Enter the July 4th Parade! The theme of the 2020 parade is “FREEDOM”. The annual parade is hosted by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and is held downtown Meeker on Main Street starting at 10 a.m. Anyone can enter the parade — whether you are an individual, an organization, a[Read More…]
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Rio Blanco County wants to hear from you
The county’s economic development department has set up an online survey to get feedback from county residents who will be affected by the anticipated Colowyo closure. “It’s no secret that our energy industries are facing huge battles not only globally but within our own state,” said RBC Economic Development Director[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By: June 11, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • The Nine-mile hill road has been closed, the road around the hill being the county road. I shall prosecute any person tampering with the fences of my ranch. W.P. Herrick. • There are over 500,000 telephones in service in the United States. • It[Read More…]
2nd confirmed COVID-19 case in Rio Blanco County
Rio Blanco County Public Health is reporting the second laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county today. “We affirm the individual has been appropriately isolated and instructed on COVID-19 self-care home recovery procedures. We are identifying and implementing additional precautionary measures to prevent further spread of the virus, including the[Read More…]
Conservation Corner
Welcome back to the Conservation Corner! Last week we promised more about the Rio Blanco County Land and Natural Resources Plan and Policies (Plan) document. You may be wondering “why is this important to me?” While the voice of one may be small, the documented voice of many is significant. [Read More…]
County starts budget planning season
With economic fallout from the pandemic and loss of revenue from fossil fuels on the horizon for 2021, the county’s finance department has begun trying to plan ahead for the next budget planning cycle which begins in a few months. Property tax revenue, the bulk of which comes from energy[Read More…]
Windstorm causes damage at cemetery
June is PTSD awareness month
June is National PTSD Awareness month and in celebration Western Colorado Health Care System would like to get the word out about basic symptoms, signs and when to seek care, treatment, and PTSD treatments during COVID. PTSD counseling and support is becoming one of the largest needs among veterans. “We[Read More…]
Interviews with commissioner candidates Avey and Gates
The HT interviewed both candidates for the open commissioner’s seat. Their responses below have been edited for clarity and brevity, and some of the questions have been omitted for length. View a full video of each candidate interview on our Facebook page or YouTube channel, or listen to them on[Read More…]
Coronavirus Q&A #3
The HT hosted a third livestream with RBC Public Health Director Alice Harvey Friday, June 5. Here is a discussion synopsis. You can find the full video on our Facebook page and YouTube channel, or scan the Zapcode to access it from the print edition. 2ND COUNTY VARIANCE Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Primary ballots mailed this week
RBC I Primary ballots were mailed to all registered voters this week. If you did not receive your ballot, please contact the Rangely or Meeker County Clerk’s office. The primary election will take place Tuesday, June 30. Once again, unaffiliated voters will have the option to choose from one of[Read More…]
Five CNCC students receive Student Excellence awards
With spring events canceled due to COVID-19, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), in partnership with student leaders from the State Student Advisory Council (SSAC), briefly postponed its April 2020 Student Excellence Awards Ceremony while staff came up with a creative, virtual event that was held in early May. Through[Read More…]
