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RBC 4-H well-represented at state fair in Pueblo

RBC | Rio Blanco County 4-H’rs entered 12 animals for state fair competition in Pueblo at the end of August. Macy Collins took eight animals and came home with 10 ribbons and better. Her goats, Tipo Percy and Pacha Chaka, placed third and fifth in heavy weight market goats while[Read More…]

September 23, 2017 by Reed Kelley Comments are Disabled

Coal Creek School celebration Saturday; free barbecue lunch

MEEKER | On the first day of fall, Sept. 23 from 1-4 p.m., everyone is invited to Coal Creek School at 617 County Road 6 (Little Beaver Road), only 5-1/2 miles from Meeker for a free barbecue lunch, music and a glimpse into the historic past of rural schools in[Read More…]

September 22, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RBC commissioners discuss broadband stall

RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners Si Woodruff and Jeff Rector gathered for their monthly Rangely meeting on Monday followed by a broadband work session. The commissioners quickly approved a license agreement with T-Mobile for access to various county-owned towers, which will allow them to place antennas on those towers.[Read More…]

September 21, 2017 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Haskett appointed to CPW commission

RBC | The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission held their September meeting in Steamboat Springs last week. Longtime Northwest Regional Manager Ron Velarde was honored for his 47 years with the agency (see sidebar), Meeker area outfitter Jeanne Horne was recognized for her years of service on the commission, and[Read More…]

September 18, 2017 by Reed Kelley Comments are Disabled

Rangely schools seek funding via two mill levies

RANGELY | In the coming weeks election ballots will begin hitting Rangely mailboxes with a variety of decisions to be made directing the future of Rangely schools. Along with two school board seats opening up the district is also seeking two mill levies to expand school funding through property tax[Read More…]

September 17, 2017 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Going behind the scenes at a wildland fire

RBC | At the Himes Peak Fire, 46 miles east of Meeker, the Herald Times had an opportunity to see firsthand some of what goes on behind the scenes during a firefighting operation in the wilderness. On Friday, Sept. 1, authorities received a report of smoke in the Trappers Lake[Read More…]

September 16, 2017 by editor Comments are Disabled

Edwards and ‘Coup’ win Meeker Classic

MEEKER | Twelve dogs and their handlers, out of the 130 dogs that started the competition last Wednesday, competed in the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials finals Sunday. Dennis Edwards and his four-year-old male dog, Coup, from Sundance, Wyo., emerged the champions with a score of 137 points. Joni Tietjen and[Read More…]

September 15, 2017 by Reed Kelley Comments are Disabled

Wait for broadband service could get even longer

RBC | Success comes with its own troubles. The county’s broadband project has exceeded expected demand—more customers than anticipated have signed up to receive fiber internet. Colorado Fiber Community (CFC), the company contracted to connect individual addresses, has maxed out their $1.5 million budget, and without an infusion of capital,[Read More…]

September 14, 2017 by editor Comments are Disabled

Guest Column: How much is grief costing you?

By Teresia Rose-Reed Special to the Herald Times RBC | In 2003, The Grief Recovery Institute conducted a landmark study of the “hidden” annual costs of grief in the workplace. The findings of the “Grief Index” were astonishing. The major causes of employee grief in order of severity are: death[Read More…]

September 11, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Guest Column: How to help hurricane disaster victims

RBC | Having just started my job with Rio Blanco County Public Health, I have much to learn. One of the most interesting things I am getting trained for is emergency preparedness and response, so I have been riveted by the news and videos coming out on the response and[Read More…]

September 10, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

More than 4,000 RBC residents notified of data breach by state

RBC | If you’re among the 4,439 Rio Blanco County residents who received a letter last week from the Office of the State Court Administrator, be aware that the letter is not a fake, but it’s not as ominous as it sounds. While the letter states, “There is no indication[Read More…]

September 9, 2017 by editor Comments are Disabled

Get specialty cheeses and deli food items in downtown Meeker at the Little Cheese Shop

MEEKER | The bright blue door in the alley between Sixth and Seventh streets in Meeker is the entrance to a world of epicurean delights: The Little Cheese Shop and Blanco Cellars. Wanting to put her 20 years in the food and wine industry to use, proprietor Vanessa Trout opened[Read More…]

September 9, 2017 by editor Comments are Disabled