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COUNTY BEAT: March 11, 2021

RBC I In work sessions Tuesday, the board of county commissioners heard a reopening plan for White River Roundup. The senior nutrition program will resume in-person meals for all but homebound clients and those who choose curbside pickup unless the county returns to Level Red on the COVID dial. The[Read More…]

March 12, 2021 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

What happens during a recall?

RBC | In a “first” for Rio Blanco County, according to memory, an official recall petition seeking to remove RBC Commissioner Gary Moyer from office is currently in circulation countywide. Fourteen volunteer petitioners are tasked with collecting 747 signatures from eligible electors (anyone who is eligible to vote in the[Read More…]

March 5, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

Letter to the Editor: Details from Dave Morlan

Dear Editor:I’m honored to have served the people of Rio Blanco County for 35 years, with the last 17 as your Road & Bridge and Landfill Director. I really enjoyed leading my great team and am proud of our accomplishments. I’ve always tried to go above and beyond to make[Read More…]

February 18, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times 3 comments

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Feb 4, 2021

Hospital jackets frivolous Dear Editor:The new jackets bought by Rangely Hospital for board members and hospital staff are very sharp looking, but is this the best use of hospital money or mill levy money? Thursday, Jan. 28, I had received my tax bill for the year and of course was[Read More…]

February 6, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Commissioners discuss County Road 8 fiber project, approve some appointments

RBC | Commissioners held work sessions and had a regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 26. Here’s what happened. COUNTY ROAD 8 FIBER County commissioners met with representatives of Cimarron Communications, Visionary Broadband and White River Electric Association during Tuesday’s work session to discuss a special fiber project on County Road 8.[Read More…]

January 28, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

Commissioners End Morlan’s 17-year Term as County Road and Bridge Director in Unanimous Vote

“All I can say right now is I’m going to do my best to make things right. Our county is too special a place to be ruined by bad decisions,” said Dave Morlan during the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners regular meeting Tuesday. In his public statement, Morlan responded[Read More…]

January 26, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

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County: Sports Mask Requirement, Meeker Airport Project, Regular Business

RBC | In accordance with state recommendations, The Colorado High School Sports Activities Association (CHSAA) has required high school basketball players to wear masks during competition. During a Tuesday work session, former RBC Public Health Director Julie Drake called the rule “ridiculous,” since masks have not also been mandated for[Read More…]

January 21, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

New board holds lengthy first meeting in 2021

RBC | Newly-elected Rio Blanco County Commissioner Ty Gates was sworn into office Tuesday morning. Commissioner Jeff Rector was also sworn in for his second term prior to the board’s first official meeting of 2021. Tuesday’s regular meeting included a check-in with Public Health Director Alice Harvey, who gave an[Read More…]

January 14, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

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Swearing In …

Newly-elected county commissioner Ty Gates (above) and re-elected incumbent Jeff Rector (below) took their oaths of office Tuesday led by Clerk and Recorder Boots Campbell. Gates replaces retiring commissioner Si Woodruff. Commissioner Gary Moyer, who was elected in 2018, will chair the board this year. Tuesday’s swearing in of commissioners,[Read More…]

January 13, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

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County: Disciplinary Actions, DHS, Public Health Update

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS During Tuesday’s work session, Rio Blanco County commissioners discussed making changes to the “Disciplinary Action” section of the county Personnel Policy Handbook. Commissioner Gary Moyer expressed concerns over the current policy, which in some cases does not specify how employees will be disciplined in the event of policy[Read More…]

December 26, 2020 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

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County Beat: Dec 15 BOCC Regular Meeting

RBC | Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners reviewed supplemental expenditures in the 2020 budget with Budget and Finance Director Janae Stanworth Tuesday. An additional $1.8 million was spent in 2020, most of which was offset by grant revenues, CARES act expenditures and other sources. An additional $6,930 was moved[Read More…]

December 18, 2020 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

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RBC Board of Commissioners Set to Adopt 2021 Budget

RBC | Rio Blanco County’s proposed 2021 budget is set for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. During work session Tuesday the board reviewed the budget with Budget and Finance Director Janae Stanworth. Overall revenue is projected to increase by $355,772 and expenses by[Read More…]

December 14, 2020 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled