RBC | The idea of a sales tax to pay for local dispatch is dead in the water, at least for this year. Commissioners heard unanimous support for keeping dispatch local Monday and Tuesday, and one community member suggested the idea of a sales tax. With the deadline for adding[Read More…]
Tag: Budget
County Beat: July 30, 2020
RBC | County finance director Janae Stanworth delivered some gloomy news to department heads Tuesday about the 2021 budget. Preliminary numbers indicate an 11.5% decrease in revenue due to reduced assessed valuations, primarily tied to oil and gas. “That’s a little more than $900,000 we’re pretty sure we’re not going[Read More…]
Rangely board recognizes Hume
RANGELY | On Tuesday, May 21, 2019, the Re-4 Board of Education President Kurt Douglas called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Present were Vice President Joyce Key, Secretary/Treasurer Samuel Tolley, Directors Jason Cox and Casey Ducey. Key moved to accept the agenda, Tolley seconded the motion and it[Read More…]
ERBM’s 2019 plans, projects, programs
MEEKER | An ERBM Recreation and Park District board meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 11 considered and passed several resolutions concerning budget, project plans and programs as the district looks toward 2019. 2019 BUDGET ADOPTION The ERBM Operations Budget for 2019 is $3.6 million, a 3 percent decrease from 2018 expenses. Operations[Read More…]
Commissioners adopt 2019 budget
RBC | The Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a special meeting the evening of Dec. 11 to present and adopt the 2019 County Budget. Budget and Finance Director Janae Stanworth made the public presentation, followed by Road and Bridge Director David Morlan who described the expected spending of[Read More…]
Meeker board of trustees begins 2019 prelim budget discussions
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees received an estimated 2019 budget for preliminary review Tuesday, prompting a lengthy discussion. The 2019 budget, as proposed, will again require the town to delve into its reserves, which at one point averaged $8-10 million. If all the money budgeted is spent in 2019, it[Read More…]
County Beat: August 16, 2018
RBC | During workshops Monday prior to the regular board of county commissioners meeting, the commissioners heard from Communications Director Cody Crooks regarding the audit of Local Access Internet, one of the two internet service providers. The county has used LAI’s Quickbooks info and traced everything back from deposits. Crooks[Read More…]
County Beat: June 14, 2018
LAI Audit Cody Crooks, Rio Blanco County Communications Director, told commissioners Monday they need a new auditor to complete the LAI audit, as the county auditor is uncomfortable auditing a private company. The board is hoping to get the audit done quickly following concerns that LAI has been “embezzling” funds[Read More…]
Commissioners address assessor’s budget concerns
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners met in Rangely on Tuesday for a speedy regular meeting, lasting less than five minutes, followed by a work session about code violations and budget concerns. Without discussion the commissioners unanimously approved a Grant Agreement between the County and the State for the[Read More…]
Capital improvement projects and river study top Rangely council discussion
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council gathered Tuesday for a 2018 budget work session followed by a quick meeting filled with department updates and approval of election resolutions. The council reviewed capital projects by department as well as non-typical budget items. Capital projects for the water department include a raw[Read More…]
Rangely Town Council talks budget for 2018
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council gathered for a preliminary budget work session and a short regular meeting on Tuesday night. The council is currently working through their 2018 budget, which they expect to complete sometime in early November. The water department is not anticipating any change in 2018 revenue.[Read More…]
Guest Column: Under the Dome – What’s coming up for the state’s Joint Budget Committee
By Bob Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC | I don’t know what to write about this month. Every time I get focused on a task somebody sends me a new email and off I go on another quest for truth and justice. There is certainly no lack of[Read More…]
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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