Rio Blanco BOCES

Nestled in the rural, remote community of Rangely, Colorado, Rio Blanco BOCES serves as a vital regional educational service agency dedicated to supporting local school systems and their surrounding communities. Operating from its headquarters at 402 West Main Street (Suite 219), this non-charter public entity functions not as a traditional school district with standalone elementary or secondary campuses, but as a Board of Cooperative Educational Services. Fully open and active for the 2024–2025 academic year, the agency is structured to pool shared educational resources, coordinate specialized programming, and provide essential administrative infrastructure across northwestern Colorado’s vast, geographically isolated terrain.

Reflecting its specialized supportive mission, the agency’s workforce is tailored specifically toward administrative and educational support services rather than direct classroom instruction. Rio Blanco BOCES maintains a dedicated team of nearly 24 full-time equivalent personnel, consisting almost entirely of approximately 23 support staff members alongside instructional assistance, with no direct full-time classroom teachers assigned to individual operational school sites. For researchers, educators, and local families seeking collaborative regional programming or specialized educational support, Rio Blanco BOCES remains a crucial hub of educational infrastructure. Further details about the agency's community offerings and administrative services can be found by contacting their Rangely office directly or visiting their website at rioblancoboces.org.