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Meeker rancher tells commissioners dog attack left family livestock injured and urges local emergency-management leadership

2264311 · February 12, 2025
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Summary

A Meeker-area resident described an incident in December 2024 in which dogs attacked the family’s sheep, leaving animals injured and some dead. The commenter said the episode underlined concerns about using a remote contractor for the county emergency-management role and called for a more local presence.

A Rio Blanco County resident identified in the meeting as Mark (address given for the record) used the public-comment period Feb. 11 to describe a December 2024 incident in which dogs attacked his family’s sheep. He said the animals were badly injured, one died and several required veterinary care; the family brought the matter to the sheriff and Colorado Parks and…

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