RBC has highest recorded per-capita suicide rate in the state, nearly triple average Public Health Department staff shared preliminary data gathered as part of a Community Health Assessment Plan (CHAP) the department is required to complete every five years. Based on more than 350 responses, RBC residents feel the top[Read More…]
Tag: RBC Board of Health
County Beat: Sept 21 meeting
RBC I Commissioners Ty Gates and Gary Moyer met Tuesday, Sept. 21, to discuss the following business. BUDGET Budget and Finance Director Janae Stanworth updated the board ahead of the fast-approaching 2022 budget season. With the proposed budget set for release on Oct. 12, county staff and elected officials were[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: May 6, 2021
Board of health Dear Editor: Public officials nominally advocate for public health and safety. That should apply, particularly, to representatives on a County Health Board. Mr. Prystupa’s comments on vaccination, presented in public session and reported in your pages last week, are completely misguided and contrary to established medical[Read More…]
Open for business?
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] County commissioners submitted a letter to the state’s Department of Public Health and Environment on April 29 requesting a variance for the county in relation to COVID-19 related restrictions, citing low caseload and plans in place. The board received a response via[Read More…]
Board of health discusses merging public health services with hospitals
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Health meeting was led by Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Julie Drake and took place on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Rangely at 1:30 p.m. In addition to the county commissioners, County Attorney Todd Starr, Tammy Dunker and Shelby Lindsay from Rangely Community[Read More…]
Commissioners appoint three advisory members to board of health
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners authorized three non-voting appointments to the RBC Board of Health: RBC Emergency Manager Ty Gates, BLM hydrologist Keith Sauter and Rangely District Hospital nurse practitioner Shelby Lindsay. The appointees will provide expert advice to the commissioners in the event they need to take action[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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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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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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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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