The Operations Department provides comprehensive and efficient operational support to enhance the quality of life for all county residents. As the backbone of County infrastructure and services, we encompass the Facilities Maintenance, Custodial, Information Technology, Broadband Communications, Airports, and Public Radio Communications divisions.
We strive to safeguard public assets, facilitate effective and responsive service delivery, and operate reliable facilities and communications infrastructure for our community.
Fairfield Complex Facility Assessment
On October 7, 2026, Rio Blanco County hosted Community Work Session to discuss findings of the Rosenfeldt report and listen to community concerns. At the Work Session, outstanding questions were documented on a flip chart; these questions are posted below.
Answers to Rio Blanco County questions will be posted as they become available.
Comment: YouTube videos consistently too hard to hear.
Response: Sound was loud on multiple devices tested by County staff (September 29 recording). Please try these troubleshooting suggestions:
- Turn volume all the way up in multiple places: on the lower left part of the YouTube screen inset, as well as the device you are using
- Try a different device
- Turn on closed captioning in YouTube. To turn on closed captioning, click the CC icon on the bottom right of the streaming image. If you don’t see this option, hover the cursor over the bottom right until the CC icon appears.
(YouTube captions may not be available in real time; they may be generated after the livestream)
- Comment suggesting the County purchase a portable PA system
- Suggestion that multiple screenings of the video be hosted
- Statement that CSU has students who could do the assessment at no charge (unverified by RBC)
- Request to post MCCIC lease agreement
1) What would the Rosenfeldt report look like with an estimate of total cost?
2) DOLA has grants for government owned housing repairs. Have we looked into these grants?
3) Did the Rosenfeldt report address ADA?
- Yes. See: 'Accessibility and ADA Considerations'on page 43 of the Rosenfeldt report.
4) What has Rio Blanco County budgeted – and spent- for the Fairfield Apartment maintenance over the past 5 years?
5) Why did RBC choose Rosenfeldt (scope, etc)?
6) What was the cost of the Rosenfeldt assessment?
7) Does RBC own properties or land it could sell to fund this?
8) Is this an appropriate use of CCTIF funds?
These questions address issues outside of Rio Blanco County's jurisdiction and scope; they are posted here for documentation purposes only.
Question for the Fairfield Trust Board:
1) Do previous Fairfield Trustees have original building documents?
2) How much Fairfield Trust money has been given to things other than the Fairfield Center and Apartments?
Question for the Historical Society:
1) Does the museum/Historical Society have original building documents?
Question for the Fire Protection District:
1) Can the Fire Protection District help assist with funding sprinklers/fire protection ?
Rio Blanco County commissioned Rosenfeld Design Group to assess the Fairfield Complex buildings’ condition and identify anticipated maintenance and capital needs. The assessment is part of the County’s Strategic Plan, which calls for evaluating the County’s long-term role in the Fairfield facilities while considering fiscal impact, resident and community needs, and County capacity.