RBC | While calls have been down during the stay-at-home orders, Rio Blanco County Human Services Director Barb Bofinger says that may actually be cause for concern. “There aren’t eyes on these kids like there normally are,” Bofinger told the Board of County Commissioners by phone Tuesday. Without teachers and[Read More…]
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WREA solar renewals due May 8
MEEKER | WREA Members with existing leases in White River Solar will receive lease renewals in the mail this week. This is the second year for White River Solar and the program details have not changed. The White River Solar program allows members to lease “blocks” of solar power for[Read More…]
Social distance from baby animals this spring
RBC | Each spring, Colorado welcomes an abundance of new young wildlife across the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is partnering with the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) to remind residents to keep wild animals wild and leave young wildlife alone. As wildlife becomes more visible in backyards,[Read More…]
Social distancing …
A bit different than usual this year, Meeker’s board of trustees and members of the public met in the parking lot of Town Hall Tuesday to swear in new mayor Kent Borchard and trustees Travis Day and Melissa Kindall (Wendy Gutierrez was also re-elected, but was not present.) Town staff[Read More…]
Stay-at-home order ends April 26, with restrictions
RBC | Rumors that Gov. Polis would extend the stay-at-home order appear to be unfounded after his press conference Monday, April 20. It won’t be life as we knew it before COVID-19, but Colorado’s official stay-at-home order will be lifted as planned on April 26. Statewide compliance with public health[Read More…]
Fresh Faces …
Miniature bovines, some of them carbon copies of their parents, have made their appearance in Rio Blanco County over the last few weeks. Though there will be no annual dance this year to celebrate the success of calving season, the babies still represent fresh hope and new beginnings while the[Read More…]
CHSAA makes decision to cancel spring sports, activities through June 1
RBC | Rio Blanco County schools had already determined they would remain closed and use distance learning to finish out the school year, but Gov. Polis made that official for all Colorado schools this week. Following that announcement, the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) made its decision to cancel[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Living in a new world
RBC | As the effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic continue to hit not only the United States, but the entire world, I know that it is affecting everyone’s mental health. It’s hard not to focus on anything but what is plaguing us. But there are still things going on that[Read More…]
Body found in Brown’s Park believed to be missing camper
RBC | Search crews believe they have found the body of a missing camper who was last seen in the Brown’s Park area of Daggett County earlier this month.
Colorado stay-at-home order to end April 26, but restrictions will continue
RBC | Rumors that Gov. Polis would extend the stay-at-home order appear to be unfounded after his press conference Monday, April 20. It won’t be life as we knew it before COVID-19, but Colorado’s official stay-at-home order will be lifted as planned on April 26. Statewide compliance with public health[Read More…]
RPD’s K9 Eiko to receive donation of body armor
RANGELY | Rangely Police Department’s K9 Eiko will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Eiko’s vest is sponsored by National Park Service Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Class 20-01 and will be embroidered with the sentiment[Read More…]
Volunteer with CASA, change a child’s life
RBC | Not only is April Child Abuse Prevention Month but is also National Volunteer Month! So, consider this a call to action for community members with the time to commit and a passion to advocate for abused and neglected children to become volunteers for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)[Read More…]
