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High temps and low humidity cause numerous problems for water users, recreation and fish

RBC | Officials with Colorado Parks and Wildlife are working to address a number of water and recreation issues across the northwest part of the state. As high temperatures and low humidity have fueled wildfires in the region, they are also causing significant issues for water users, water recreation, and[Read More…]

August 14, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Fish early at high elevations

RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging trout anglers statewide to consider fishing early in the day and in higher altitude lakes and streams as hot, dry conditions and reduced water levels may increase stress to trout populations. Heat, drought, and low water levels are contributing to elevated water[Read More…]

July 24, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Feeling green …

Slimy green gunk has begun to coat the bottom of the White River again this year. Filamentous green algae, also known as cladophora or the more poetic ‘rock snot’, has been a recurrent issue in the waterway. A USGS study is underway to determine the cause, with results expected next year,[Read More…]

July 18, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

County

County Beat: June 16, 2020

How to divvy up funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) between the county and both towns was the topic of a commissioners’ work session Tuesday as the three entities reviewed an intergovernmental agreement. The funding is designated for expenses related to the coronavirus pandemic. Meeker[Read More…]

June 22, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Letters To The Editor

Letters to the Editor: April 23, 2020

Please clean up Dear Editor: I really love where I live in Rangely and in Rio Blanco County, but I would like to bring something to everyone’s attention: certain residents who reside on County Road 101. Because you don’t pay attention to your Dumpsters and trash cans I am continually[Read More…]

April 26, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

THE SNOW-LY GRAIL

Local snowmobiling enthusiasts are not disappointed by the amount of snow when they venture into the White River Basin high country. Last weekend Ripple Creek was still measuring 85”. The most recent reports in the Yampa/White basin indicate snowpack is 109% of normal, but the White River is actually just[Read More…]

April 15, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RBC issues discussed at interagency meeting

RBC I The county commissioners hosted an interagency meeting Tuesday afternoon following the regular board meeting. Leaders and representatives from multiple county departments and area entities presented updates on activities and projects.

February 14, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Seven candidates vying for Meeker board, mayor seat

MEEKER | Seven of nine candidate petition packets were returned to Town Clerk Amy Tupy for the town’s municipal election in April. Mayoral candidates are Kent Borchard and Rodney Gerloff. Trustees candidates are incumbents Wendy Gutierrez, Melissa Kindall and Travis Day and challengers Matt Scott and Jared Harvey. ELECTION 2020: Town[Read More…]

January 31, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Second annual White River Water Expo draws 100+

RBC | Approximately 115 people attended the White River Water Expo and White River Conservation District’s second annual meeting on Jan. 17 in Meeker. White River Conservation District President Marc Etchart said, “We appreciate everyone that took time to attend the second annual Water Expo to learn more about the water[Read More…]

January 27, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Annual meeting for DCCD in Rangely

RANGELY | Thirty-seven people attended a productive, business-driven, annual meeting of the Douglas Creek Conservation District (DCCD) in Rangely on Saturday, Dec. 7. Executive Director Callie Hendrickson noted the district has focused on four main topics over recent years: rangeland health, wildlife, water, and the land and the natural resource[Read More…]

December 21, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County Beat: August 15, 2019

RBC | During the regular meeting of the board of county commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 13, the board named Leif Joy as the planning director following the resignation of former planner Rachel Gates. The planner position was advertised in July and several candidates responded, according to RBC Human Resources Director[Read More…]

August 19, 2019 by editor 1 comment

Public Notices: August 15, 2019

RIO BLANCO COUNTY EMPLOYEES TOTAL GROSS SALARY PAID IN JUNE 2019. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION DURING JUNE WAS 50% OF GROSS SALARY. TITLE, GROSS SALARY Airport Coordinator, 104.52 Assessor, 6,728.08 Assr Appraiser, 3,198.00 Assr Cartographer I, 4,116.67 Assr Chief Appraiser, 2,535.00 Assr Office Asst, 2,946.67 Assr Office Asst,[Read More…]

August 15, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled