Member Appointed Term Expires Re-Appointed Comments
Crandel Mergelman
Rangely
2021 01-2027 2024  
Anna Walsh
Meeker
1-2026 1-2029    
Jaime Preciado
Rangely
2025 01-2027    
Daniel "Wade" Rusher
Rangely
2024 01-2027    
Twila Morris
Meeker
2025 01-2028    
Dannon Elliott
Meeker
2025 01-2028    
Rebecca Elder
Rangely
2023 01-2029

2026  
Derek Nielsen
Rangely
9-2025 01-2028    
Dennis Black 1-2026 01-2029    

For an application to serve on this board, please contact Laura Smith at (970) 878-9570. Applications can be returned to the Rio Blanco County Human Resources Department, Meeker Courthouse, 3rd Floor, PO Box i, Meeker, CO  81641, or emailed to hr@rbc.us.

Meetings

  • Board meetings are typically the last Thursday of the month, alternating between Meeker and Rangely.

About the Board

This is an nine (9) member board.  Members are appointed by the County Commissioners and serve a three (3) year term.  The Rio Blanco Fair Board’s purpose is to maintain a successful Fair.  The members meet to recommend policy and make sound, knowledgeable decision about the county fair.  The board acts in an advisory capacity to the County Commissioners.