RBC | “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds,” is inscribed in stone over the entrance to the New York City Post Office. While it’s not an official motto, these days one could add pandemic to[Read More…]
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CNCC building for the future
RBC | Northwestern Community College in conjunction with the Colorado Community College System began a strategic visioning process to address growth concerns surrounding the CNCC Craig campus. In the months that have followed, CNCC has accomplished a number of initiatives designed to be responsive to the campus and community, including:[Read More…]
Fire restrictions, recreation site closures implemented by Forest Service
RBC | Acting Regional Forester Jennifer Eberlien today announced and signed an order to temporarily close developed recreation sites and an order to implement fire restrictions within the Forest Service’s Rocky Mountain Region to align with local, state and federal orders and guidelines to protect public health and safety. The[Read More…]
Mind Springs Health offers new mental health support line during COVID-19
RBC | Increased anxiety, stress, and depression are just a few of the negative effects COVID-19 is having on many Coloradoans. Social distancing has intensified existing mental health issues for some, while bringing forth first-time struggles for others. In response to the concerns about increased mental health needs in Western[Read More…]
Colorado consumers urged to be diligent about COVID-19 scams
RBC | The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is urging consumers to take extra precautions to avoid scams that prey on fears and anxiety related to the spread of COVID-19. During times of emergencies or natural disasters, scammers seek to take advantage of vulnerable populations, and federal agencies are[Read More…]
County offices closed, critical functions still taking place
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners called for an emergency meeting in executive session early Thursday, March 26 to determine the county’s response to the governor’s stay at home orders. County Attorney Todd Starr notified the Herald Times of the meeting by phone late Wednesday. The previous week, at the[Read More…]
Statewide ‘stay at home’ order extended to April 26
RBC | Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced an extension of the statewide “stay at home” order until at least April 26 in a televised speech Monday, citing statistics that indicate the original orders are beginning to “flatten the curve.” The stay at home order was originally scheduled to expire on[Read More…]
CPW closing facilities until further notice
RBC | As the State of Colorado continues taking measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will close all playgrounds, campgrounds, camping and camping facilities (including yurts and cabins) at Colorado’s state parks as well as camping at State Wildlife Areas effective Thursday, March 26[Read More…]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
RBC | Child abuse is a taboo topic in our community. It’s hard to acknowledge that there are children who are not safe in their own homes. However, child abuse and neglect does happen on a regular basis throughout Rio Blanco County. Just last year, there were 240 calls to[Read More…]
Get counted! Respond to the 2020 U.S. Census online, by mail or by phone
RBC | It has never been easier to respond to the 2020 Census on your own, whether online (my2020census.gov), by phone (844-330-2020) or by mail (all homes will receive a paper questionnaire if they do not first respond online or by phone) all without having to meet a census taker.[Read More…]
COVID-19 impacts on agriculture
RBC | In the last few weeks no market has been exempt from the “COVID Effect,” including agriculture. Major market fluctuations and unrest coupled with questions about how to conduct business have left many agricultural producers concerned about their future. Since the pandemic panic hit, the price of live feeder[Read More…]
Keep kids and teens at home during pandemic
RBC | Several parents have reported that local youth, with permission from other parents, are continuing to congregate at friends’ homes, in opposition to the public health order in place in the state. Young people may believe they are excluded from the threat posed by COVID-19, but that is statistically[Read More…]
