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Partner Sites: We’re in it together!

More Partner Sites:

Questions on Taxes? DOLA has this one-pager: Understanding Property Taxes in Colorado. The Dolores County Abstract is a one page summary of how all County tax revenue is collected and spent.
- Understanding Property Taxes in Colorado
- Dolores County Abstract
The Rico Center is a major sponsor of great things at RFPD as well as other important causes in and around Rico.
The Rico Bulletin Board Facebook page is another great way to stay connected to the Rico community.

Traveling through Rico? Check these websites:

Check CDOT road conditions
Winter backcountry users please check snow conditions here: CAIC
Public Lands access information here: USFS
DHS map showing current CO fire bans/restrictions: Colorado current fire restrictions by County

Safety First! Protect your home and family:

NIXLE Text Emergency Notifications for Dolores County/Rico: Text “81332” to 888777 or visit http://www.nixle.com (select “Resident”).
San Miguel County road closures and emergencies: visit https://www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov/list.aspx to create an account for text or email notifications.
Power outages/electrical safety: SMPA’s facebook page. To report an outage, call (970) 864-7311 or (970) 626-5549.
Woodstove safety, (ANPAC document)
Propane safety information (PERC document)
Carbon monoxide detectors (NFPA document)
Smoke Detectors (NFPA website, opens in new link)

Wild Fire Info: Be alert, be prepared.

Wildfire Adapted Partnership website – information for making your home and property more wildfire resistant
Another great source of wildfire hazard info: https://usaforests.org/
NICC Predictive Services website – provides regional wildfire threat assessment: current, short-term, and several months out.
- The latest report to geek out on: 120-day forecast
NWCG Current Wildfire Maps and Reports website – data, maps and graphics on current fire activity

Website Accessibility Policy

Rico Fire Protection District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Rico Fire Protection District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (970) 967-2222

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Rico Fire Protection District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Rico Fire Protection District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (970) 967-2222.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.

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