RBC | “We have seen evidence at this point of community spread,” Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Alice Harvey told community stakeholders Monday during a pandemic response meeting. “These are not isolated cases.” Just prior to press time Wednesday, RBC Public Health released an urgent message, notifying residents of[Read More…]
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Election updates: wolf reintroduction passes, Hanlon concedes to Rankin
RBC | A few updated results on some local issues … Colorado Constitutional Amendment C. Charitable Gaming Conduct This amendment is considered passed with 91% reporting. Yes – 52%, (1,516,047 votes) No – 48% (1,398,467 votes) How RBC voted on this issue: Yes – 41.21% (1,395 votes) No – 58.79%[Read More…]
Flower shop opens in Rangely
RANGELY | The closing of one business on the other side of the county led to the birth of another. After graduating from Rangely High School, long time Rangely resident Tarrah Patch went to school for floral design. She had spent some time creating floral arrangements at a flower shop[Read More…]
Recap: first week of county budget workshops
Editor’s Note: This is not a comprehensive list of the departments. Due to space constraints, we were only able to publish the first week of the budget workshops. RBC | After more than two weeks of almost daily workshops, the county commissioners are ready to start making decisions about the[Read More…]
Unofficial Rio Blanco County Election Results ~ Nov. 3, 2020
10:19 p.m. The final results for tonight have been released. See below. Approximately 80 ballots are left to count. More results will be posted tomorrow by noon. *** 9:21 p.m. The second round of results is now available. See below. The updated results for ballot measures for term limits on[Read More…]
WREA Crew Assists Wildfire Power Restoration Efforts
RBC | When electric cooperatives send a call for help, it is answered with a resounding “we are on our way” by neighboring coops. Whether it be hurricane damage in the southeast or fire damage at WREA’s neighboring Mountain Parks Electric, dedicated lineman are quick to volunteer to help restore[Read More…]
Natl. Monument museum collection finds home at Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum
DINOSAUR | In July of 2020, more than 6,000 paleontological, archaeological, historical, and biological specimens were moved from Dinosaur National Monument to the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, located in nearby Vernal, Utah. Fourteen monument staff members, three Geoscientist in the Parks interns, five volunteers, and[Read More…]
ERBM district board hears updates on significant pool leak
RBC | ERBM Executive Director Sean VonRoenn’s presentation to the district’s Board of Directors on Oct. 20 included the latest on “a significant amount” of water leaking from the Meeker Rec Center Lap Pool. A memo distributed at the meeting detailed information about the leak including a timeline of when[Read More…]
Ballot issues to watch this election season
RBC | With just a few days to the general election, there are 11 statewide initiatives on the ballot, and one local question. We’re addressing the initiatives to watch that are likely to have the most impact on RBC. TERM LIMITS (COUNTY ONLY) Locally, voters have been asked whether to[Read More…]
Meeker v. Cedaredge Homecoming Livestream
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RBC sees uptick in COVID-19 cases
RBC | “We all have to be vigilant,” Rio Blanco County Public Health Director told the board of commissioners Tuesday regarding an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Local BLM wildland firefighters make national news for note
Meeker | Wildland firefighters from the BLM’s White River Field Office in Meeker made state and national news this week for leaving a handwritten note at a home in the path of the East Troublesome Fire in Grand County. Kyle Frary, Landon Smith and Beau Steele of Engine No. 1446[Read More…]
