County

DOI OKs 2014 health insurance rates

RBC I The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) has reviewed and approved 541 new health insurance plans from 18 statewide carriers to offer personal coverage to consumers and small businesses starting January 1, 2014.

August 24, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Suicides high in national parks; Monument near top

RBC I Many of us are attracted to nature, expansive views and wild settings, so it’s not surprising that this year millions will come West to visit our spectacular national parks. Almost all will go back home to talk of the wonders of the mountains and the brilliant stars at[Read More…]

August 24, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rifle shooting range closed for repairs

RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife started making major improvements to the shooting range at the West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area beginning Monday, and the range has been closed due to the work.

August 23, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County puts administrator hunt on hold

RBC I The plan by the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners to hire a full-time county administrator has officially be put on hold for now, board Chairman Shawn Bolton said.

August 23, 2013 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: “Home Of…” suggestion

Dear Editor: I have a suggestion, and maybe it is one you have already received.

August 23, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

From My Window… Be aware of school children; more fun coming

Rangely schools are open and Meeker schools will have their first day in class on Sept. 3, so it is certainly time to put out the words of caution that parents love and children hate — “Watch out for children walking and biking on the sidewalks and streets because school[Read More…]

August 22, 2013 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

County has four plans for justice center using old school

Four plans were suggested for the new Rio Blanco County Justice Center on the old Meeker Elementary School site during an Aug. 13 workshop held by the county commissioners.

August 22, 2013 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • A lady and gentleman accompanied by an attendant and two pack horses passed through town about two weeks ago going up river. The entire party was on horseback and apparently rigged for a fishing trip.

August 21, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

2013 Coed Softball Championships

Rangely True Value advances to championship game RBC | Sometimes in a tournament, the best match-ups to watch are in the semifinals because both teams try their hardest, with the winner advancing to the championship and the loser to the consolation bracket.

August 19, 2013 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled