RBC | Monday was the official day for Colorado’s stay-at-home orders to be lifted. Gov. Polis, as expected, shifted the state public health order to a “safer-at-home” version that will allow businesses to begin to open up in stages and with strict precautions. The phased plan for reopening has led[Read More…]
Month: April 2020
Cruisin’ Main ~ Photos
Rangely brought out their classic cars and other wheeled conveyances for a socially-distanced ‘Cruisin’ Main’ parade last Friday evening. The event was put on by the Rangely Human Resource Council and was sponsored by a variety of local entities. Kirstie Kilduff & Roxie Fromang photos
Rio Blanco County News ~ Episode 2 (April 30, 2020)
This is your weekly update from the Rio Blanco Herald Times. It will be a beautiful weekend to play outside in Rio Blanco County, with partly cloudy skies and temps in the 70s. Share your best recreation photos with us on Instagram with the hashtag #htsnaps Confused by the safer-at-home orders?[Read More…]
CORRECTION: NO fire ban in place for RBC except on Forest Service lands
RBC | The resolution approved by the county commissioners Tuesday did not enact a current fire ban in Rio Blanco County. The only fire bans in place currently are on Forest Service land. The resolution allows the Sheriff’s Office to implement or cease a fire ban without requiring a meeting[Read More…]
Public Notices: April 30, 2020
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Meeker Recreation Center (MRC) Roofing Replacement A Public Works Project Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District 101 Ute Road, Meeker, Colorado 81641 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (“ERBM”), a political subdivision of the State of[Read More…]
How to submit water usage records
RBC | At the Division of Water Resources, we continually work to balance our available staff and your needs. While we acknowledge the importance of the Deputy Water Commissioner in the White River basin, we will not be filling the position at this time. This means there will only be[Read More…]
Death Notice: Olga Frances Jannes
Death Notice: Olga Frances Jannes Dec. 29, 1934 ~ April 17, 2020
White River Dental Hygiene’s Brennan featured in magazine
RBC | Dental hygienist Kari Brennan, owner of White River Dental Hygiene, has been featured in an industry magazine for her “innovative work” in Colorado. Here is the story she shared with RDH magazine. “I am a Colorado cowgirl, a mother of two — Hattie and Milo — and the[Read More…]
Premature boiler failure extends pool closure to May 25
MEEKER | The stay at home order officially lifts next week, April 27, but don’t expect to be jumping back into the pool until after Memorial Day. Somewhat surprisingly, this particular news is not COVID-related. In February, we reported on the failure of one of Meeker Recreation Center’s (MRC’s) pool[Read More…]
New development …
Even in these times of uncertainty, new life is breathed into the former Heritage Building and Home Center lot at 226 E. Main in Rangely. Deconstruction of the lumber storage buildings has been occurring daily. Former owner John Hume confirms that the lot was purchased by Dorsey Development. Dorsey Development[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Every day counts
If anyone’s thought processes are all linear and nicely organized at this point in pandemic mode, hats off to you. This week’s column may reflect the ping-pong effect going on in my head. First, thank you to the kind soul who sent us Chamber Bucks. That gives us more opportunity[Read More…]
Tiger Queen …
A cataclysm of events have led Netflix’ Tiger King documentary to become the number one show on the streaming service. RBC local Dessa Watson, who runs The Funny Farm.ily YouTube channel and Facebook page, capitalized on the mania with some ‘tigers’ of her own, utilizing a few barnyard friends and[Read More…]
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
19 hours ago
The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
4 days ago
Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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