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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…]
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Where silence ends and healing begins
RBC | Current statistics report that one out of eight children will experience physical abuse by the time they are 18 years old. One in 10 will be sexually abused before turning 18. River Bridge Regional Center (RBRC) believes that even one child who is a victim of abuse is[Read More…]
Hwy 13. construction project picking up for spring season
RBC | Work on Colorado Highway 13 between Rifle and Meeker got underway for the spring season on Monday at the drainage structure near mile marker 18. A traffic signal will guide single lane, alternating traffic through the area 24/7. A 12 ft. width restriction is in place from 6[Read More…]
Officials urge use of cloth face masks in public, but not in place of other preventative measures
RBC | As of last week, everyone is urged to wear a cloth or homemade face mask — not the N95 masks needed for healthcare workers — when they go outside, following recommendations from the White House and the Governor’s office. This is a change in direction for the United[Read More…]
Some tax filing deadlines temporarily extended
RBC | The governor’s office has temporarily extended the deadlines for filing certain documents and information typically due to county assessors by April 15. The filing deadlines for taxable (business) personal property, taxable natural resource property (mining) and taxable oil and gas property have been extended June 15 due to[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County’s 2020 U.S. Census response rate lags behind state average
RBC | Every 10 years, since 1790, the United States government has conducted an official census of the population. Everyone living in the United States and its five territories is required by law to be counted. Accurate census counts provide crucial information for counties, states and the federal government, and[Read More…]
