[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] EDITOR’S NOTE: Dry conditions in Rio Blanco County contributed to the rapid growth of a wildfire last month in Lions Canyon. The potential for a significant wildfire season, coupled with risks to firefighters during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted the White River National Forest[Read More…]
Features
‘Bee’ a friend…
The spring air is abuzz. Industrious honeybees and other pollinators keep our ecosystem operational as they go about their activities, and the flowers in your garden or yard (yes, even the dandelions) are essential for their survival during the spring months. According to Rangely beekeeper Carrie Swails, “The best way[Read More…]
BIRTH: Liam Perrin Vaughn
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Kyle and Rachel Vaughn are the proud new parents of Liam Perrin Vaughn. Born at 12:45 a.m. on May 1, 2020. The maternal grandparents are Steve and Debby Wix of Meeker, Colorado. The paternal grandparents are Boone Vaughn of Rusk, Texas, and Barbara[Read More…]
RBC Public Health testing for COVID
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Individuals with symptoms of COVID-19 have been able to get tested for the virus at both county hospitals for several weeks. As of May 8, the county has added community testing in Meeker and Rangely. People who have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 within[Read More…]
HT takes home 10 awards, ‘Service to the First’ honor in statewide competition
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] The Rio Blanco Herald Times has earned 10 awards in the Colorado Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest for 2019. The contest includes entries from news organizations statewide and is judged by members of a different state’s press association. Entries are divided into[Read More…]
New faces: Josh Troxell shifts gears at Northwest Auto
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Like the vast majority of people, Josh Troxell had never heard of Meeker or Rio Blanco County until a friend of a friend threw his name in the hat for a job at the local car dealership. Troxell, who was living in Durango[Read More…]
Heroes among us…
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Recent events have revealed the true heroes in our society. National Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week were the first week of May, and this week is National Police Week. Don’t forget to thank these community heroes, and the countless others who[Read More…]
Open for business?
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] County commissioners submitted a letter to the state’s Department of Public Health and Environment on April 29 requesting a variance for the county in relation to COVID-19 related restrictions, citing low caseload and plans in place. The board received a response via[Read More…]
‘My helmet saved my life’
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] RANGELY | May is National Bike Month. With bicycle-related deaths peaking in the summer months, and the recent serious bicycle accident Rangely School District Superintendent Matt Scoggins survived, this an ideal time to adopt some proven injury-prevention strategies before sharing the road with[Read More…]
Paddleboard safely this season
RBC I As temperatures rise and Coloradans head to the state’s rivers and reservoirs, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) remind recreationists to be safe on — and off — the water. Paddleboarders living close to recreational waters must be especially careful when heading out. The spring run-off has started and[Read More…]
Taking shape…
Construction work continues at Meeker High School, with demolition of certain parts of the building happening this week, and new architectural “bone structure” taking shape in other areas, especially over the new entrance (picture). Workers are taking all necessary precautions due to COVID-19.
Biker gang …
With extra free time on their hands, local kids have been ‘ganging up’ in the best way possible and taking long bike rides around town. In our estimation, there have been more youngsters (and older folks) out enjoying the fresh air than usual. Maybe we’re all tired of staring at[Read More…]
