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Emergency manager reports tanker rollover, files fire‑reimbursement claims totaling $117,530.74

Board of County Commissioners, Rio Blanco County · January 14, 2026
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Summary

County emergency staff reported a Jan. 5 tanker rollover that spilled a little over 200 barrels of oil, said Colorado State Patrol is leading cleanup and that the county submitted two reimbursement invoices — Elk Fire $52,486.32 and Lee Fire $67,044.42 — totaling $117,530.74; county is also progressing on Hazard Mitigation Plan and emergency‑manager hiring.

Doug Huff, joining the Rio Blanco County commissioners by phone on Jan. 13, reported a recent tanker rollover on Interstate 70 and the county's progress on fire‑damage reimbursement and emergency‑management staffing.

Huff said the tanker rollover on Jan. 5 was on a state highway and spilled "a little over 200 barrels of oil," adding Colorado State…

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