Note: The Board of County Commissioners will hold Department Budget Workshops on October 19 through November 5, 2020 at the Historic Courthouse, 555 Main Street, 3rd floor BOCC Hearing Room in Meeker, CO. On Tuesday, October 20, 2020 the Workshop will be ...

2021 Budget Workshop Schedules

The 2021 budget workshop schedule has been published. Workshops start October 19 and will continue through November 5. You will find all public work sessions published at the following link. You can subscribe to receive email alerts when new work sessions...

Updated Info for Building Inspections

Starting Monday October 12, building inspections will take place Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only.  Please call 970-878-9450 with any questions.

Inside Rio Blanco County- Volume Eight

Special Districts and Property Tax Distributions

Updated on 9/26 to clarify that this article is meant to explain property tax distributions only.  There are many other sources of funding that come from the county to various special districts (for example, conservation districts, schools, towns...

More Budget Talk: Employee Benefits, Dispatch and Consolidation of Staff

More Budget Talk: Employee Benefits, Dispatch and Consolidation of Staff

The Commissioners had a busy Tuesday morning discussing more budget details during their scheduled work sessions and board meeting.

During the first work session, Budget and Finance Di...

Budget Timeline

Unemployment Update August 2020

Election 2020 Voter Information

Ballots will be mailed to all active registered voters on October 9th.  In-person paper ballot and electronic voting will be available from Monday, October 19th through 7PM November 3rd in Rangely and Meeker.

Colorado voters can now sign up for Ba...

Rio Blanco One of Three Counties to Move into Next Phase (Protect Our Neighbor) Phase of Reopening

From Public Health Director Alice Harvey: 

"Community Partners,

Inside Rio Blanco County- Volume Seven

The County Budget and The Importance of Reserves

BUDGET OUTLOOK

After a tough week, the Commissioners are ready to continue to move forward in the planning of the 2021 budget. Budgets were due to the Budget Department from each county department today, September 4.  Over the next several weeks, ...

2021 Budget Outlook

Over the next several weeks you will see information regarding the 2021 Budget.  The following image is a simple infographic of some of the projected changes in revenue that are expected for the county for 2021.

Watch your mailbox over the next fe...

Budget Update 9/1/2020

The special meeting today resulted in the following:

Commissioners gave direction to the county attorney to draft a ballot question regarding a sales tax increase that is passed, would be allocated to dispatch services.  The deadline for ballot qu...

2021 Budget Discussion Presentation

To view the presentation from the 8/31 meeting, please click here: 2021 Budget Discussion

Please view the Agendas and Minutes page for updates about upcoming budget meetings and to sign up for alerts when new meetings are posted.

Commissioners Approve Ballot Measure for Term Limits

At the BOCC meeting on Tuesday, the Board of County Commissioners voted to authorize the addition of ballot questions that, if approved by a majority of Rio Blanco County registered voters, would establish term limitations on each individual office includ...

Did You Receive An Unsolicited Seed Product in the Mail?

IF YOU RECEIVE OR HAVE RECEIVED ANY UNSOLICITED SEED PRODUCT FROM CHINA:

Please bring the packages to your local Extension Office!

  DO NOT PLANT  DO NOT OPEN THE PACKETS  DO NOT EAT THE SEED  DO NOT THROW THE SEEDS AWAY  RETAIN THE PACKAGES A...

RBC Commissioners Take a Position Regarding State Face Mask Mandate

The Commissioner’s hearing room was packed today during the BOCC meeting in Rangely.  The agenda item of particular interest was the discussion regarding the Governor’s Face Mask Mandate and whether or not the Rio Blanco Count...

Inside Rio Blanco County- Volume Six

Our Department Spotlight for July is the Building Department! For more information visit https://rbc.us/299/County-Surveyor

Floodplain Meetings Scheduled

Rio Blanco County, the Town of Meeker and the Town of Rangely are hosting public meetings for the State to present updated floodplains as a result of the ongoing restudy over the last few years. These updated floodplains are displayed on prelimin...

Governor Polis Makes Colorado Oil & Gas Commission Appointments

Lodging Tax Rate Changes

Effective July 1, 2020, the new County Lodging Tax rate is 2.0%.  Please be certain to update all procedures and any software you might utilize for tax collection purposes.  You may refer to the State Taxation website for any additional ...

A look at CCITF Funding

The state of Colorado established the Oil Shale Trust Fund to receive federal leasing bonus payments from oil shale that began in 1975. In 1982, the County Capital

Improvement Trust Fund, or CCITF, was established in order for Rio Blanco County to receive ...

Inside Rio Blanco County- Volume Five

Our Department Spotlight for June is the Building Department! For more information visit https://www.rbc.us/165/Building-Division

Commissioners Receive Second Variance Request Approval

On Wednesday June 3, Rio Blanco County received approval of the second variance request that was submitted May 21, 2020.

See the letter below, and view the details of the variance request HERE.

Read on...

Important Updates from RBC Building Division

For more information regarding The New Rural Building Exemption or other for other questions visit: https://rbc.us/165/Building-Division 

Commissioners Offer Direction Regarding Summer 2020 Events

During a work session on Tuesday, the BoCC, County Attorney Todd Starr and Public Health Director Alice Harvey clarified the process that will be requested from event coordinators for summer events within Rio Blanco County.  

The commissioners mai...

A Letter from RBC Commissioners to Rio Blanco County Businesses and Citizens

The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners approved a letter during the Commissioner meeting this morning to the Citizens of Rio Blanco County, Colorado in regards to actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

View the letter HERE.

Rio Blanco County Receives Response to Variance Request

Late Friday, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners received an email response to their request for a variance in regards to Executive Order D 20 044 and Public Health Order 20-28.

The request was approved by the state with suggestions for modifications. &...

RBC Commissioners Submit COVID Related Communication to the State of Colorado

The Rio Blanco County Commissioners recently approved a letter to the state regarding Rio Blanco County's plans to make decisions regarding re-opening at a local level.  

The letter requests exclusion from Executive Order 2020-017, the Co...

Public Health Update/Guidelines

Please continue to use the following link for most recent recommendations/updates regarding COVID 19 and how that affects various entities throughout the county and state.

https://www.rbc.us/592/Coronavirus-Update

Commissioner Weekly Update 4/24/2020

Commissioner COVID Update 4/17/2020

Commissioner COVID Update 4/10/2020

County Closures- Details

Rio Blanco County Offices will be closed the the public until April 11 or until further notice.

For details regarding specific departments, please see below. 

Law Enforcement, Public Health, Human Services, Emergency Management, Public Health, Land...

Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Announces Temporary Pause on Rulemaking

CONTACT:

Megan Castle, COGCC Community Relations Supervisor/Communications Manager

Megan.Castle@state.co.us, (303) 513-2713

Twitter: @ColoradoOGCC

Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Announces Temporary ...

Rio Blanco County Joins Eight Other Counties in Challenging Air Commission's December Rulemaking

Rio Blanco County joined eight other counties in The Western and Rural Local Government Coalition (WRLG) filed suit today in Denver District Court challenging a small subset of new rules established by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (Air Comm...

Your Tax Questions Answered! Sales Tax Return Changes

Read on...

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

Read on...

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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