County Beat: December 12, 2019

RBC | The county has contracted with an additional attorney to handle Department of Human Services (DHS) cases. Attorney Donald Steerman’s contract with the county, “not to exceed $10,000 a month,” was approved Tuesday during the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners meeting. According to the county’s disbursement reports, Steerman was paid $17,125 in October and $12,119 in November for services rendered. According to RBC Finance Director Janae Stanworth, about 80% of DHS-related legal expenses…