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PMC, RDH, and county agencies establish a temporary prescription transportation service from Rangely to Meeker

In response to the closure of Meeker Drugs downtown and the delayed opening of a retail pharmacy at Pioneers Medical Center, the pharmacy at Rangely District Hospital, in conjunction with the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and the Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health and Environment, and PMC, have[Read More…]

January 19, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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RBC Search and Rescue receives commendation from Colorado Senate

RBC I On April 27, 2021, at the request of Senator Kerry Donovan, the Colorado State Senate issued the commendation and congratulation to Rio Blanco County Search and Rescue for their ongoing service to the people of Colorado. They stated Rio Blanco SAR has demonstrated commitment to the well being[Read More…]

June 11, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Fire season is not over

RBC | Extreme drought and fire conditions continue to plague Northwest Colorado as we head into mid-autumn. According to Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola, last week the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District responded to five human-start fires, four of which were allegedly started by hunters in the forest. “We[Read More…]

October 22, 2020 by Niki Turner 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

Stage 1 fire restrictions to begin July 15 in Rio Blanco County

After multiple wildland fires ignited early this week, Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola issued an order Tuesday enacting stage 1 fire restrictions beginning July 15 and effective until rescinded for Bureau of Land Management-administered lands, unincorporated and private lands in the county. The order follows White River National Forest’s[Read More…]

July 14, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

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RBC WEEKLY CALL REVIEW

WEEKLY CALL REVIEW AT THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DISPATCH CENTER June 29-July 5, 2020 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 529 phone calls last week including 37 911 calls, answered 62 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 179 outgoing calls. A total of 225 calls for service were created,[Read More…]

July 10, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Weekly Call Review: June 8-14, 2020

Meeker Dispatch Center administered 470 phone calls last week including 30 911 calls, answered 41 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 124 outgoing calls. A total of 208 calls for service were created, 81 for the Sheriff’s Office, 71 for MPD. Note the department breakdown of calls may[Read More…]

June 21, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Government entities to put on “Sirens of Appreciation Parade” this Saturday

RBC | Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday a “Sirens of Appreciation” parade. Various government entities will bring out their law enforcement, EMS and fire vehicles and follow routes in both Meeker and Rangely with sirens sounding. The parade will take place this Saturday at 3 p.m. The purpose[Read More…]

April 16, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Lion Fire burns 229 acres, structures and vehicles; full containment expected today

UPDATED 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8 MEEKER | Fire crews from the Meeker Volunteer Fire Department, BLM, the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and the state’s Division of Fire Prevention and Control responded to a fire in Lion’s Canyon about 3 miles west of Meeker at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. The[Read More…]

April 7, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

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CALL REVIEW

Feb. 24-March 1, 2020 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 349 phone calls last week including 27 911 calls, 27 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 89 outgoing calls. A total of 150 calls for service were created, 50 for the Sheriff’s Office, 46 for MPD.

March 6, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Weekly Call Review: Feb. 17-23

The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]

March 3, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Sheriff dispels takeover rumors, commends police chief

RANGELY I New Town of Rangely trustee Keely Ellis was sworn in during the regular board meeting on Feb. 11. Ellis was welcomed by Rangely Mayor Andy Shaffer and Trustees Alisa Granger, Luke Geer and Andy Key (attending via Skype). Ellis brings a great deal of experience in economic development[Read More…]

February 24, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled