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Search and Rescue Coordinator
Bud Ridings
Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office conducts an average of 20 search and rescue missions a year. Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office works with volunteers, along with Meeker Fire & Rescue, Rangely Search and Rescue and the Rangely Fire Department.
Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office has a volunteer Posse group that meets on the second Thursday of every month at the courthouse in Meeker at 6:00 p.m. The Posse conducts training, exercises, and discusses mission requirements.
Support the CORSAR (Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue) program: We have dedicated volunteers that provide a valuable service to all back country users. Without sufficient funding, these groups could no longer provide needed assistance.To purchase a card, $3.00 for a one year; $12.00 for five years, is a marginal expense compared to the cost incurred by these groups when conducting a rescue. Rio Blanco County strongly encourages everyone to purchase a CORSAR card, follow the link here to purchase yours today.
For more information on the Posse contact the Sheriff's Office and/or Bud Ridings.
Know before you go, watch the avalanche danger for the area you will be riding. Click the link below to see the avalanche conditions in your area.
Avalanche conditions
Bud Ridings
Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office conducts an average of 20 search and rescue missions a year. Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office works with volunteers, along with Meeker Fire & Rescue, Rangely Search and Rescue and the Rangely Fire Department.
Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office has a volunteer Posse group that meets on the second Thursday of every month at the courthouse in Meeker at 6:00 p.m. The Posse conducts training, exercises, and discusses mission requirements.
Support the CORSAR (Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue) program: We have dedicated volunteers that provide a valuable service to all back country users. Without sufficient funding, these groups could no longer provide needed assistance.To purchase a card, $3.00 for a one year; $12.00 for five years, is a marginal expense compared to the cost incurred by these groups when conducting a rescue. Rio Blanco County strongly encourages everyone to purchase a CORSAR card, follow the link here to purchase yours today.
For more information on the Posse contact the Sheriff's Office and/or Bud Ridings.
Know before you go, watch the avalanche danger for the area you will be riding. Click the link below to see the avalanche conditions in your area.
Avalanche conditions