Pursuant to Colorado Statute there must be one ballot drop box in a county our size. The 24 hour drop box that complies with all laws and rules is available in Dove Creek at 409 N. Main Street.
The Rico Drop Box was installed with the intent to provide the community of Rico ballot drop box service. Since installation the Secretary of State Rules have increased the security requirements. They now require all boxes to be on continuous camera surveillance. The camera is required to create recordings establishing an election record and is required to be monitored. We do not have sufficient connectivity or staffing in this area to maintain this box under new election rule 7.4.1 (f).
To discuss this please contact Lana Hancock at 970-677-2381.