PRESS RELEASE | Special to the Herald Times RBC | As a critical part of the Administration’s efforts to expand access to in-demand job opportunities, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) announced that they selected the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) as one of 18 organizations in the nation to[Read More…]
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Stage 2 fire restrictions lifted
Special to the Herald Times RBC | Rio Blanco County dropped from Stage 2 fire restrictions to Stage 1 restrictions Sept. 30, 2020, consistent with local Forest Service and BLM lands. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire except within agency-provided fire grates at developed recreation[Read More…]
News Briefs: Oct. 1, 2020
Drive thru flu clinics in Meeker, Rangely RBC | RBC Department of Public Health and Environment is holding drive through flu vaccination clinics this year. Meeker’s clinic will be held Thursday, Oct. 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m at the RBC Fairgrounds and Rangely’s clinic will be held Tuesday, Oct.[Read More…]
Interview with Karl Hanlon
RBC | Long time northwest Colorado resident and Glenwood Springs-based attorney Karl Hanlon is running for Colorado’s 8th Senate District this election. The district encompasses six counties in northwest Colorado, including Rio Blanco County. Karl Hanlon described SD8 as large and diverse, noting that resort communities like those in Garfield[Read More…]
Benefits, mask usage and more at BOCC meeting
RBC | Commissioners and budget and finance director Janae Stanworth discussed the possibility of making changes to the county’s employee benefit plans in a work session Tuesday. Currently, the county pays 100% of the monthly health insurance premiums for staff, with a $1,000 deductible. The monthly premium for an individual[Read More…]
New Briefs: Sept. 24, 2020
Drive thru flu clinics in Meeker, Rangely RBC | RBC Department of Public Health and Environment is holding drive through flu vaccination clinics this year. Meeker’s clinic will be held Thursday, Oct. 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m at the RBC Fairgrounds and Rangely’s clinic will be held Tuesday, Oct.[Read More…]
RBC Dispatch switch more complicated than expected
RBC | Transferring dispatch services from the Communications Center in Meeker to the Colorado State Patrol’s (CSP) regional call center in Craig won’t be as easy as simply signing a contract and pushing a button, RBC Commissioners learned Tuesday in a work session with Jeff Davis, director of CSP’s communications[Read More…]
Data breach compromises personal info. of veterans
RBC | The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Management today announced a data breach involving the personal information of approximately 46,000 Veterans and actions taken by the department to prevent and mitigate any potential harm to those individuals. The Financial Services Center (FSC) determined one of its[Read More…]
Leaf peeping season kicks into high gear
RBC | As fall officially begins and the aspens start putting on a spectacular show, Colorado’s “leaf peeping” season also kicks into high gear. While the stunning display is worthy of the annual crowds drawn to some of the state’s most scenic trails, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds those on[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Sept. 17, 2020
The Meeker Herald |125 years ago • Asparagus is the oldest known plant that has been used for food. • The train robbers who held up the D. & R.G. Western at Crevasse a few days ago, must have been the same parties who held up the Meeker-Rifle stage some time ago,[Read More…]
Range Call Royalty at Septemberfest
2021 Range Call Royalty attended the Septemberfest parade in Rangely on Labor Day. “We never get tired of the amazing community support we see around Rio Blanco County,” said Karolyn Wakefield. Pictured: Senior Royalty Princess, Olivia Olsen, 1st Princess Attendant Braydin Raley, 2nd Princess Attendant Kalee Ivy. Junior Royalty Queen[Read More…]
Colorado students invited to enter 2021 radon poster contest
RBC I The 2021 National Radon Poster Contest is now open, giving Colorado students ages 9 to 14 a chance to educate communities about indoor radon risks, win cash prizes, and have their artwork distributed across the state or country. The contest is designed to raise awareness about the importance of radon[Read More…]
