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…]
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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…]
Conservation Corner from the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts
Welcome to Conservation Corner! You will find weekly briefings here regarding natural resources in Rio Blanco County. The wise use of our natural resources plays a critical role in our economy, standard of living, lifestyle, and comfort. We hope to provide you with user-friendly information to help you understand and[Read More…]
Public Notices: June 4, 2020
Quarterly Lodging Tax meeting will be held on June 12 at 5:00 at Elk Mountain Inn. If you have a request please drop off a copy before the meeting at Elk Mountain or with Melinda Parker or Dan Schwartz. | MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT June 10, 2020 REGULAR BOARD MEETING at[Read More…]
CNCC selected for prestigious federal initiative
Two Colorado community colleges are among just 10 colleges and universities across the country that will receive yearlong technical support through a new federal initiative to create stackable, industry-recognized credentials incorporating noncredit and traditional degree programs. The Community College of Aurora and Colorado Northwestern Community College, selected to receive technical[Read More…]
Proposed limits on whitefish harvest to be discussed at June 10 virtual meeting
RBC | Aquatic biologists with Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s northwest region will be presenting several proposed regulation changes during a public webinar on Wednesday, June 10 at 6 p.m. The webinar will also give anglers the opportunity to ask questions about fishery management in area lakes, rivers, and streams. “CPW[Read More…]
It’s road construction season
Monday, June 1, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and contract partner United Companies began an 18-mile surface treatment project on Colorado Highway 64 between mile markers 43 and 61 west between Meeker and Rangely. The project has an anticipated completion date of October 2020. As part of CDOT’s “Whole[Read More…]
