News across Rio Blanco County
Commissioners discuss Fairfield Center, senior apartments
On the table: restructuring, divestiture or continued county involvement The Fairfield Center and Apartments are generally structurally sound but face significant repair and modernization needs, consultants told Rio Blanco County commissioners during a Sept. 29 special…
Fairfield public engagement work session set for Oct. 7
The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners invites Fairfield residents and interested members of the public to participate in a public engagement work session regarding the Fairfield Center and Fairfield Apartments on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the M&M Room at…
RBC to hold public engagement work session for Fairfield Center
Public Engagement Work Session with Fairfield Residents and Interested PublicWednesday, October 7, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.M&M Room – Fairfield Center The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners invites Fairfield residents and interested members of the public to participate in a…
Rangely residents voice opposition to data centers
Council votes 4-1 against Stage 2 of geothermal study The Rangely Town Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night not to move forward with Stage 2 of a proposed geothermal development, halting for now a project that had become increasingly tied to questions about data centers, water use,…
Pub. Health Director: Fed vaccine changes ‘big win’
Commissioners question funding, authority as federal and state guidance diverge Federal vaccine changes “big win,” public health director says; two bats test negative for rabies Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Makala Sheridan Smith praised recent federal changes to…
Library board expresses frustration over radio silence on appointment process
The Meeker Regional Library District Board met in a workshop Sept. 16 to discuss ongoing confusion over trustee appointments and communication with Rio Blanco County. It was the first workshop for newly-appointed trustee Kim Maupin. Also in attendance were trustees Toby Leavitt,…