RBC I Colorado Main Streets boast vibrant businesses, inspiring public art, unique events, and iconic historic buildings. For the second consecutive year, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Main Streets Program is launching a campaign to celebrate historic downtowns and hear from residents and visitors about the spaces that matter[Read More…]
County
ROYALTY …
MEET & GREET
With Rio Blanco County now included in the 8th Colorado Senate District, candidates are on the campaign trail. Matt Solomon, a former Eagle Town Council member, is a Republican candidate challenging state Rep. Dylan Roberts (D). Rio Blanco County was previously represented at the state Senate by Bob Rankin. Solomon[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: MAY 5, 2022
White River Alliance meeting MEEKER | The next White River Alliance meeting (Zoom and in person) is May 5 at 6 p.m., location to be announced. The meeting topic is “Underground Filtration Galleries: How do they work and what are their benefits?” with speakers Frank Alfone, director of the Mount[Read More…]
Special district election results (Unofficial)
RBC | Residents on both ends of Rio Blanco County cast votes in special district elections Tuesday. Three seats on ERBM Recreation & Park District’s board or directors, three seats on Eastern Rio Blanco Health Service (Pioneers Medical Center) District’s board of directors, and a mill levy increase for WRBM[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: April 28, 2022
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Gates Kersburg opened “The Old Kentucky Liquor Store” to the public on Monday and was well patronized. When the finishing touches are put on it, the bar will be one of the most elegant in the state. • Yesterday afternoon, District Game[Read More…]
PARTING SHOT …
Whether or not the weather has made up its mind about what season it is, curious little robins are pretty certain spring has very much sprung. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
Call 811 before you dig
RBC I Atmos Energy is reminding everyone — homeowners and professional excavators alike — to call 811 before any excavation project. Digging without knowing the location of underground utilities can result in disruptions to critical services, serious injuries and costly reparis to underground utility lines. It is simple and easy[Read More…]
State plans additional resources for wildfire season
RBC I On Friday April 22, Governor Polis, Senate President Fenberg and state fire officials at the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) announced new legislation on wildfire response. The new legislation would provide $15 million to add to the state’s aviation resources available for wildfire response. The[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: April 28, 2022
Meet and greet with Republican candidates DINOSAUR | There will be a meet and greet with at least two Republican candidates for state office at the Dinosaur Fire Hall (301 Stegosaurus Way) from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. Confirmed candidates attending include Savannah Wolfson, candidate for Colorado House District[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: APRIL 28, 2022
Rio Blanco County Commissioners heard updates from multiple departments this week including the Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer and Assessor. DEPARTMENT UPDATES RBC Clerk and Recorder Boots Campbell said her department was collecting ballots for the recall election and preparing for upcoming primaries. 617 ballots had been turned in by Tuesday[Read More…]
PMC Notice of Election
NOTICE OF ELECTION POLLING PLACE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN , and, particularly, to the electors of the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District of Rio Blanco County, Colorado: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours[Read More…]
