County

LEAP can assist with winter heating bills

RBC I Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is now accepting applications for its 2015/16 season, and with an increase in applicant income qualification this season, more Coloradans will qualify for assistance with paying their home heating costs.

November 12, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Farewell…

The Rio Blanco County commissioners honored Ken Coffin, the U.S. Forest Service District Ranger for the White River National Forest—Blanco Ranger District, on Oct. 26 with an Award of Special Recognition for his years of service locally to build community relationships and encourage multi-use of public lands. Coffin has accepted[Read More…]

November 10, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Christmas tree permits available

MEEKER I Christmas tree permits are now available from the White River National Forest offices, including the one in Meeker. The cost per permit is $10 and may be purchased with cash, check or credit card at office locations. There is a maximum of five tree permits per person, and[Read More…]

November 10, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

National Weather Service explains warning system

RBC I When a weather warning is issued during the winter season, will you know what it means, and will you know how to respond? During this Colorado Winter Weather Preparedness Week, please become familiar with the National Weather Service’s list of potentially life-saving winter weather products. This statement contains[Read More…]

November 9, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County unemployment rate drops by 0.6 percent

RBC I The Rio Blanco County unemployment rate is not as low as it was a year ago, but the figures for September indicate that the jobless rate fell more than a half point, from 5.1 percent in August to 4.5 percent in September.

November 9, 2015 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Too much political pressure on U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service?

RBC I The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s recent announcement that the greater sage grouse does not warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act was widely hailed as a conservation success. Federal officials, along with industry supporters and Western communities across the grouse’s 11-state range, claimed voluntary state and landowner[Read More…]

November 7, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Community Calendar: Nov. 5-11

• Science Friday with Doc Bob. Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. • MACC Meeting. Monday, Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium at 550 School St. Please join us for this important meeting to discuss forthcoming MACC projects and events.[Read More…]

November 5, 2015 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

One MSD incumbent wins; incumbents win in Rangely, tax loses

RBC I The Meeker Board of Education will take on a new look, the Rangely School Board will remain the same, the mil levy tax override for added Rangely school funding failed and county voters told the state to keep its excess marijuana tax money and use it for education,[Read More…]

November 5, 2015 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Community Calendar: Oct. 29-Nov. 3

• Science Friday with Doc Bob. Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. • Halloween Splash Bash. From 1-6 p.m. Friday at the Meeker Rec Center Pool for grades K-8. K-5 swim from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 from 4-6 p.m. $3 per child. 970-878-3403; www.MeekerRecDistrict.com[Read More…]

October 29, 2015 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

From My Window: Selle has correct picture; Vote in election!!!

I like when things are clear, and I can see clearly out my windows today that new Meeker Superintendint of Schools Chris Selle is offering a clear vision of what life is within the Meeker School District after his 100th day on the job. A person with a clear view[Read More…]

October 29, 2015 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

School board seats, tax override, pot tax issues on ballot

RBC I The 2015 election season will quickly be wrapped up in Meeker, Rangely and Rio Blanco County with ballots due to the county clerk’s office by 7 p.m. Tuesday. While issues on this year’s Rio Blanco County ballot are few, featuring only one statewide initiative, the Rangely and Meeker[Read More…]

October 29, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Two county residents earn state-level education awards

RBC I Meeker High School science teacher Michelle Selle, and Rio Blanco Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Executive Director Teresa Bandel-Schott of Rangely received state-level awards last week.

October 29, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled