MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society will hold its annual membership meeting Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center. Bring a taco topping for the taco bar or a dessert to share. Membership renewals and new members welcome.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Community networking Jan. 27
RANGELY | The Community Networking meetings will resume on Monday, Jan. 27 at the Weiss Conference Room on the Rangely CNCC campus from 12-1:30 p.m. John Leary, a restoration coordinator with RiversEdge West, will be presenting on the increase of non-native tamarisk and Russian olive trees that “increase the risk[Read More…]
Letter: Turner announces commissioner candidacy
Dear Editor: There is plenty of interest in the District 3 County Commissioner race and it is good for the voters to have choices. So I am writing this letter to announce that I, Kai Turner, am running for Rio Blanco County Commissioner. I have put a lot of thought[Read More…]
Guest Column: Colo. River District working to keep West Slope water here
RBC | At the Colorado River District, we are working to ensure that whatever the future holds, there’s water on the West Slope to support our way of life. Whether you grow food, rely on clean water from your kitchen tap, or recreate on our rivers, the River District is[Read More…]
Cindy Buck, MHA joins Pioneers as interim CEO
MEEKER | The Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors is excited to have Cindy Buck on board as the interim chief executive officer. Buck joined the team in early December and has had a busy first month. “We are thrilled with Cindy’s knowledge of healthcare, says Kim Brown, Pioneers Board President.[Read More…]
Rangely police officer utilizes Narcan to save overdose victim
RANGELY | Officer Von Block, who joined the Rangely Police Department last fall, was dispatched to a Rangely address in regard to an unconscious 29-year-old female at approximately 11:33 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2019. When Officer Block arrived on the scene at approximately 11:37 p.m., he found the female was[Read More…]
Letter: Happy New Year, RBC!
Dear Editor: This year, 2020, is going to be an exciting and busy time as it is an election year. Candidates across the spectrum will begin serious campaigning to have their name and vision become household topics. I am one of the candidates vying for the position of Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Shop With A Cop …
Meeker Police Officer Wylie Hetzel and a student from Meeker participated in “Shop With a Cop” at Walmart in Craig before Christmas. Officer Hetzel is a recent academy graduate and a new addition to the Meeker police force. Craig Walmart donated $3,000 for the Shop With a Cop program. Seven[Read More…]
Correction
MEEKER | In last week’s story about the Meeker High School wrestling program, former coach Bill Turner was named as the 1990 coach. Mike Tate was the coach of the 1990 team. We regret the error.
Longtime RDH employee takes reins as new CEO
RANGELY | After nine years at Rangely District Hospital as the laboratory manager, Kyle Wren has been selected as the new hospital CEO as of Monday, Jan. 6. According to a social media post from RDH, Wren has a master’s degree in health care administration and a bachelor’s degree in clinical[Read More…]
Jan. 9, 2020 Public Notices
Rio Blanco County is seeking a Vendor for the 2020 Rio Blanco County Columbine Park Panels. The intent of this Invitation for Bid (the “IFB”) is to have a Vendor submit a written response to specifically address the fee required to supply 136 Equine Panels. The Bid Documents must be received[Read More…]
Moon named to Dean’s List, Natl. Honor Society
MEEKER | Allison Moon, daughter of Jason and Stephany Moon of Meeker, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Northern Arizona University and has been accepted as a member of the National Honor Society. Moon is pursuing a degree in microbiology. Special to the Herald[Read More…]
