Commissioners approve data center moratorium
The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners approved a data center moratorium at their regular meeting in Rangely. This decision by the local government impacts future data center developments in the area.
The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners convened for its regular meeting on July 21 in Rangely, Colorado. During the session, the commissioners, including Chair Callie Scritchfield and Commissioner Jennifer O'Hearon who attended in person, and Commissioner Doug Overton who participated remotely, approved a data center moratorium.
Prior to this significant decision, the board addressed administrative matters, including an amendment to the agenda requested by Commissioner O'Hearon to move the June 30 special meeting minutes for a separate action item review.