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Statewide Colorado mask mandate goes into effect Friday, July 17

RBC | Governor Jared Polis is issuing an executive order, effective Friday, July 17, requiring all Coloradans ages 10 and up to wear a mask in indoor public spaces. Announcing a statewide mask requirement for public indoor spaces (like stores & businesses) unless someone has a medical condition or disability[Read More…]

July 16, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

New fire start south of Rangely

RANGELY | A new fire has been reported south of Rangely at mile marker 15 on County Road 116. No structures are threatened at this time.

July 15, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Air Quality Alert issued for RBC

RBC | An air quality alert has been issued for Rio Blanco County due to wildfire smoke. The alert is in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday. The very young and very old or those with underlying health conditions should remain indoors. If visibility is less than five miles, levels of[Read More…]

July 14, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

RBC reports 6th confirmed COVID-19 case

Rio Blanco County Public Health has confirmed the county’s sixth positive case of COVID-19 Monday, July 13. Out of the six positives, four are considered recovered. County health urges citizens to continue to be vigilant in social distancing, hand washing and face coverings.

July 13, 2020 by Herald Times Staff 1 comment

New wildfires west of Meeker

Update: 6:20 p.m. July 13: According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office there are eight reports of fires in the county at this time. CRFR is sending a type 6 engine and crews to help support the Stewart Gulch Fire on the Roan Plateau per a mutual aid request[Read More…]

July 13, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Hwy. 13 north of Meeker impacted by wildfire

Firefighters are on scene at a wildfire between Nine Mile Gap and County Rd. 80 — about 13-15 miles north of Meeker. Travel delays are possible and smoke may be visible from the road.

July 7, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

RBC confirms 4th positive COVID-19 case

A fourth laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19 has been announced in Rio Blanco County. According to Public Health, the individual has been appropriately isolated and instructed on COVID-19 self-care home recovery procedures. Contact tracing is underway to notify close contacts of the case that they need to quarantine and monitor[Read More…]

June 29, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Multiple fires reported west of Meeker

Fire crews are responding to multiple reports of fires west of Meeker to the north near the landfill and to the south in the Piceance Basin. High winds with gusts of up to 50mph are expected throughout the afternoon and evening hours. We will update as additional information becomes available.

June 27, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

3rd positive COVID-19 case in RBC

Rio Blanco County Public Health announced a third positive COVID-19 case in the county Thursday. Director Alice Harvey said this case is not related to last week’s positive case and is under investigation. “Rio Blanco County reports our third laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19. We affirm the individual has been[Read More…]

June 25, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

2nd confirmed COVID-19 case in Rio Blanco County

Rio Blanco County Public Health is reporting the second laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county today. “We affirm the individual has been appropriately isolated and instructed on COVID-19 self-care home recovery procedures. We are identifying and implementing additional precautionary measures to prevent further spread of the virus, including the[Read More…]

June 16, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

10th St. Bridge to remain closed until June 4

The Water Street water line replacement project started Monday with the closure of the 10th St. Bridge. The bridge was expected to reopen by Wednesday, June 3, but unexpected complications will necessitate an extension of the closure. Crews encountered unforeseen problems and are now estimating access to the Mesa/CR4 to[Read More…]

June 2, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

UPDATE: Boil order lifted for Rangely water users

As of Thursday morning, May 7, the Town of Rangely’s water has been tested, determined to be safe, and the boil order has been rescinded. The water will appear white for a few days due to being saturated with air. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the safety[Read More…]

May 4, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled