• Rico Ore Cart

    Community Journalism for Rico, Colorado

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    New Colorado property insurance rules require insurers to reveal if and how they score wildfire risk
    October 12, 2025
    Legislature approved HB25-1182 5/1/2025. Signed by Governor 5/28/2025. .... Effective 7/1...
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    Artists of Rico 2025 Photograhy Contest
    October 7, 2025
    3rd annual contest entries displayed at Awards Ceremony October 4 at Rico Frame Works ...
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    Sites for SMPA Rico microgrid battery considered by Trustees
    September 22, 2025
    Options: Town Shop or Elementary School . . . 4 - 6 hours power outage back-up electric...
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    More Posts

  • Events Calendar

    Halloween Roller Skate Party

    October 18, 2025 - Saturday
    6:00 PM at Rico Pavilion
    Lights and music provided at the Pavilion
    • Dust off your old roller skates or find some new ones.
    • Costumes encouraged.
    • If anyone has outdoor heaters to set up beforehand, they’d be much appreciated.
    • No fires allowed due to planned reseeding in the surrounding dirt.
    • BYOB
    • Pack out your trash.

    This is a non-sponsored gathering

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    Dolores County Commissioners

    Rico Meeting

    October 20, 2025 - Monday
    10:00 AM at Rico Town Hall

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    Rico Fire Protection District

    Board of Directors

    Monthly Meeting

    October 20, 2025 - Monday
    7:00 PM at Firehouse
    LINK
    RFPD website

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    Rico Center

    Grant Application

    Informational Session

    October 23, 2025 - Thursday
    5:30 - 7:30 PM at Rico Town Hall

    Need in-person assistance completing your application?

    Not sure if your idea qualifies?

    LINKS
    grant application
    email
    website

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    Direct Communications

    (Rico Telephone Co.)

    Open House

    October 24, 2025 - Friday
    10:30 AM - 1:30 PM at Rico Telephone Bldg

    Meet Jessica and get info about fiber-optic Internet service.

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    San Miguel Power Association

    Board of Directors

    Monthly Meeting

    October 28, 2025 - Tuesday
    9:00 AM at Nucla
    & video-conference
    LINK
    SMPA website

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    Rico Geothermal Coalition

    Geothermal Cafe

    October 30, 2025 - Thursday
    8:00 - 9:00 AM video-conference
    Topic of the month:
    (pending)
    LINK
    (pending)

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    Municipal Election

    Monthly Meeting

    November 4, 2025 - Tuesday
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM at Town Hall
    BALLOT ITEMS
    • 2 Town of Trustee seats
    • 3 Ballot measures
    Absentee Ballot applications for registered Rico residence can be submitted to the Rico Town clerk through Friday, October 30, 2025. For information or to pick up an application please come to the Town hall, email at townclerk@ricocolorado.gov, or call at (970) 967-2861.
    Notice:
    At the Polling Location: Rico Town Hall you will only be able to vote for Municipal issues and seats. For general election please contact the Dolores County Clerk at (970) 677-2381
    LINK
    Town of Rico website

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    Rico Center

    Board Meeting

    November 6, 2025 - Tuesday
    7:30 PM at Town Hall
    - public welcome -
    LINK
    website

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    Rico Church Committee

    Monthly Meeting

    November 10, 2025 - Monday
    6:00 PM at Church Building

    Public Comment

    LINK
    Town of Rico website

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    Rico Planning Commission

    Monthly Meeting

    November 12, 2025 - Wednesday
    6:00 PM at Town Hall
    & video-conference
    DISCUSSION ITEM
    LINKS
    Town of Rico website
    video-conference (pending)

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    Rico Board of Trustees

    Monthly Meeting

    November 19, 2025 - Thursday
    7:00 PM at Town Hall
    & video-conference
    PUBLIC COMMENT
    ACTION ITEMS
    STAFF REPORTS
    • Clerk’s Report
    • Manager’s Report
    DISCUSSION ITEMS

    LINKS

    Town of Rico website

    video-conference (YouTube)

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    Rico Board of Trustees

    Special Meeting

    Decmber 3, 2025 - Thursday
    7:00 PM at Town Hall
    & video-conference
    PUBLIC COMMENT
    ACTION ITEMS
    STAFF REPORTS
    • Clerk’s Report
    • Manager’s Report
    DISCUSSION ITEMS

    LINKS

    Town of Rico website

    video-conference (YouTube)

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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
    • Tuesday - Saturday 11 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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