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    community journalism for Rico, Colorado

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  • Events Calendar

    Town Clean-Up

    May 9, 2026 - Saturday
    9 AM - 3 PM
    at Rico Town Shop
    101 S Picker St
    FREE SERVICES
    • 30-yard dumpster for general trash
    • flatbed trailer for recyclable metals
    • salvage mdetal - NO CHARGE
    FEE ITEMS
    cash or check at dropoff
    • appliances
    • computers
    • large furniture
    • mattresses & box springs
    • TVs, monitors, laptops
    • vacuums
    • microwaves
    • tires, rims w/tires

    Community raffle

    Win local business prizes
    Thanks to our generous local partners and supporters

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    Rico Speaks!

    Storytelling, song

    & poetry series

    May 10, 2026 - Sunday
    6:00-8:00 PM at Fireweed

    Rico Speaks is free and everyone is warmly invited to bring a story, song, or poem- or just to come listen in, no pressure. If you're someone who enjoys themes, the prompt this time is "Unfinished Sentences."

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    This project is supported by funding from the Rico Center, and is brought to you by the Artists of Rico

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    Rico Planning Commission

    Monthly Meeting

    May 13, 2026 - Wednesday
    6:00 PM at Town Hall
    & video-conference

    LINKS

    Town of Rico website

    video-conference (YouTube)

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    Rico Fire Protection District

    Monthly Board Meeting

    May 18, 2026 - Monday
    7:00 PM at Rico Firehouse
    LINKS
    RFPD meetings schedule

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    Rico Board of Trustees

    Monthly Meeting

    May 20, 2026 - Wednesday
    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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    San Miguel Power Association

    Board of Directors

    Monthly Meeting

    May 26, 2026 - Tuesday
    9:00 AM at Ridgway
    & video-conference

    LINKS

    SMPA website

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    Dolores Watersheds Collaborative

    Wildfire Ready Action Plan

    Community Meeting

    POST FIRE HAZARDS AND SUSCEPTIBILITY ANALYSES
    May 27, 2026 - Wednesday
    5:30-7:30 PM at Rico Town Hall

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    Rico Trails Alliance

    Membership Party

    June 11, 2026 - Thursday

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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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