RBC | Multiple agencies in the county are working together in preparation for any COVID-19 patients. According to a press release from the county Monday, there are no laboratory-confirmed cases in RBC as of today, but with increased testing and cases in surrounding counties it’s expected RBC will have a[Read More…]
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Mind Springs Health offering telehealth services for clients during virus outbreak
RBC | As the residents of Colorado practice social distancing and self-isolation, there is a strong need for direct access to mental health care, as it is imperative to the strength and resiliency of our communities. Alternative mental health therapy that helps ensure those in need of mental health services,[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: March 19, 2020
WEEKLY CALL REVIEW AT THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DISPATCH CENTER March 9-15, 2020
Q&A with RBC Public Health: option to call in
Update: here is the full livestream: Greetings subscribers, The HT will be hosting a Q&A with RBC Public Health Director Alice Harvey tonight at 7 p.m. If you’d like to listen, here are two options: 1. Watch the livestream on the HT Facebook page @heraldtimes1885 2. Call in to the meeting via telephone using the following numbers:[Read More…]
Providence Recovery awarded grant money for treatment services
RBC | Providence Recovery in Craig, serving Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, has been awarded $129,961 in grant funds from the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) to expand access to substance use disorder treatment in rural and frontier counties. In addition, Mind Springs Health, which serves the Western Slope[Read More…]
Assistance for workers during temporary pandemic closures
RBC | The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced assistance for workers and employers during temporary closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance includes information for employees filing for unemployment insurance claims, as well as information on programs available for employers. Workers who have a[Read More…]
Colorado River District’s State of the Rivers postponed
RBC | The Colorado River District is postponing its spring State of the River educational events across the West Slope to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The District will host a webinar exploring our water supply and issues impacting West Slope water in June. “Our job is to[Read More…]
County Beat: March 19, 2020
RBC | Commissioners opted on Tuesday to keep county buildings open and staff in place for the time being, after hearing updates from Public Health Director Alice Harvey and Emergency Management Director Ty Gates regarding the coronavirus situation in the state. Gates said he was not advocating for a disaster[Read More…]
Sanitation District reminds you to think before you flush
MEEKER | Despite a temporary toilet paper shortage due to panic buying over the coronavirus pandemic–which is not, as you might guess due to purchasing choices, a stomach bug, but a respiratory illness–Meeker Sanitation District would like to remind residents not to flush any strange objects down the toilet. Anything[Read More…]
Please join us for a Q&A with Public Health
RBC | Please join us for a remote live stream with RBC Public Health Director Alice Harvey Monday, March 23 for a question and answer session about coronavirus. You can join on Facebook or we will provide a phone number to call if you do not use the platform when[Read More…]
More closures in Colorado as social distancing becomes primary objective
RBC | Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment have issued more orders in their attempt to help slow the spread of coronavirus. All Colorado schools will be closed through at least April 17. Meeker School District issued a statement that staff will be working to[Read More…]
Court appearance scheduled? Call first
RBC | The 9th Judicial District is limiting courthouse access at this time due to coronavirus. If you are scheduled for a court appearance, please contact the court before appearing. According to the website, only specific matters concerning public safety will be provided, including: Petitions for temporary civil protection orders and[Read More…]
