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This is part 7 of a series exploring Rio Blanco County’s special districts, how they are funded, and their transparency practices. Read part 1: The ins and outs of special tax districts Part 2: Explainer: how special districts work Part 3: Recreation in Rio Blanco County: WRBM and ERBM Part 4: Rio Blanco County’s[Read More…]

February 23, 2023 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

County

Recreation in Rio Blanco County: WRBM and ERBM

This is part 3 of a series exploring Rio Blanco County’s special districts, how they are funded, and their transparency practices. You can read part 1, “The ins and outs of special tax districts” in the Dec. 29, 2022 edition and part 2, “Explainer: how special districts work” in theJan.[Read More…]

January 19, 2023 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

Opinion

Editor’s Column: Sunshine for all

It might seem like the Sunshine Laws — Colorado’s Open Records and Open Meetings Laws — are only of importance to journalists covering the activities of elected officials and special districts, but the laws themselves are designed to benefit everyone, including members of the general public. A rash of recent[Read More…]

June 8, 2022 by editor Comments are Disabled

Public Notices: Feb. 14, 2019

RIO BLANCO COUNTY EMPLOYEES TOTAL GROSS SALARY PAID IN 2018. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION DURING 2018 WAS 50% OF GROSS SALARY GROSS SALARY, TITLE 2,048.36, Airport Coordinator 58,500.00, Assessor 40,312.00, Assr Admin Analyst 35,947.36, Assr Apprsr Trainee 30,297.66, Assr Chief Appraiser 48,397.24, Assr Lead Cartographer/App 14,386.82, Assr Oil[Read More…]

February 14, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Sunshine Laws: A Guide to Colorado’s Open Meetings & Open Records Laws

Note: A newer version of this document is available in print format only. We have a few copies available at the HT office, 304 4th Street, Meeker, or you can order directly from the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition at https://coloradofoic.org/how-to-get-a-copy-of-cfoics-new-guide-to-colorado-sunshine-laws/

January 17, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

ERBM addresses concerns, talks 2019 goals

MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District board reviewed and discussed concerns presented at the June meeting by the Herald Times regarding executive sessions and access to public records according to the open meetings and open records law. “Based upon the discussion we did have an oversight,”[Read More…]

July 21, 2018 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Rec district hears concerns regarding access to public information, passes financial audit

MEEKER | After hearing concerns from the Herald Times about a resolution passed in May that will make it more difficult for the public and press to obtain access to Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s public records, and concerns about perceived violations of the Colorado Open Meetings[Read More…]

June 21, 2018 by editor Comments are Disabled