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    Reporting on Rico, Colorado local issues and events

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  • Events Calendar

     

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    Rico Board of Trustees

     

    Monthly Meeting
    November 20, 2024 - Wednesday
    7:00 PM at Town Hall
    & video-conference

     

     

    ACTION ITEMS

    • Appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem
    • Approval of Dolores State Bank authorized check signers
    • First reading of Ordinance 2024-06 an ordinance of the Town of Rico, Colorado extending the temporary moratorium on the acceptance of new land use applications for major or minor subdivisions, and residential or commercial planned unit developments
    • Second reading of Ordinance 2024-05 an Ordinance of the Town of Rico, Colorado adopting the year 2025 Town budget; appropriating sums of money; and setting and certifying Town mill levies
    • Consideration of participating as a consulting party and concurring in the memorandum of agreement for the proposed construction of 1.7 miles of new trail along the Rio Grande Southern Railroad right-of-way south of the Town of Rico

     

    STAFF REPORTS

    • Clerk’s Report
    • Manager’s Report

     

    DISCUSSION ITEMS

    • Town project updates

     

    LINKS

    Town of Rico website

    video-conference

     

     

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    VCUP Open House

     

    Town of Rico & Atlantic Richfield

    November 21, 2024 - Thursday
    6:00 PM at Enterprise Bar & Grill

     

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    An informal evening

    of information, discussion, and community engagement.

     

    Bonus:

    Enjoy free pizza and soft drinks

    as you gather the latest information and ask questions about the program.

     

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    AGENDA

    • Residential Investigation, Individual Site Work Plans, & Remedial Action Construction: Get details on how residential investigations are conducted, the development of site-specific work plans, and the steps involved in the remediation of a contaminated property.
    • Residential Access Agreements: Access agreements are required prior to sampling in order to allow the necessary assessments and remediation efforts to proceed. Learn about the importance of signing these agreements to ensure the program can move forward smoothly. (Example access agreements will be available for review).
    • Topsoil Specifications: Understand the steps involved in the soil replacement process and soil quality standards that will be followed.
    • Columbia Tailing Site Progress: Hear updates on the ongoing remediation efforts at the Columbia Tailings site.

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    This Open House is a great opportunity for residents to get involved and kickstart the process of improving the health and safety of our community. By attending, you can learn more about the program, ask questions, and take the first step toward participation.
    We hope to see you there!
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    For more information, contact:
    Chauncey McCarthy
    townmanager@ricocolorado.gov
    970-967-2853 

     

     

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    Rico Planning Commission

     

    Monthly Meeting
    December 11, 2024 - Wednesday
    6:00 PM at Town Hall
    & video-conference
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    DISCUSSION ITEM 

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    LINKS 

    Town of Rico website

    video-conference (pending)

     

     

      
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    Rico Fire Protection District

     

    Monthly Board Meeting
    December 16, 2024 - Monday
    7:00 PM at Rico Fire Station
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    PUBLIC COMMENTS

     

    ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

     

    FIRE CHIEF REPORT

     

    OLD BUSINESS

     

    NEW BUSINESS

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    LINK

    RFPD website

     

     

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    San Miguel Power Association

    Board of Directors 

    Monthly Meeting
    December 18, 2024 - Wednesday
    9:00 AM at Nucla
    & video-conference

     

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    LINK

    SMPA website

     

     

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  • Community Directory

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    Artists of Rico

    A team of dedicated and engaged artists, working together to form a more united artisan community. The mission of Artists of Rico, Colorado (ARC) is to provide an exchange of ideas and nurture a sense of community among the area’s talented artists and craftspeople.

     

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    KSJD

    Public radio from Cortez, Colorado serving the Four Corners Region of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah.

     

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    Rico Fire Protection District 

    Fire Protection, Ambulance, Search and Rescue.

     

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    Rico Historical Society 

    Promotes and preserves Rico history, historic sites and records. Historical Museum at 15 S. Glasgow Avenue (Hwy 145).

     

     

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    Rico Public Library 

    Community resource center for information and knowledge.

    inside Town Hall - 2 N Commercial Street
    • Wednesday - Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM

     

    Featured at "Colorado Virtual Library"

    On the Colorado Virtual Trail, May 16, 2023 - 5th item

     

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    Rico Trails Alliance

    Mission statement: "To steward the local and regional trail systems in and around Rico, Colorado, focusing on user education and the access, development, and use of non-motorized trails."

     

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    The Rico Center 

    Nonprofit community foundation committed to preserving and enriching the quality of life of the residents, visitors and workforce of Rico, Colorado.

     

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    Town of Rico 

    Town government at 2 N Commercial Street (Courthouse Building).

     

     

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    Published at Rico, Colorado

    since 2019

    by Allyn Svoboda

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