RBC | Glenwood Springs attorney Colin Wilhelm is running for Colorado House District 57 as a Democrat this election. He faces incumbent Rep. Perry Will, R-New Castle for the district encompassing Garfield, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties. Starting this week Wilhelm begins a “socially distanced tailgate tour” to hear from[Read More…]
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Stage II fire restrictions go into effect Friday, Aug. 14
Rio Blanco County, the White River BLM Field Office and the White River National Forest will enter Stage II fire restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, more dry weather and extreme fire behavior are predicted, indicating the need for Stage[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Aug. 6, 2020
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Joe Rooney, the popular clerk at the Meeker hotel, is now under sheriff. • The Utes have arrived in the lower country on their annual deer-killing expedition. Isn’t it about time the state authorities were taking these hide hunting Indians in-hand? •[Read More…]
NEPA Regulation Changes
What does the acronym “NEPA” stand for and how does it affect you as a Rio Blanco County resident? “NEPA” is the National Environmental Policy Act and the process that is required for all decisions made by all federal agencies. In July, President Trump and the Council on Environmental Quality[Read More…]
Trail maintenance restores access for hikers, riders
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Two seldom-used trails in the Blanco Ranger District recently received some much-needed maintenance and are now available for people looking for some solitude. The Cliff Lakes Trail #1831 and the Yellow Horse Trail #2288 were recently maintained in partnership with Rocky Mountain Youth[Read More…]
General election will be held as scheduled
U.S. Constitution does not grant the president power to move election date Special to the Herald Times RBC |Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold today reaffirmed that the state’s General Election will be held as scheduled on Nov. 3. This comes in response to President Trump’s assertion that the election[Read More…]
It’s tradition…
A few photos from the first few days of the Rio Blanco County Fair, 2020.
Weekly Call Review: Aug. 6, 2020
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Free admission to state parks for military in August
RBC | As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers active duty military, veterans and the National Guard free admission to all state parks for the month of August. Military members and veterans, resident and nonresident, can pick up a free August Military Pass at[Read More…]
Census still seeking responses
RBC | The U.S. Census Bureau will begin emailing households in low-responding areas to encourage them to respond to the 2020 Census. Millions of emails will be sent this week and continue into September. The emails supplement a campaign reminding people to respond to the 2020 Census on their[Read More…]
RBC Fair Livestock Auction will be hosted online, as well
RBC | Rio Blanco area youth have put in months of hard work raising their premium livestock and preparing for the annual Rio Blanco County Fair and Junior Livestock Auction. The annual livestock sale brings the opportunity for area youth to sell their animals at the end of the show.[Read More…]
CO 64 Meeker West Rural Resurfacing Project Update
The Meeker west rural resurfacing project will begin on Colorado Highway 64 at Mile Point 43, east of Rangely, and will continue east for 18 miles to MP 61. Motorists should plan for east and westbound one-lane alternating traffic, 20-30 minute delays, 35 mph speed limit, and 10 ft. width[Read More…]
