NWCO Regional Partnerships

04/10/2026

We had a great turnout last night in Meeker. Great to see our partnership getting traction with such a diverse local group of professionals and community servants. Thanks to Colorado Parks and Wildlife folks for their attendance and support, and folks from U.S. Forest Service - White River National Forest and Bureau of Land Management WRFO for technical advice and support.
Also big thanks to the Town Meeker for hosting us in your space. Stay tuned for dates on May's meeting in Town of Rangely, Colorado.

04/08/2026

📍 NWCO Alliance Steering Committee Meeting – Tomorrow Night, Thursday, April 9, at Meeker Town Hall (345 Market St.) for our next NWCO Alliance Steering Committee meeting.

This will be an in-person session, and as always—the public is welcome.

03/31/2026

NWCO Alliance facilitators Jon Miller and Kari Brennan presented at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Summit meetings, held in both Craig and Meeker. This provided an excellent opportunity to engage with local agencies, stakeholders, and state leaders, updating them on the organization's activities and future plans.

02/26/2026

SEEKING LOCAL STEERING COMMITTEE APPLICANTS TO REPRESENT AGRICULTURE, RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION INTERESTS
Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026
Selections made by: March 12, 2026
1st Steering Committee meeting in Craig:
March 19 or 26??

Submissions can be emailed to: [email protected], or scan the qr code to fill out a google form.

https://forms.gle/3vaoBWgrgWLBASqB8

02/21/2026

On Friday, Feb. 27, the White River Field Office with the Bureau of Land Management is asking for volunteers to help re-seed part of the landscape damaged by the Lee Fire last summer. This is in Rio Blanco County.

More than 4,000 pounds of seed needs to be spread across 525 acres of habitat to help stabilize soils, restore native plants, and support wildlife recovery.

Partners joining BLM include Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Rio Blanco County, Mule Deer Foundation, White River Alliance, and White River Conservation District. Dress warmly and bring water and food for the day. The event depends on the weather.

For more information, please contact event coordinator BLM Colorado Wildlife Biologist Kristin Ross at [email protected] or 970-706-7464.

Link to sign up: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=urWTBhhLe02TQfMvQApUlHsRYTKRYjxIkSogyo3VO5JUOE5TTjlaWU8xWURNSExUUjZFR1E1VVEwNi4u

02/16/2026

We had a great round of meetings this month in Craig, then Meeker, and in Rangely! Missed meetings? Do you want to be a part of the conversation?
Contact us to learn more on how you can have a voice at the table! Get involved!
[email protected]
[email protected]

We are looking for local resident applicants from Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties to be considered, as we work to seat the NWCO Alliance steering committee.

These voting members should be Representatives of the following community perspectives :

Agriculture
Private Landowners
Hunting, Fishing
Guides & Outfitters
Motorized Recreation
Non-motorized Recreation
River and Water Recreation
Restaurants and Local Businesses
Forestry, Water and Rangeland Health
Energy Interests
Youth Organizations
Higher Education
Other User Groups
Town Governments, Tourism, and Chambers of Commerce

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/3vaoBWgrgWLBASqB8

02/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to the Meeker Fire Dept last night. If you missed Craig and Meeker the last two nights, please join us for our next stop in Rangely on Feb 11th.

We are looking for local resident applicants from Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties to be considered, as we work to seat the NWCO Alliance steering committee.

These voting members should be Representatives of the following community perspectives :

Agriculture
Private Landowners
Hunting, Fishing
Guides & Outfitters
Motorized Recreation
Non-motorized Recreation
River and Water Recreation
Restaurants and Local Businesses
Forestry, Water and Rangeland Health
Energy Interests
Youth Organizations
Higher Education
Other User Groups
Town Governments, Tourism, and Chambers of Commerce

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/3vaoBWgrgWLBASqB8

02/04/2026

Thanks to all who turned out in Craig last night! We are grateful that we have so many stewards in Moffat County!

If you wanted to attend but couldn’t make it last night, please feel free to join us in Meeker (at the firehouse) tonight at 6 pm, or in Rangely next week on the 11th (at the hospital) also at 6 pm.

02/02/2026

Three communities. One conversation. 3 meeting locations to choose from!

Join us for upcoming Northwest Colorado Outdoors public meetings in Craig TOMORROW (Feb. 3), Meeker WEDNESDAY (Feb. 4) and Rangely (Feb. 11).
Same format, same agenda.
Everyone is welcome to all meetings, so if you can't make one, feel free to join another!

We look forward to seeing you and please feel free to share this!

01/27/2026

Three communities. One conversation.

Join us for upcoming Northwest Colorado Outdoors public meetings in Craig (Feb. 3), Meeker (Feb. 4) and Rangely (Feb. 11).
Same format, same agenda.
Everyone is welcome to all meetings, so if you can't make one, feel free to join another.

Mark your calendars!

12/16/2025

Quick update on statewide RPI funding.
We received a little more funding to keep up the capacity of our program through 2027.

By Shannon Lukens. File photos. Projects in Northwest Colorado have been awarded $10,574,056 from Great Outdoors Colorado. They’ll support major land conservation, outdoor recreation, and collaborative efforts across the region. Highlights include: $7.5 million to Colorado

12/10/2025

Work live and play outdoors in Rio Blanco County?
We want your input before December 15.
https://forms.gle/3zWdCf61q5RcAfu59