RBC | At the Division of Water Resources, we continually work to balance our available staff and your needs. While we acknowledge the importance of the Deputy Water Commissioner in the White River basin, we will not be filling the position at this time. This means there will only be[Read More…]
County
Westlands changes hands
MEEKER | One of Rio Blanco County’s most expensive properties is under new ownership, according to legal documents. Special warranty deeds filed in the county April 14 cede water rights and land from KRH Colorado Inc., KRH Colorado Properties, LLC and Henry R. Kravis to a company listed as “Westlands,[Read More…]
Colorado journalists come together to tell the state’s COVID-19 story
RBC | It’s an unprecedented time. Years ago journalists battled one another to get “the scoop” on a story. Today they’re coming together to tell the stories of their communities and share those stories freely. Dozens of news outlets across the state — newspapers, TV, radio and digital media —[Read More…]
What to watch?
There’s a whole lot of TV watching going on right now. But with all this time and so many channels and options it’s hard to know what to watch, and when and where to find it. Searching for a favorite program can take as much time as watching that program[Read More…]
Facing a drier future, water managers turn to science
RBC | A growing body of research shows that the Upper Colorado River Basin is growing warmer on average. In fact, the national hot spot centers on Western Colorado and much of the Southwest. A result: a significant reduction in the snowpack that makes up the Southwest’s main water supply. [Read More…]
Days Gone By: April 23, 2020
EDITOR’S NOTE: Meeker’s Kathy Thorsby came across the following while working at the White River Museum and thought it worth sharing. “Rio Blanco County School Tales: An Anthology of Grandmother Stories” was written by Margaret Smith Isaac. One of her stories, shared below, is titled “The Big Flu Epidemic.” 1918[Read More…]
Yoga moves for a great morning
The HT is hosting The Strip from Sleepy Cat Yogi Shop. Take a look and try the moves this for a better morning.
RBC still behind in census response
RBC | Rio Blanco County residents should expect to see their mailed census forms showing up sometime this month, after a delay. Last week, The Bureau announced their updated paper invitation and questionnaire mailing schedule, which was delayed due to social distancing at their paper facilities and the USPS. Households[Read More…]
Less child abuse and neglect calls during COVID-19 could signal underreporting
RBC | While calls have been down during the stay-at-home orders, Rio Blanco County Human Services Director Barb Bofinger says that may actually be cause for concern. “There aren’t eyes on these kids like there normally are,” Bofinger told the Board of County Commissioners by phone Tuesday. Without teachers and[Read More…]
Social distance from baby animals this spring
RBC | Each spring, Colorado welcomes an abundance of new young wildlife across the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is partnering with the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) to remind residents to keep wild animals wild and leave young wildlife alone. As wildlife becomes more visible in backyards,[Read More…]
Herald Times and the Colorado Independent receive SPJ Freedom of Information Award
RBC | The Herald Times and The Colorado Independent have been awarded the 2020 Freedom of Information award for their 2019 collaborative work on “Through the Cracks” by the Society of Professional Journalists — Colorado Pro Chapter. According to the Colorado SPJ website, the contest “drew a record number of[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: April 13-19, 2020
WEEKLY CALL REVIEW AT THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DISPATCH CENTER April 13-19, 2020 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 361 phone calls last week including six 911 calls, 49 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 89 outgoing calls. A total of 107 calls for service were created, 39 for[Read More…]
