RBC | Not only is April Child Abuse Prevention Month but is also National Volunteer Month! So, consider this a call to action for community members with the time to commit and a passion to advocate for abused and neglected children to become volunteers for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)[Read More…]
County
Recreate close to home, CPW says
RBC | Everyone looking for recreational activities in Colorado is reminded to stay close to home and to know the local county and municipal restrictions on travel and access before heading out. Colorado Parks and Wildlife properties are open for recreation with a few exceptions for seasonal restrictions. Visitors should[Read More…]
ERBM annual report released
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District has released its 2019 annual report that highlights the accomplishments and challenges along with the future outlook for the District. The report is available to the public on the district’s website, www.ERBMrec.com/annualreport
County Beat: April 16, 2020
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting Tuesday, with most participants attending by telephone and those physically present practicing social distancing. In regular business, the board approved a $25,000 request for federal assistance for the Rangely Airport Drainage Improvements project. According to Finance Director[Read More…]
Teaching through technology: RBC teachers share challenges and triumphs of distance learning
RBC | Our schoolteachers have been assigned a Herculean task: learn an entirely new way of connecting with and teaching their students, and do it almost overnight. Both Rio Blanco County school districts have shifted to distance learning for students from kindergarten through high school. Students have been provided with[Read More…]
Sirens of Appreciation Parade ~ Saturday, April 18, 2020
Roxie Fromang/Caitlin Walker Photos
Colorado Beef Council creates local beef directory
RBC | The Colorado Beef Council (CBC) has created an online directory to help connect Colorado farms and ranches that sell beef with consumers who want to buy it. The Colorado Beef Directory will help educate consumers about beef sourcing and allow them to purchase directly from Colorado producers who[Read More…]
BUNNY BUGGY …
The Easter Bunny co-conspired with the RBC Sheriff’s Office and Meeker and Rangely Police Departments for a ride-along through Meeker and Rangely on Sunday, bringing cheer to RBC residents young and old.
Government entities to put on “Sirens of Appreciation Parade” this Saturday
RBC | Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday a “Sirens of Appreciation” parade. Various government entities will bring out their law enforcement, EMS and fire vehicles and follow routes in both Meeker and Rangely with sirens sounding. The parade will take place this Saturday at 3 p.m. The purpose[Read More…]
THE SNOW-LY GRAIL
Local snowmobiling enthusiasts are not disappointed by the amount of snow when they venture into the White River Basin high country. Last weekend Ripple Creek was still measuring 85”. The most recent reports in the Yampa/White basin indicate snowpack is 109% of normal, but the White River is actually just[Read More…]
Local matters …
Restaurants like the historic Meeker Cafe are closed to dine-in customers, but most are offering take out and delivery services during the statewide stay at home order. You can help your friends and neighbors stay in business by a) getting hungry (and thirsty!) and b) ordering something delicious. We have[Read More…]
Coronavirus Q&A No. 2 transcript
RBC | The HT and RBC Public Health co-hosted a second live Facebook Q&A Monday, April 13. Public Health Director Alice Harvey responded to questions on a wide variety of topics, including the use of ibuprofen, recommendations regarding cloth face masks, herd immunity, and whether or not RBC already had[Read More…]
