Update: here is the full livestream: Greetings subscribers, The HT will be hosting a Q&A with RBC Public Health Director Alice Harvey tonight at 7 p.m. If you’d like to listen, here are two options: 1. Watch the livestream on the HT Facebook page @heraldtimes1885 2. Call in to the meeting via telephone using the following numbers:[Read More…]
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Assistance for workers during temporary pandemic closures
RBC | The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced assistance for workers and employers during temporary closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance includes information for employees filing for unemployment insurance claims, as well as information on programs available for employers. Workers who have a[Read More…]
County Beat: March 19, 2020
RBC | Commissioners opted on Tuesday to keep county buildings open and staff in place for the time being, after hearing updates from Public Health Director Alice Harvey and Emergency Management Director Ty Gates regarding the coronavirus situation in the state. Gates said he was not advocating for a disaster[Read More…]
Saying goodbye to ‘Officer Friendly’
MEEKER | After 40 distinguished years in law enforcement, Meeker Police Chief Phil Stubblefield will retire on April 2 after three years, almost to the day (April 18, 2017), in that position. While chief of police is one of the great zeniths of law enforcement, Stubblefield’s career has been eclectic[Read More…]
Please join us for a Q&A with Public Health
RBC | Please join us for a remote live stream with RBC Public Health Director Alice Harvey Monday, March 23 for a question and answer session about coronavirus. You can join on Facebook or we will provide a phone number to call if you do not use the platform when[Read More…]
More closures in Colorado as social distancing becomes primary objective
RBC | Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment have issued more orders in their attempt to help slow the spread of coronavirus. All Colorado schools will be closed through at least April 17. Meeker School District issued a statement that staff will be working to[Read More…]
For parents and guardians: what to do when school is closed
RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health released an informational letter addressed to parents in the county this week. The letter address the importance of social distancing practices, offers specific recommendations, contact information and more resources from the Center for Disease Control and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.[Read More…]
RBC Public Health stresses personal responsibility
RBC | Community leaders and stakeholders met virtually on Monday for an update on the coronavirus pandemic. While no positive tests have been reported in Rio Blanco County, as of Tuesday, March 17, eight people had been tested with four negatives and the remaining tests awaiting results. Those who have[Read More…]
Meeker School District officially extends closure to April 17
MEEKER | Governor Jared Polis issued an executive order to suspend school activity until April 17, and Meeker School District has announced they will begin formulating their approach to alternative learning. MSD will also provide school breakfasts and lunches to students in need once the originally-scheduled spring break, which was[Read More…]
Hope blooms
Crocuses are beginning to appear. Hope blooms. Photo courtesy of Pat Daggett
The Great Big List: Cancellations, changes, assistance, updates and where to order take-out
Most recent update 2:03 p.m. Thursday, March 24. BREAKING: Colorado is now under a stay at home order. Please check here for updated instructions on what businesses will be closed or open until at least April 11, and what you can and cannot do while this order is in place.[Read More…]
MHS drama provides much needed comic relief with ‘Brothers Grimm’
[smugmug-slideshow domain=”https://rioblancoheraldtimes.smugmug.com/Brothers-Grimm-Spectaculathon/” key=”mtRhF2″ randomize=”true” navigation=”true” playbutton=”true” speed=”3″ /] By BECCA STEERMAN | Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Meeker High School put on a production of “The Brothers Grimm” on March 11 and 12. The play was a fast-paced show about the fairy tales written by the Grimm[Read More…]
