RBC | Winterizing your vehicle has taken on extra importance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many breakdowns and the vast majority of crashes are completely preventable, per data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That means taking a few minutes to properly winterize your vehicle can mitigate[Read More…]
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Clarification: Elk Creek Ranch Owner’s Association Case
RBC | Attorney Caitlin McHugh of Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP in Denver, requested clarification on last week’s press release from the plaintiff’s attorney about the outcome of the lawsuit filed by several members of the Elk Creek Ranch Owners Association (plaintiff) against Elk Creek Operations, William Wheeler and YZ[Read More…]
Joint MoCo/RBC DHS director job open
RBC | Rio Blanco County held the budget workshop for the Department of Human Services on Oct. 28. Making budget cuts to DHS is “tricky” because many of the programs, like food assistance, are at least partially reimbursed by the State of Colorado. “If you really want to meet that[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Nov. 12, 2020
The Meeker Herald | 125 years ago To be in harmony with the feelings of the defeated the thermometer dropped to a point three degrees above zero last night. Deputy Game Warden Clark cracked down on hunters in Piceance Creek. No arrests were made for the abundance of game laws[Read More…]
County road signs stolen
RANGELY | Several Rio Blanco County road signs have been stolen in the Rangely area. At least 10 missing signs have been reported in the last week. While this may seem like a harmless prank, these missing signs create major traffic hazards, especially at night. The county urges those responsible[Read More…]
News Briefs: Nov 12, 2020
COVID-19 testing options RBC | COVID-19 testing is now being offered at Public Health. Rio Blanco County Public Health and Environment offers COVID-19 testing for all citizens who are symptomatic and/or have had a known exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 and would like a test. Please[Read More…]
Commissioners reschedule Board of Health Meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 17 in Rangely
***Updated 11/12/20, 11:05 a.m. Commissioners have rescheduled this meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 17 in Rangely, following their regular meeting. You can call in at the same number, 970-878-9432.*** RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners have called a special Board of Health meeting for tomorrow, Nov. 12,[Read More…]
COVID-19 spreading in RBC
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…]
Conservation Corner: White River Integrated Water Initiative
Are you familiar with the White River Integrated Water Initiative (Initiative)? The Initiative’s mission is, “to identify actions promoting a healthy river that ensures a vibrant agricultural community and maintains healthy fisheries while protecting water rights, quantity, and quality with respect for the local customs, cultures, and property rights.”Based on[Read More…]
News Briefs: Nov 5, 2020
News from the TANK RBC | The Tank Center for Sonic Arts is proud to partner with the legendary Taj Mahal (@tajmahalblues) to bring you access to his first ever livestream performance from the UC Theatre stage in Berkeley, California, to the comfort of your own home on Nov. 17[Read More…]
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…]
LUNCH TIME …
Leota Cook (right) looks forward to the delivery of a hot Chuckwagon meal every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Meals are prepared at the Fairfield Center kitchen with the help of volunteers, and more volunteers like Dorothy Chappell (left) deliver the meals while Nutrition Director Debra Barney drives. Participants who[Read More…]
