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Update: County Road 8 fire 100% contained

RBC | A fire approximately eight miles up County Road 8 had Rio Blanco Fire, BLM, RBC Road and Bridge and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office responding early Sunday afternoon on April 11. The sheriff’s office asked the public to stay clear of the area to allow crews to work.[Read More…]

April 11, 2021 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Rangely School District transitions to remote learning effective Dec. 9

Rangely School District Superintendent Matt Scoggins announced early Tuesday the entire district would be transitioning to remote learning until January. “Unfortunately, and with a sense of sadness, the school district will be transitioning to a distance learning platform effective tomorrow, Dec. 9, 2020. As many of you are aware, there has[Read More…]

December 8, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

2nd COVID-related death in RBC

RBC | In a press release issued late Friday, the county announced a second death of a Rio Blanco County resident due to COVID-19 complications. No additional details will be released at this time.

December 4, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

State moves RBC to Yellow instead of Red

RBC | As of press time Tuesday (early deadline), all indications were that the Colorado Department of Public Health would be moving to Level Red: Severe Risk, according to communications between RBC Public Health and the state last Friday. Late Tuesday RBC Public Health received word from CDPHE: “CDPHE is[Read More…]

November 25, 2020 by Niki Turner 3 comments

Commissioners reschedule Board of Health Meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 17 in Rangely

***Updated 11/12/20, 11:05 a.m. Commissioners have rescheduled this meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 17 in Rangely, following their regular meeting. You can call in at the same number, 970-878-9432.*** RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners have called a special Board of Health meeting for tomorrow, Nov. 12,[Read More…]

November 11, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

COVID-19 spreading in RBC

RBC | “We have seen evidence at this point of community spread,” Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Alice Harvey told community stakeholders Monday during a pandemic response meeting. “These are not isolated cases.” Just prior to press time Wednesday, RBC Public Health released an urgent message, notifying residents of[Read More…]

November 11, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

MHS football returning this fall

MEEKER | The boys of fall are returning to Starbucks Stadium. The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) voted 12-3 Wednesday evening to let schools make a choice to play football in the fall (Schedule A) or in the winter (Schedule C). Superintendent of schools Chris Selle decided early Thursday[Read More…]

September 17, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Residents speak up on behalf of local dispatch as county proposes moving services

Another special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 1:15 p.m. Commissioners will vote on combining several county departments before continuing the 2021 budget process. RBC | Rio Blanco County residents concerned about keeping dispatch services local filled the commissioners’ meeting room to overflowing Monday. Sheriff Anthony Mazzola put[Read More…]

August 31, 2020 by Niki Turner 3 comments

Proposal to move local dispatch services out of county returns to the table as commissioners face 2021 budget cuts

Read our coverage of the Aug. 31 special meeting at theheraldtimes.com/residents-speak-up-on-behalf-of-local-dispatch-as-county-proposes-moving-services/rio-blanco-county/ The first time the HT reported on an idea to get rid of dispatch services at the county level and instead contract with the call center in Craig (operated by the Colorado State Patrol) to provide 911 and dispatch[Read More…]

August 29, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Fire at top of 7th Street in Meeker: UPDATED

UPDATE as of 4:04 p.m.: According to authorities, the fire has been contained and mop-up is underway. Crews are responding to a fire at the top of 7th St. near the water tower in Meeker. Flames are visible for several blocks, and there are reports power lines are in danger.[Read More…]

August 14, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

9th confirmed positive COVID-19 case in RBC

Following two new cases reported last Friday — one confirmed and one probable case (pending test results) — RBC Public Health announced a ninth laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 case late Monday. The person, who lives in Meeker, has been isolated and instructed on self-care at home. Symptoms reported include fever, fatigue, muscle[Read More…]

August 3, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

RBC reports 7th confirmed COVID-19 case and ‘probable’ 8th case, pending test results

RBC | The Rio Blanco County Public Health Department announced late Friday the seventh laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 and one probable case pending test results. According to Public Health, both individuals have been appropriately isolated and instructed on self-care home recovery. Both individuals are symptomatic with fever, fatigue, muscle aches,[Read More…]

July 31, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled