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Mountain Valley Bank celebrates building heritage with ‘penny drive’

MEEKER | Having served as a vital trading post for all of Northwestern Colorado in its early history, the Town of Meeker has its share of very old buildings, all with their own history. The I.O.O.F building on the corner of 4th and Main is no exception. Originally built in[Read More…]

April 15, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

Update: County Road 8 fire 100% contained

RBC | A fire approximately eight miles up County Road 8 had Rio Blanco Fire, BLM, RBC Road and Bridge and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office responding early Sunday afternoon on April 11. The sheriff’s office asked the public to stay clear of the area to allow crews to work.[Read More…]

April 11, 2021 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Easter 2021

WRBM Pool Easter Egg Hunt and Rangely Elks Easter Egg Hunt Rio Blanco County residents were more than happy to hop to it in 2021 after last year’s Easter festivities were canceled due to the pandemic. Meeker Lions Club put on their annual egg hunt at the Meeker Rec Center,[Read More…]

April 7, 2021 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Animal cruelty initiative angers Colorado ranchers

RBC | Coloradans who participated in the great, governor-inspired meat battle of 2021 either tore into a juicy steak Saturday or opted for a vegan burger and a side of veggies. But last weekend’s fight, prompted by Gov. Jared Polis’ proclamation of MeatOut Day, was nothing compared to a brewing[Read More…]

April 4, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Murry new dual-county DHS director

RBC | Tia Murry is the new dual-director of the Department of Human Resources for Rio Blanco and Moffat counties. Thursday, April 1, 2021 marked two months in the position after moving to Craig to take on the brand new role, which spans large swaths of northwestern Colorado. Murry comes[Read More…]

April 4, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

RBC goes Green

State’s color-coded COVID dial system to be retired in next two weeks RBC | The state health department moved Rio Blanco County to Dial Level Green on March 25, removing most restrictions on gatherings while maintaining recommendations for social distancing and mask wearing. In two weeks the “COVID Dial” is[Read More…]

April 2, 2021 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Agricultural Community Celebrates ‘Meat In Day’

RBC | It was a weekend of reconnecting, celebrating our livestock production, and uplifting those in need throughout Colorado and neighboring states as the agriculture industry celebrated “Meat In day” on March 20. Rather than villainizing meat protein sources, producers and consumers alike rallied to show their support for agriculture[Read More…]

March 25, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely approves four-stage drought response plan

RANGELY | Town of Rangely trustees approved the Town’s Drought Emergency Response Plan during their regular meeting Tuesday. The plan outlines four stages of emergency response. Stage 1: Minor Shortage Potential – Voluntary Restrictions on Water Use Stage 2: Moderate Shortage Potential – Mandatory Limited Restrictions on Water Use Stage[Read More…]

March 25, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

RBC hires emergency and natural resources manager

RBC | Rio Blanco County has a new employee in a brand new position heading into spring. Edward (Eddie) Smercina has been on the job for about one month with the newly created title of “Emergency and Natural Resources Manager,” a combination of two formerly distinct jobs within the county.[Read More…]

March 24, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

NEW MOO …

It’s one of the busiest times of year for local ranchers, with new life is making its way into the world at the Brennan ranch in the Piceance Basin (above) and all around Rio Blanco County. | KARI BRENNAN COURTESY PHOTO

March 23, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Destiny and dedication: Bryce Purkey

RBC | “With my dad being a butcher and both my grandads being butchers, I guess I was destined to be a butcher,” said Bryce Purkey, reflecting on his 88 years of history in Meeker, raising his family, running the Purkey Packing plant, developing strong community bonds, and persevering through[Read More…]

March 18, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

LEVEL BLUE …

Changes to reporting requirements kicked Rio Blanco County into Level Blue over the weekend. More on the new restrictions at covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-dial. Vaccinations are well underway; phase 1.B.4 opens Friday, March 19, 2021. RBC Health Vaccination Clinic Schedules

March 18, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled