RBC | The Herald Times and The Colorado Independent have been awarded the 2020 Freedom of Information award for their 2019 collaborative work on “Through the Cracks” by the Society of Professional Journalists — Colorado Pro Chapter. According to the Colorado SPJ website, the contest “drew a record number of[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Weekly Call Review: April 13-19, 2020
WEEKLY CALL REVIEW AT THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DISPATCH CENTER April 13-19, 2020 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 361 phone calls last week including six 911 calls, 49 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 89 outgoing calls. A total of 107 calls for service were created, 39 for[Read More…]
Public Notices: April 23, 2020
RIO BLANCO COUNTY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PUBLICATION LIST MARCH 2020 FUND:GENERAL VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT AIRGAS, TOOLS, 105.85 ALIGN MULTIMEDIA, PURCH SVCS, 5,000.00 ALSCO, PURCH SVCS, 1,185.28 SYNCB/AMAZON, SPPLY, 2,884.31 AMBASSADOR BLINDS, SPPLY, 720.00 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 253.78 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 332.63 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 421.83 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 147.05[Read More…]
Dinosaur National Monument modifies operations for health
RBC | Dinosaur National Monument is announcing additional modifications to operations in response to public health concerns. The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service wide with federal, state, and local authorities to closely[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: April 6-12, 2020
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…]
Virtual Awards …
(Photo is from a game early in the season.) On Tuesday, April 14, the Rangely High School girls basketball team held a virtual awards banquet. The coaches recognized all junior varsity and varsity athletes, and they presented awards to the following athletes: All Conference Awards — Honorable Mention, Mary Scoggins;[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Living in a new world
RBC | As the effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic continue to hit not only the United States, but the entire world, I know that it is affecting everyone’s mental health. It’s hard not to focus on anything but what is plaguing us. But there are still things going on that[Read More…]
Body found in Brown’s Park believed to be missing camper
RBC | Search crews believe they have found the body of a missing camper who was last seen in the Brown’s Park area of Daggett County earlier this month.
RPD’s K9 Eiko to receive donation of body armor
RANGELY | Rangely Police Department’s K9 Eiko will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Eiko’s vest is sponsored by National Park Service Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Class 20-01 and will be embroidered with the sentiment[Read More…]
Volunteer with CASA, change a child’s life
RBC | Not only is April Child Abuse Prevention Month but is also National Volunteer Month! So, consider this a call to action for community members with the time to commit and a passion to advocate for abused and neglected children to become volunteers for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)[Read More…]
Recreate close to home, CPW says
RBC | Everyone looking for recreational activities in Colorado is reminded to stay close to home and to know the local county and municipal restrictions on travel and access before heading out. Colorado Parks and Wildlife properties are open for recreation with a few exceptions for seasonal restrictions. Visitors should[Read More…]
Obituary: Donald Lee Mills
Donald Lee Mills Oct. 11, 1954 ~ April. 2, 2020 Donald Lee Mills, age 65, husband of Shannon Mills, passed away on April 2, 2020. Donald Mills was born on Oct. 11, 1954, to Ina Rae Mills and Thomas J. Mills in San Bernardino, California. Donald L. Mills married Shannon[Read More…]
