RBC | Several parents have reported that local youth, with permission from other parents, are continuing to congregate at friends’ homes, in opposition to the public health order in place in the state. Young people may believe they are excluded from the threat posed by COVID-19, but that is statistically[Read More…]
Author: Niki Turner
Watt’s Ranch Market celebrates 65 years
MEEKER | Back in 1955, Meeker was a pretty self-sufficient community, home to multiple drug stores, clothing stores, and several grocery stores. That was the year Tom Watt opened Watt’s Ranch Market, and for 65 years this year, the Watt family has owned and operated what is now Meeker’s only grocery[Read More…]
To mask or not to mask
RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health adds caution to recommendations from the White House and the governor Friday — as per the Centers for Disease Control —encouraging citizens to wear cloth or homemade masks in public: “While we encourage anyone who desires to wear a cloth mask in public[Read More…]
County workshare program started just before stay at home order enacted by state
RBC | Complying with state and national guidelines for social distancing and reducing group gatherings, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners held their regular meeting Tuesday by telephone and online. During the meeting, they approved the EMS Incident Objective for COVID-19 that was presented at the Rangely work session last week.[Read More…]
Custom truck …
The addition of a new rig to the Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue fleet increases the department’s readiness for wildfires in hard-to-reach locations. According to Fire Chief Luke Pelloni, the truck will offer additional protection for rural areas in the district.
Gates, Avey make primary ballot for commissioner seat, Rector unopposed
RBC | Following county political assemblies, candidates and 50 party delegates and their alternates, two of the four candidates vying for the District 3 commissioner seat now held by Si Woodruff have earned a spot on the June primary ballot. Incumbent Commissioner Jeff Rector (District 2) will be unopposed on[Read More…]
Commissioners close county offices in response to stay at home order
RBC | After Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued statewide stay at home orders Wednesday, Rio Blanco County Commissioners called for an emergency meeting in executive session early Thursday to determine the county’s response.
Search in Dinosaur Natl. Monument finds one injured, one dead
DINOSAUR | Park Rangers at Dinosaur National Monument responded to a request from the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, March 19 to assist in the search for two missing Colorado residents. The two men were last reported to be snowmobiling in the Wild Mountain area near the northwest boundary[Read More…]
Town of Rangely issues local disaster resolution
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Board of Trustees meeting was called to order by Mayor Andy Shaffer at 7:04 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24. Trustees Alisa Granger, Tyson Hacking, Andy Key, Keely Ellis, and Trey Robie were present.
COVID-19 Q&A with RBC County Health Director
RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Alice Harvey answered several of the many questions her department is receiving about the coronavirus pandemic and local actions during a live online meeting Monday hosted by the Herald Times. (See article for the video.)
Use Town’s drop box
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees approved an ordinance that will allow for electronic participation via telephone or online during emergency situations at the March 17 meeting in response to ongoing uncertainty about the coronavirus pandemic. The town is encouraging the public to use the dropbox outside for payments, or[Read More…]
County Beat: March 19, 2020
RBC | Commissioners opted on Tuesday to keep county buildings open and staff in place for the time being, after hearing updates from Public Health Director Alice Harvey and Emergency Management Director Ty Gates regarding the coronavirus situation in the state. Gates said he was not advocating for a disaster[Read More…]
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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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/
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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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