Not enough can be said, though a lot has been said this past year in Rio Blanco County with the dedication of the Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial.
County
Tax issues voted down, school board members chosen
RBC I Tuesday was a bad day for those backing any kind of tax increase as Amendment 66 at the state level and Ballot Issue 3A in Meeker failed to carry a majority of voters.
Udall seeks interns for various offices
RBC I Sen. Mark Udall’s regional offices throughout Colorado and in Washington, D.C., are accepting internship applications from undergraduate students and recent graduates for the spring.
County Health offers way to stop smoking
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health and Environment is now assisting folks interested in not smoking by scheduling appointments for auricular therapy.
New American Family agent takes over for Rio Blanco County
RBC I Suzanne Banning of Hayden has been appointed a full-time agent for American Family Insurance Group serving Rio Blanco County as well as other Northwest Colorado counties, according to Rita Duffy, the agency sales manager for the company.
Four youths fare well with livestock
RBC I On Oct. 15, four local youths competed and placed in many classes at the Northern International Livestock Exposition in Billings, Mont.
Medicare open enrollment under way in Colorado
RBC I Open enrollment for Medicare Part D prescription plans and Medicare Advantage health plans is currently under way, and it continues through Dec. 7 with state assistance available for some.
Letter to the Editor: Vote for 3A, not Amendment 66
Dear Editor: I urge everyone to take the time to vote in this mail-in ballot election. Learn about the issues on the ballot and about the school board candidates to make informed decisions. Be aware that there are two separate and very different issues on the ballot concerning funding for[Read More…]
County has sights on justice center plan; school plans on hold
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Commissioners are beginning the journey of constructing a new justice center and renovating the old courthouse.
County precipitation inches above normal for year
RBC I Precipitation measured in Rio Blanco County so far this year is quite a bit above normal through Oct. 20 and already stands many inches above the total received during all of 2012.
It’s not too late to vote in election
RBC I The upcoming coordinated election on Tuesday marks the beginning of a major change in how Colorado will be conducting its elections; however, it is still not too late to vote by mail or in person at the voter service and polling centers in Meeker or Rangely.
Dino. Nat’l Monument reopens
DINOSAUR I Dinosaur National Monument re-opened to visitors on Friday. Visitors can now access public areas and roads immediately. Dinosaur National Monument had been closed since Oct. 1 due to the lapse in Congressional appropriations.
