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CSU 4-H
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CSU 4-H
To be a member of 4-H in Colorado, youth may be no younger than 5 years old no older than 18 years old on December 31st of the current enrollment year. The Colorado 4-H enrollment is open 365 days a year for new members. The enrollment year begins October 1st. Returning members must re-enroll by February 1. The age of participants in 4-H programs is determined by the age of each youth on December 31st of the enrollment year. Cloverbuds is the name given to the non-competitive Colorado 4-H Youth Development Program for 5 to 7 year-olds.
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CSU 4-H
4-H is sponsored in Colorado by Extension of Colorado State University. Nationally, it is part of Extension Service in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The people in charge of 4-H locally are the County Extension Director & Ag Agent Linda Masters, 4-H Coordinators Tera Shults and Jayda Lewis and Admin Support Inge Bair supported in part by your Rio Blanco County Commissioners.
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Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. The 4-H members pledge is as follows: - "I pledge" - "My head to clearer thinking," - "My heart to greater loyalty," - "My hands to larger service, and" - "My health to better living" - "For my club, my community, my country, and my world."CSU 4-H
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A green four-leaf clover with a white H on each cloverleaf is the 4-H emblem. The official emblem is copyrighted and may be used only as approved by 4-H.CSU 4-H
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They have fun with friends at meetings, social activities, tours, camps and fairs. They learn to do interesting things such as: taking pictures, carving leather, teaching dogs obedience, learning to sew and cook, collecting bugs, identifying weeds, and making rockets fly. Some help with 4-H educational programs.CSU 4-H
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Call the Extension Office at 970-878-9490 in Meeker or 970-878-9495 in Rangely or a local 4-H leader to see if there is space within a club. If not, several interested young people with an adult or two to help them may start a new club. Check with the Extension office to find out what projects and activities are available.CSU 4-H
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First, you need to contact the Extension Office at 970-878-9490 in Meeker or 970-878-9495 in Rangely. Next, meet with interested young people and adults who are willing to help. You can also publicize it through schools, etc. where young people and their parents can be reached.CSU 4-H
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The first meeting usually is for getting acquainted and having fun with a group mixer and/or some refreshments. You can also begin with show and tell about projects the group might like. Give this some thought in advance and talk with the 4-H youth agent for ideas. Discuss when, where and how often the group will meet.CSU 4-H
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4-H clubs have the officers and committees they need to run their own business. 4-H has materials available for presidents, vice-presidents, secretaries, treasurers, news reporters and recreation leaders. It is a good idea to wait until the second or third meeting to elect officers.CSU 4-H
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Some clubs meet every week for one or two months and some meets once or twice a month all year long. This depends on the group and what it wants to do. 4-H clubs may organize any time of the year. Sometimes members have to be enrolled in a project by a certain time to be eligible for a specific activity. Check on this with your Extension Office at 970-878-9490 in Meeker or 970-878-9495 in Rangely.CSU 4-H
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Clubs meet any place large enough for all their members. Some clubs meet in leaders' or members' homes. Some meet in a central place such as a school, church, community room or fairgrounds.CSU 4-H
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This depends on the age of the members, the places they have to meet and the leadership available. The ideal club is big enough to have fun together, but small enough for everyone to feel a part of the group. Clubs may have limited enrollments due to the leaders' willingness to work with a certain age group or club size.CSU 4-H
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4-H projects are learning experiences for 4-H members. Over 60 projects are currently available from Colorado State University Extension.CSU 4-H
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There may be a minimal enrollment fee along with additional costs varying from project to project. For example, members enrolled in cake decorating might use supplies from around the kitchen to practice the skills they are learning and have no additional expense. Whereas, members enrolled in horse may buy and keep a horse investing hundreds of dollars. Discussion of cost is important as a project is selected. It should be realistic to the family situation.CSU 4-H
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Yes, with help. 4-H is a learn by doing program. Leaders, junior leaders and parents may tell or show a member how to do things themselves.CSU 4-H
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An exhibit is an object of display that 4-H members show at the Rio Blanco County Fair or a designated Exhibit Day. This is designed to help young people feel they are capable and have accomplished something. Ideally, it motivates them to learn and to have fun in a 4-H project. An exhibit is not an end in itself, nor does it measure the learning that takes place in a project. The ribbon the exhibit receives is only one measure of success. Other important rewards are self-recognition and self-satisfaction for having completed a project, leadership skills, and learning something new.CSU 4-H
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Both. Some projects are more fun when done as a group. Others will be done individually by each member of the group.CSU 4-H
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There are many projects from which to choose. Here is a sampling to show the variety available: - Beef - Cake Decorating - Child Care - Clothing - Cloverbuds - Dog - Fishing - Foods - Goat - Heritage Arts - Home Environment - Horse - Junior Leadership - Leather Craft - Model Rocketry - Photography - Poultry - Rabbits - Sheep - Shooting Sports - Swine - Veterinary ScienceCSU 4-H
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4-H clubs usually do four general kinds of things: project work, business meetings, recreation or social activities and special interest programs.CSU 4-H
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Sometimes. If they have a little business to conduct, then they work on their projects for a while and maybe play a game or two. Sometimes the whole meeting is devoted to one thing. For example, everyone brings a dog and practices obedience training, or they elect officers and plan the club program, or they have a bowling party, or tour a local bakery.CSU 4-H
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Members of the club and the leader plan the program. If their club is small, this might be done at a meeting of the whole group. If the club is large, ideas come from everybody and a committee of the club puts together a program.CSU 4-H
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This depends on the group. Many clubs meet for an hour or two after school, in the evenings or on Saturday. The most important thing is to have a regular time to get together, one that members and their families can remember.CSU 4-H
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Parents are invited to 4-H meetings so they can see how leaders work with clubs. 4-H will work best if parents can make a commitment to help support the 4-H leader. 4-H leaders are volunteers. Parents help with 4-H work if they have the time and desire to do so. Leaders may ask parents to help with specific jobs. Parental involvement is encouraged. Parents can also become 4-H leaders.CSU 4-H
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An adult who has applied with the local Colorado State University Extension, attended a leader training class and works voluntarily with a group of 4-H members.CSU 4-H
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Yes. Some adults teach members how to do things and are called project leaders. They usually have a special interest of skill such as photography, clothing or rocketry. Sometimes big clubs divide jobs and have several project leaders to meet all the interests of the 4-H members.CSU 4-H
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Most counties have junior leaders who are also 4-H members. They work under the guidance of an adult and help with any of the leadership jobs in the club or county. It depends on their ability and experience. Junior leaders are wonderful help to adult leaders.CSU 4-H
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The number of leaders depends on the size of the club and the number of members.CSU 4-H
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The first step is to contact your local Colorado State University Extension agent at 970-878-9490 in Meeker or 970-878-9495 in Rangely. Cooperative Extension has many support services for leaders. Leaders are placed on special mailing lists, invited to special training meetings and workshops, and given materials needed to organize a 4-H club. Be sure to ask any question you have, and visit with other leaders if you wish.CSU 4-H
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Call 970-878-9490 in Meeker or 970-878-9495 in Rangely or stop by your local Extension Office. The Meeker office is located at the fairgrounds on Sulphur Creek Road, open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. and Friday by appointment. The Rangely office is located in the Western Annex building at 17497 State Highway 64, open Monday through Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. We are more than happy to visit with you about the 4-H program in Rio Blanco County.CSU 4-H
Human Services
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Call 211.Human Services
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Human Services
Call us at 970-878-9640
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Visit Colorado Department of Human ServicesHuman Services
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Human Services
Applications for Medicaid can be picked up at the Meeker or Rangely Offices. Or apply online at PEAK
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Call us at 970-878-9640 for a current list or visit theHuman Services
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Human Services
Visit PEAK to see if you have Medicaid coverage and to request your Medicaid cards.
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Call us at 970-878-9640.Human Services
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In Meeker, call 970-878-4554. In Rangely, call 970-675-5324 or 970-675-8601.Human Services
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Call us at 970-878-9640.Human Services
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Visit theHuman Services
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Call us at 970-878-9640.Human Services
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Everyone in the community plays a role in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Colorado has one toll-free phone number to report child abuse and neglect 24/7, 365 days a year. Please call the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 844-CO-4-KIDS (844-264-5437) to report concerns about a child’s safety and well-being. All calls are confidential and will be routed to the county where a child resides. If it is an emergency or you are witnessing a child in a life-threatening situation, call 911 immediately.Human Services
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Call 800-332-3669.Human Services
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In Meeker, call 970-878-3131. In Rangely, call 970-675-5729.Human Services
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Human Services
Applications can be picked up at the DHS office's in Meeker and Rangely. Electronic applications are available from
Public Trustee
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Public Trustee
Generally, your mortgage company will present the information pertaining to your paid-off loan to the Public Trustee for release. After recording the release, this lien will no longer be attached to your property. If a mailing address is provided by your mortgage company at this time, the release will be returned to you.
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Public Trustee sales are scheduled for Wednesday at 10 a.m., in the Public Trustee's office. Please call the day before the sale to see if it is still scheduled. The sale is an auction, anyone can bid over the opening-bid amount that is submitted by the lender. If you are the successful bidder, you must be prepared to tender certified funds by noon on the day of the sale. If funds are not timely received, the sale will be awarded to the next successful bidder. A Certificate of Purchase will be issued to the successful bidder. After the end of all redemption periods, a Confirmation Deed will be issued to the holder of the Certificate of Purchase.Public Trustee
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Public Trustee
Fees are typically submitted to the Public Trustee by the lender for releases, or by the attorney for foreclosure. Below is a list of some of the fees: - Certificate of Redemption: $43 - Confirmation Deed: $43 - Curing Default (Withdrawal): $48 for 1 page - Release of Deed of Trust: $28 for 1 page release; $5 for each additional page - Start of Foreclosure: Up to $500 The Public Trustee has many other fees, depending on the function performed. All fees and costs are set by Colorado State Statute.
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Contact the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline, at 1-877-601-HOPE. This is a free service for homeowners who have missed a payment or are in danger of foreclosure. The Colorado Foreclosure Hotline connects homeowners with trained professional housing counselors. These counselors will help borrowers understand their options while working with the borrower and the lender to help avoid foreclosure. Call toll-free at 1-877-601-HOPE. From the Colorado Attorney General's office: You might receive offers of "help" from complete strangers in the mail, over the telephone, and at your door. Some of these people may attempt to steal the equity you have built up in your home. Don't sign any documents until you have had time to review them carefully. Contact a HUD-approved housing counselor or a private attorney to help you review and understand the documents. Remember - Any kind of "Deed" (warranty deed or quit claim deed) means you are selling your home. Contact your lender, explain your financial situation, and work out a payment plan. A foreclosure against your home officially begins when a document called a "Notice of Election and Demand" is recorded. You will receive formal notice of this document from your Public Trustee. The foreclosure sale of your property will take place between 110 and 125 calendar days (for non-agricultural property) after the Notice is recorded. The law gives you the right to bring your loan current to stop the foreclosure. To do this, you must file a Notice of Intent to Cure with your Public Trustee at least 15 days before the scheduled sale date. Contact the Public Trustee's office for further information or contact your private attorney for assistance.
Rio Blanco Alerts
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Rio Blanco Alerts
Rio Blanco Alert is an emergency notification service that allows emergency officials to notify residents and businesses by telephone, cell phone, text message, email and social media regarding time-sensitive general and emergency notifications. Only authorized officials have access to the Rio Blanco Alert system.
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Rio Blanco Alerts
Any message regarding the safety, property or welfare of the community will be disseminated using the Rio Blanco Alerts system. These may include AMBER alerts, notifications of hazardous traffic or road conditions, boil water advisories or evacuation notices.
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Rio Blanco Alerts
This system is an enhancement to existing means of communication and is meant to supplement current or past systems used for mass notification.
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Rio Blanco Alerts
The Rio Blanco Alerts database contains information received from public databases, including regional phone books. However, no resident should assume that their information is in the system. If you can not register online, you can call 970-878-9600 and speak with one of our communications specialists to complete your registration over the telephone. Or just send us an email with the following information: - Full Name - Address - Phone Numbers - Cell phone provider (if your want to receive text messages) and if you want to receive both Emergency and General Information calls.
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Rio Blanco Alerts
Yes. When registering select the business option. Please note that emergency calls can only be delivered to a direct dial number. Automated attendants will disrupt the process and the calls will not be delivered. Businesses should register their main number and establish a procedure for distributing the Rio Blanco Alerts message to their workforce.
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Rio Blanco Alerts
You can add four phone numbers on the initial registration and you may start the registration process again and submit more numbers for the same address.
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Yes, during registration when adding phone numbers check the cell phone box and a drop down menu will give you several choices of cell phone providers to choose from. If you have a track phone or are not sure send yourself an email and the cell provider info will be present in the email. If you would like to receive email notifications provide the address in the email notification box of the registration form. Email notifications will come from the following email address: @rbc.us.Rio Blanco Alerts
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CodeRED is a service of Emergency Communications Network which takes security and privacy concerns very seriously. They will not sell, trade, lease or loan any data citizen supplied data to third parties.Rio Blanco Alerts
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Rio Blanco Alerts
A Rio Blanco Alerts Emergency message will have a caller ID of 866-419-5000. A Rio Blanco Alerts General message will have a caller ID 855-969-4636. We suggest you program both numbers in your cell phone as a new contact and use “Rio Blanco Alerts Emergency” and “Rio Blanco Alerts General” as the contact name. If you need to replay the emergency notification message again, simply dial the number and you will be able to hear the message again.
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Rio Blanco Alerts
Listen carefully to the entire message. You will have the option to repeat the message by pressing any key. Do not call 911 for further information unless directed to do so or if you need immediate aid from the Police or Fire department.
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Rio Blanco Alerts
Make sure you have at least one working corded telephone – and be sure to turn the ringer on. The Rio Blanco Alerts sign-up form allows you to indicate both a primary and alternate phone number. Cell phone and/or work phone numbers can be entered as alternate phone numbers. Both primary and alternate phone numbers will be contacted when a notification is sent.
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Yes, the Rio Blanco Alerts system will leave a message on a machine or on voicemail. The Rio Blanco Alerts system will leave the entire message in one pass.
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If the line is busy, Rio Blanco Alerts will try two more times to connect.
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- If your contact information has changed and you have not registered your new information. - If you only a landline at your residence, the power is out and you did not register an alternate phone number. - If your line is busy for an extended time and your calls do not forward to voicemail or an answering machine. - If you have a privacy manager on your main phone and you did not register an alternate phone number. Rio Blanco County will receive a report of undelivered calls and can instruct the Rio Blanco Alerts system to begin another round of calls to busy numbers. It is best to have an alternate phone number in the calling database for these situations.
Treasurer - Manufactured/Mobile Homes
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Yes, mobile homes can be moved, either within Rio Blanco County, to the landfill (check with the landfill for fees), to another Colorado County, or out-of-state. If the mobile home is to be located outside the city limits of Meeker or Rangely, contact the Rio Blanco County Planning Department for any restrictions. If the mobile home is to be located within the city limits of Meeker or Rangely, contact the respective Town Halls for more information.Treasurer - Manufactured/Mobile Homes
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A mobile home authentication and orange movement tag, obtained from the county Treasurer's Office in person, are required for all mobile home moves. The fee is $10 for the authentication, which states the tax status of the mobile home is current, along with other information. Please provide the following information to the Treasurer's Office for authentication: - Assessed owner's name - Date of movement (if applicable) - Mobile Home Title - Mover's name and address - New Owner's name and address - New physical address of mobile home - Old physical address of mobile home - Schedule number Please check with the Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Department for any closures or restriction in place at the time you plan to move. You may also be required to obtain permitting from the State of Colorado, which may be handled by your mover.Treasurer - Manufactured/Mobile Homes
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For a name change on a title, a mobile home authentication must be obtained, either in person or by mail, from the Treasurer's office. tax status is checked and may require tax payment. The cost of the authentication is $10. The Clerk and Recorder's Office requires this form, along with the original title, for the title change. Additional costs for a title change are collected in the county Clerk and Recorder's Office.Treasurer - Manufactured/Mobile Homes
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A mobile home authentication (cost: $10) and orange movement tag must be obtained in person from the Treasurer's Office. Taxes may need to also be paid. The original authentication is then taken to the Clerk and Recorder's Office, along with the original title, where the name change will be processed, for additional fees. A copy of the authentication can be given to the mover, along with the orange movement tag.Treasurer - Manufactured/Mobile Homes
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Treasurer - Manufactured/Mobile Homes
Usually, a title (called an MSO - Manufacturer's Statement of Origin) for the manufactured home is kept by the mortgage company. The home is inspected by the Assessor's Office and treated like a standard home on the tax roll. You must contact the county Building Department, Sales and Use Tax Department, and the county Assessor's Office for proper filing.
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The Building Department and Assessor's Office must be contacted. If the mobile home is successfully combined with a Real Property Schedule, the mobile home title must be purged, as it is no longer taxed as a mobile home. the county Treasurer requires the title, a signed request to purge form, and that the taxes are paid. this information is sent to the State of Colorado. There is no charge for this.Treasurer - Manufactured/Mobile Homes
Treasurer - Property Tax Payments
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Treasurer - Property Tax Payments
Property taxes are due January 1 for the previous year. Payment may be paid in two equal installments or in one full installment.
Half Payment Option - 1st Payment Due February 28 - 2nd Payment Due June 15th
Whole Payment Option - Payment Due April 30th.
Interest on late payment is collected at 1% per month.
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Only half or full payment will be accepted. Partial payments are not accepted.Treasurer - Property Tax Payments
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Yes. Credit Card and Debit Card payments are accepted in person and by telephone, there is a 2.95% transaction fee associated with using a credit or debit card.
Please note that foreign currency is not accepted.
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Any tax amount less than $10 is subject to a Treasurer's Administration Fee of $5 as authorized by Colorado State Statute 30-1-102(3). Because the tax amount is split many ways, Rio Blanco County receives a small percent. The Treasurer's Administration Fee helps recover the costs of the tax notice paper, postage, printing, etc. The $5 administration fee becomes part of the total amount due.Treasurer - Property Tax Payments
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Colorado revised statutes mandate that the Treasurer mail the property tax notice to the owner of record as their name and address are listed on the tax roll certified by the County Assessor. Therefore, your mortgage company does not receive a copy of the property tax notice. Most mortgage companies acquire tax amounts for the accounts they service. However, if you feel your mortgage company requires a property tax notice, simply send them a photocopy of your notice.Treasurer - Property Tax Payments
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The Treasurer will process the first payment received and return the subsequent payment to the paying party. The Treasurer does not hold or apply additional monies.Treasurer - Property Tax Payments
Treasurer - Name/Address Changes
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Report any changes or corrections to the County Assessor's Office at 970-878-9410.Treasurer - Name/Address Changes
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This can happen due to death, marriage, or new ownership. the transfer of ownership requires that proper legal documentation be filed in the county Clerk and Recorder's Office. The best way to accomplish this accurately is to consult an attorney.Treasurer - Name/Address Changes
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Failure to receive a property tax notice does not exempt the taxpayer from timely payment of the taxes due. If you have not received your tax notice by January 31, call the Treasurer's Office, request a duplicate notice be sent to you and confirm your mailing address. To insure mailings are delivered to any one other than the assessed owner, we can add "In Care of" and change the address to a current one. This does not transfer the title, it only insures notification is received.Treasurer - Name/Address Changes
Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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The impact fee is a one time fee, not an ongoing fee or tax. It is imposed on new construction or development occurring in the unincorporated area of Rio Blanco County. The fee will be assessed at the permitting stage of a project. Impact fees collected must be held in a special account and can only be used to pay for capital facilities made necessary by the new development. The impact fees cannot be used for maintenance and repair of existing capital facilities. For example, impact fees cannot be used to patch a road, but they can be used to build a new road or upgrade a road from County specifications to State specifications so it can withstand the heavy truck traffic.Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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Any new development, residential, non-residential commercial, or industrial, which creates additional demand in those areas defined by the impact fee studies will be assessed the impact fee, based on the values and fees determined in the studies. For example, a new house would incur an impact fee of $2,043.Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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Reconstruction, expansion, alteration or replacement of an existing residential unit. Unoccupied buildings accessory to a residential unit. Construction of residences valued under the $250,000 affordable housing limit. Any development activities within the town limits of Meeker or Rangely. Any development that can demonstrate it will not create additional impacts.Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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Any project permitted after July 14, 2008 is subject to the impact fee. As to wells, any well spud on or after that date, regardless of the date permitted or date of construction of the pad, is subject to the impact fee regulations.Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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All impact fees collected must by law be kept in a fund separate from other County monies and can only be spent on new capital facilities made necessary by new developments in the County. They cannot be used to pay for operations or for past deficiencies. The capital items identified by the RPI study were impacted roads ($330 million), justice center ($7.8 million), and administrative facilities ($5.7 million). There are additional capital items, such as schools, hospitals and items for each municipality which are not included in the RPI study or the impact fees, but which are very real needs. The impact fee cannot be expected to pay 100% of the cost of the impacts on County infrastructure. By law the County will have to pay for a portion of the impact through existing sources, such as property taxes, severance taxes and mineral leasing funds.Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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For a new gravel pit, the fees would be applied to the structures and road impacts for the opening of the pit. The fees on the gravel hauled from the pit would be captured with each new project, paid by the project developers, not by the gravel pit or the individual truckers. Also, materials hauled for projects not requiring development permits would not be subject to the fee, such as graveling the road to an existing house.Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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For industrial projects, the fee is primarily based on the ESAL (Equivalent Single Axle Load) estimate. For residential and non-residential commercial building projects the fee is based the size of the building and is calculated per 1000 sq. ft. (unit) or parts of units.Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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The state statute allows for an affordable housing exemption. The level of the exemption was calculated using the average mortgage borrowing power of the median household income in Rio Blanco County.Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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Yes, please make sure that the information for each fee is listed separately on the check stub or separate sheet so we know where to direct the funds and will be able to credit your account correctly.Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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Impact Fees related to buildings should be paid to: Building Department P.O. Box 599 Meeker, CO, 81641 Please contact the Building Division at 970-878-9450 with any questions. Impact Fees related to oil or gas wells should be paid to: Rio Blanco County Treasurer P.O. Box 651 Meeker, CO 81641 Please contact Debbie Morlan at 970-878-9610 with any questions. The following identifying information must be provided along with payment: - COGCC API Number -OR- a copy of the spud notice - Drilling Date - Name of Fee Payer/Company - Well name and number Impact Fees related to any other development activities, any planned unit development, special use permit, conditional use permit, temporary use permit, special use license, or subdivision plat will be calculated during the permitting process and should be paid to: Planning and Development Department P.O. Box 599 Meeker, CO, 81641 Please contact the Planning Department at 970-878-9584 with any questions.Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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If your re-entry requires a new APD, we will consider this a new well and it will require new impact fees and TUP.Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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Yes, we can refund the fee or change the well designation.Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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The fees are already included with the well impact fee for Type I TLQs on a well pad so no further fee is necessary. All TLQs not associated with a well will be subject to the fee whether they are under a Temporary Use Permit or a Special Use Permit.Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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Before you begin construction on a pad, a well TUP application must be submitted and approved and all impact fees paid. For new wells on an existing pad, a well TUP application must be submitted and approved and impact fees paid before spudding the well. For all other projects, the impact fees are due at permitting.Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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Temporary Use Permits are good for 6 months with a 6 month extension upon request. Special Use Permits are usually good for the life of a project unless otherwise specified.Planning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
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All documents related to the Impact Fee are available on the Rio Blanco County website under the Development and Planning section. Additionally, any questions can be addressed to the individuals listed above. For further information contact thePlanning & Natural Resources - Impact Fees
Sales Tax - Special Events
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A special or multiple event license is for vendors that: - Have mobile activity (only or in addition to a retail location) and travel to different jurisdictions to do retail sales - Sell at only a limited number of events per yearSales Tax - Special Events
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Sales Tax - Special Events
Please view the
Sales Tax - Consumer
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Whenever there is a transfer of tangible personal property within Rio Blanco County.Sales Tax - Consumer
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Rio Blanco County opted exemptions are; gas, electricity, etc. for residential use; occasional sales by charitable organizations; farm equipment; school-related salesSales Tax - Consumer
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Sales Tax - Consumer
If the food items are purchased for home consumption, no State sales tax is collected, but 3.6% Rio Blanco County sales tax is due. Ready made food items for immediate consumption, such as food served at restaurants, convenience store, catered events or grocery prepared deli meals, are taxable at both State and County. Please contact us by telephone at (970) 878-9612 or by email at deb.morlan@rbc.us.
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If the delivery cost is separated on the invoice and there was a choice of the delivery method, delivery is non-taxable. If the delivery is included in the overall costs, and not separated on the invoice, or there was no choice of delivery, delivery is taxable.Sales Tax - Consumer
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Sales Tax - Consumer
All Rio Blanco County sales tax request for refunds are processed through the Colorado Department of Revenue. To request a refund, complete the DR0137 Claim for Refund. The form and all back-up documentation should be sent to:Department of Revenue Business Tax Accounting 1375 Sherman Street Room 208, Denver CO 80261. The Colorado Department of Revenue form may be accessed by clicking on this link: DR0137.
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By State Statue, all requests for refunds have a deadline of three years. This deadline is for both sales and use tax.Sales Tax - Consumer
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If you are State exempt because you are a government or charitable organization and the items you want to purchase are for the organization's own use, present a copy of the exemption certificate at the time of purchase.Sales Tax - Consumer
Sales Tax - Vendor
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Because the County is "Statutory" or "State Collected", all Rio Blanco County sales tax is remitted to the State and then passed on to the County under the State's sales tax number. The State's sales tax number is used as a reference whenever issues arise with the State.Sales Tax - Vendor
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For general information and links regarding the opening of a business in Rio Blanco County, please refer to theSales Tax - Vendor
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The Rio Blanco County Service Fee, also known as the Vendor's Fee, is three and thirty-three one hundredths percent (3.33%) for all Rio Blanco County sales tax filers who submit timely filed returns. It is not allowed on a delinquent return.Sales Tax - Vendor
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When a business is purchased within Rio Blanco County, sales tax is due on the tangible personal property that transferred in the purchase. Items such as desks, tables, tableware, equipment, and computers are some examples of taxable tangible property. To determine the value of the tangible personal property, refer to the sale contract.Sales Tax - Vendor
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When a business has a change of ownership, new State and County licenses must be applied for.Sales Tax - Vendor
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If the tangible personal property is inventory for resale it is exempt from sales tax. However, at the time of purchase, a copy of your State and County sales tax licenses must be presented.Sales Tax - Vendor
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No. The purpose of the Rio Blanco County sales tax license is to show the public that the business has the authority to collect and remit Rio Blanco County sales tax. It does not imply that a business has permission from Rio Blanco County to operate. It is the owner's responsibility to contact the various County departments or other jurisdictions to determine the legality of doing business.Sales Tax - Vendor
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For deliveries outside of Rio Blanco County, no County sales tax is collected.Sales Tax - Vendor
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The Rio Blanco County sales tax license expires at the end of each calendar year. It will renew automatically in January if your business is in good standing. However, it does become invalid if the business closes or ownership changes.Sales Tax - Vendor
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The easiest way to change an address is to call the office at 970-878-9610. You will need to provide your State sales tax number, your name and phone number, name of the business, and new address. A new license will be sent out with no fee. Be advised, we can only change the address in the Rio Blanco County sales tax system. The Colorado Department of Revenue, other taxing jurisdictions or other County departments, do not get this change and will have to be contacted separately.Sales Tax - Vendor
Sales Tax - Motor Vehicles
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A use tax is due at the time of registration because sales tax was not collected at the time of purchase. State Statutes give counties the authority to collect motor vehicle use tax.Sales Tax - Motor Vehicles
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All refunds of Motor Vehicle use tax have to go through the Rio Blanco County Clerk’s office. Complete the refund form and submit all documentation that supports your claim. Lack of documentation can delay the process and your refund.Sales Tax - Motor Vehicles
Sales Tax - Building Materials
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When a contractor/home owner purchases building material to be used in a licensed project, a copy of the RBC Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate should be presented to the vendor showing that a tax has already been paid or is going to be paid. State sales tax should always be paid, since it is never collected on a building permit.Sales Tax - Building Materials
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Sales Tax - Building Materials
If you a contractor building for an exempt organization, you should submit a DR0172 Contractor Application for Exemption Certificate. Once you receive the certificate from the State, present a copy to the Rio Blanco County Sales and Use Tax Department in conjunction with the building permit so no use tax is assessed. Also, when purchasing materials, give a copy to the vendor to exempt the purchase. The Exemption Certificate from the Department of Revenue is only valid for State and County taxes. If building or purchasing materials within a Town or City, please contact the jurisdiction to determine their exemption requirements.
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The exemption given in conjunction with the building permit is valid for all counties in Colorado except the City and County of Denver and the City and County of Broomfield. If you present a copy of your building permit and/ or your Use Tax Certificate at the time of purchase, you will be exempt from any local sales tax.Sales Tax - Building Materials
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The use tax was put in place because many materials are not available in our county. This means many contractors and consumers have to purchase in other jurisdictions. Even though we may lose the sale, with a use tax at least we can retain the sales tax revenue for our own jurisdiction. And most of the other jurisdictions have a higher tax rate, so on larger projects, it will save you quite a bit of money.Sales Tax - Building Materials
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With a lump sum contractor, where there is no breakdown of labor and material, use a 50-50 breakdown. You can ask you subcontractor to provide the actual breakdown to you or they can email or fax it directly to the Sales and Use Tax office.Sales Tax - Building Materials
Landfill
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Landfill
No, e-waste must be recycled and is not allowed to be disposed of at the landfill.
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Landfill
Individuals may dispose of up to 9 rimless tires. Businesses are not allowed to dispose of tires and must find a legal recycling method for waste tires.
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Landfill
All refrigerant-containing appliances brought to the landfill for disposal must have verification from a certified technician that the proper evacuation of CFCs has occurred. This requirement is in accordance with the 1990 Clean Air Act which recognized the impact of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) to the ozone layer of the atmosphere.
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Landfill
Email the Landfill Director at Thad.White@rbc.us
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Landfill
Only if you have a title for the vehicle, there are no fluids, and any refrigerant has been removed by a state-certified specialist.
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Landfill
See the the State of Colorado asbestos page.
Broadband - VAR Transition 2022
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Broadband - VAR Transition 2022
There will be no disruption to your internet service delivery through the transition to another provider.
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Broadband - VAR Transition 2022
Currently any customers that do not move to another provider will be transitioned to an alternative provider on September 1st, 2022 automatically. You are welcome to choose another provider at any time, however. If you do decide to choose an alternate provider, please notify us by sending a message to net_service@rbc.us
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Broadband - VAR Transition 2022
Visionary will continue to support current customers until October 1st, 2022. At that time Rio Blanco County will take over support for your account, and you will be notified when that happens.
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Broadband - VAR Transition 2022
After the transition, you will receive payment instructions for your new provider.
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Broadband - VAR Transition 2022
You may continue to call Visionary until September 1st. After that you will need to call your assigned provider.
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Broadband - VAR Transition 2022
Currently Cimarron Telecommunications and Visionary Broadband are active providers on the Rio Blanco Broadband network. Rio Blanco County recently released an invitation for Letters of Interest to gauge interest from other providers.
(Updated 2022-06-01)