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Fall colors…

The reds, golds, light greens, yellows and dark greens offer a sharp contrast to each other near the Ripple Creek area east of Meeker by about 40 miles, near the turnoff to Trappers Lake where drivers can continue over County Road 8 to Yampa. With the heavy cloud buildup, there[Read More…]

October 8, 2014 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Road work will continue on Highway 13 north

RBC I According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, traffic on Colorado Highway 13 between Craig and Meeker will be affected through October by construction work.

October 7, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Irene Lillian Vander Syde

Irene Lillian (Harpel) Vander Syde, 96, passed away Sept. 17, 2014. She was born March 2, 1918, in Sherburn, Minn., to the late Lawrence and Lillie Harpel.

October 7, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Not too early for flu shots

RBC I During the 2013-14 flu season, there were 1,759 hospitalizations in Colorado caused by the flu. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment advises people to get a vaccine as soon as possible to protect themselves from seasonal influenza. The vaccine now is available at most physician’s offices[Read More…]

October 6, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

What’s Up With the County? Staffing examined; justice center work begins

RBC I As we roll into the final quarter of 2014, the Rio Blanco County commissioners are busy establishing the 2015 budget. One area of importance in the 2015 budget concerns the number of employees we have serving the public. The commissioners have asked all departments to analyze staffing levels.[Read More…]

October 6, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Heritage and agri-tourism keys to Rio Blanco’s future

RBC I Have you noticed? One formerly viable and essential Meeker downtown business has failed and closed. Rumors of others struggling are rampant. Main Street is often sparsely populated with vehicles, and businesses are often nearly devoid of customers.

October 5, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Group formed to bring in candidates

RBC I Getting the major candidates for statewide offices to visit Rio Blanco County before the Nov. 4 election is the goal of a multi-member county group. Priority are the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate candidates.

October 3, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

CNCC women’s softball 3-3 on road

RBC I After four days and more than a thousand miles traveled, the Lady Spartans softball team is back on campus. It was a long travel weekend, but worth the drive, having split their games. The Lady Spartans were .500 on the weekend.

October 3, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RBCHS offers historical views of Trappers Lake

RBC I The Rio Blanco County Historical Society invites everyone to join the group for “Remembering Trappers Lake: A Historic Presentation” on Sunday afternoon at Kilowatt Korner.

October 3, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Nomination deadline for academies is Oct. 6

RBC I Congressman Scott Tipton’s (CO-03) office is currently accepting applications from students who are interested in attending a United States Service Academy in 2015.

October 3, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Color show…

The bright yellows, light greens and light reds shone brightly in the sun on Saturday about two miles north of the summit of Nine Mile Hill, north of Meeker along Highway 13. The area has not yet hit the peak of color change but is rapidly approaching that point —[Read More…]

October 1, 2014 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Register mobile phone numbers for better safety

RBC I A family member is having a medical crisis at your home. You pick up your cell phone and call 911. The dispatcher asks “Where is your emergency?” You may ask yourself, “Why are they asking me that question? Don’t they know where I am?” The answer is no.

September 30, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled