By Luke Popovich Special to the Herald Times RBC | In a recent Facebook interview, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy acknowledged the obvious—that she supports the Environmental Left’s “Keep it in the Ground” policy. In an online “Mashable” discussion with science editor Andrew Freedman, McCarthy said of anti-coal activists, “I think[Read More…]
County
Building a prosperous Rio Blanco County, Part 5
What is government’s role in economic development? By Katelin Cook Special to the Herald Times RBC | Economic development exists to create market productivity that enhances the economics and quality of life for a community, with the primary focus on retaining and creating jobs, growing incomes and increasing the tax[Read More…]
Award for Human Services…
Hunting Report: November 3, 2016
Asked to make budget cuts, county departments join forces to save money
RBC | In the face of anticipated revenue reductions next year, the Rio Blanco County commissioners asked all of the county’s department heads to look for ways to cut expenses from 2-8 percent. For Jennifer O’Hearon, who oversees the county’s public health, social services and senior nutrition departments, finding a[Read More…]
Elk bugling and camouflage contest results from Meeker
FIRST GRADE 1ST PLACE – HOLT PELLONI 2ND PLACE – ELI RUNDBERG 3RD PLACE – HOYT GARCIA SECOND GRADE 1ST PLACE – TUCKER CHINN 2ND PLACE – ADDISON MOON 3RD PLACE – JENNA RIPPY THIRD GRADE 1ST PLACE – HAYDEN GARCIA 2ND PLACE – FALON GILBERT 3RD PLACE – HOLTON HARVEY[Read More…]
Meet the state senate candidates seeking to represent Rio Blanco County
Editor’s note: What follows are two articles about the two candidates running for the state senate seat that will represent Rio Blanco County. Emily Tracy, Breckenridge (Summit County), is challenging incumbent State Senator Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs, in his bid for re-election to a second four-year term representing State[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: November 3, 2016
Meeker School District info meeting Nov. 7 Meeker | The Meeker School District will host an informational community meeting on Monday, Nov. 7, in the high school auditorium to review future Meeker public school financing including public ideas for priority spending of the $875,000 ending fund balance which was left[Read More…]
Ballots must be received by Nov. 8
RBC | The 2016 General Election is just days away and the U.S. Postal Service is encouraging Colorado voters to mail in their completed ballots now to allow for timely receipt and processing by local election officials. “We are urging all voters to mail their completed ballots as soon as[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: November 3, 2016
– Meeker annual Craft and Gift Show. Friday, Nov. 4 from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Huge selection of unique hand-crafted items. Sponsored by the Ladies Social Club. – TGIF! Meeker, Friday, Nov. 4. TGIF Meeker is a monthly celebration in Meeker on[Read More…]
Understanding winter weather warnings
RBC | When a 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 our list of potentially life-saving winter weather products. This statement contains warning and advisory criteria[Read More…]
eWIC cards save time for store clerks and families
RBC | For more than four decades, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) has provided access to nutritious foods and other nutrition-related services to eligible low-income women, infants and children. Last year, the program’s well-documented benefits helped improve the health and food security of 157,000 Coloradans.[Read More…]