Most recent update 2:03 p.m. Thursday, March 24. BREAKING: Colorado is now under a stay at home order. Please check here for updated instructions on what businesses will be closed or open until at least April 11, and what you can and cannot do while this order is in place.[Read More…]
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Rangely School District extending spring break due to coronavirus, expected start date April 6
RANGELY | Rangely School District has announced an extended closure due to COVID-19. New expected start date is April 6. “A lot of thought went into this decision, including recommendations/mandates coming down from the state and federal governments, as well as some pretty solid research, and modeling from experts who[Read More…]
Cowboys end season
RBC | After a slow start to the season, the Cowboys ended their year with a 12-11 record, a bid to the regionals, and an improvement over the 2018-2019 season. “We finished strong, struggled in the beginning, but did really well at the end,” said head coach Klark Kindler. Meeker[Read More…]
9Health postpones spring health fairs, including Meeker’s
RBC | 9Health has postponed the spring 9Health Fairs amid the growing public interest in COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus. The spring 9Health Fairs, hosted in late March through early May across Colorado, will be postponed to a later date in 2020. “We are moving swiftly and thoughtfully to[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Common sense
I don’t begin to imagine plagiarizing the title of Patrick Henry’s famous essay will lend a similar impact to my little column, but I’m using the title just the same. Once again the world is in the frenzied throes of paranoia, this time over another new virus: COVID-19, aka coronavirus.[Read More…]
Common sense is the best medicine for preventing coronavirus infection
UPDATED: MARCH 8, 2020 According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, there are eight “presumptive positive” cases of Covid-19 in the state of Colorado. There are still no reported cases in Rio Blanco County. Visit the RBC Public Health Coronavirus Update page for local information and guidelines.[Read More…]
County Beat: Fair board members appointed
RBC I In work sessions, the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners discussed preparing scoping comments on the proposed revision of the regulations governing the BLM’s grazing program. The Bureau of Land Management is accepting scoping comments in advance of a proposed revision of regulations that govern the BLM’s[Read More…]
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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