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Special meeting for BOCC to discuss dispatch, broadband, solar project

RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners held a special, in-person only public comment period Tuesday before entering executive session. The executive session lists two separate subjects of discussion including “determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, and instructing negotiators regarding the Central Square Contract which pertains[Read More…]

July 19, 2023 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

Letter from county regarding Visionary Broadband

Dear Editor: On May 31, 2022, Visionary Broadband notiﬁed the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County (County), Colorado, of their intent to vacate their position as a provider on the County Broadband Network. However, Visionary is extending their billing and support for broadband customers in Rio Blanco County[Read More…]

August 18, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

BOCC Approves Two New Communication Dept. Positions

RBC Commissioners held a call-in work session and brief regular meeting on Friday, July 29, to discuss plans related to Visionary Broadband’s departure as a value-added reseller (VAR) for broadband internet. While the county owns the broadband infrastructure, value-added resellers interact with the public on a customer service level, and[Read More…]

August 4, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Visionary exits RBC

RANGELY | Visionary Broadband, a local internet service provider, and Rio Blanco County will facilitate a smooth transition of services for county and private customers through the summer of 2022, with no anticipated service disruption. On May 31, 2022, Visionary Broadband notified the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco[Read More…]

June 8, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

DAYS GONE BY: June 2, 2022

The Meeker Herald125 years ago • The shower was very acceptable.• There is a brisk demand for rentable houses.• We were premature last week in predicting that the river had reached its highest stage. The warm weather of this week has brought it up to a higher point than ever.[Read More…]

June 3, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Commissioners hear updates

RBC | Virginia “Ginny” Love was officially sworn in as the District 1 Rio Blanco County Commissioner between work sessions on Tuesday. Commissioners Ty Gates and Jennifer O’Hearon interviewed Jessica Franks as a candidate for one of two open seats on the county’s planning commission, and officially appointed her during[Read More…]

May 26, 2022 by editor Comments are Disabled

County

COUNTY BEAT: Facilities updates, childcare options

FACILITIES Facilities Director Eric Jacquez and staff shared a quarterly update with commissioners. A facility-wide replacement of automated paper towel and soap dispensers will save about $2,600 annually, according to Jacquez. The project coincided with the rollout of a new work order system, semi annual HVAC maintenance and other general[Read More…]

March 9, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

COUNTY BEAT: Insurance rates spike for county

WORK SESSIONS Updates from Extension Agent Linda Masters regarding plan. A 4-H agent has been hired and is in place. “It’s going great already,” Master said. Technology upgrades are underway to connect 4-H kids on both sides of the county with similar equipment. “We’re trying to get the kids on[Read More…]

February 23, 2022 by [email protected] Comments are Disabled

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COUNTY BEAT: Foster care program moves forward

RBC | Interviews for board appointments were the first order of business Tuesday, Jan. 25 for the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners. Commissioners conducted interviews with applicants for the Rangely Library Board, the Extension Advisory Board, and the Fair Board. Appointments will be made in February. In work sessions,[Read More…]

January 26, 2022 by editor Comments are Disabled

COUNTY BEAT: Back to drawing board for land use amendments

LAND USE REGULATIONS “I think this is very restrictive. There’s no reason to have a minor subdivision if you’re going down this road,” said RBC Commissioner Gary Moyer during a public hearing this week, referring to resolution 2022-06, one of three land use regulation (LUR) amendments proposed by the county[Read More…]

January 19, 2022 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

COUNTY BEAT: August 17 meeting

RBC I It was another busy Tuesday for Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners this week, starting early in the morning with work sessions. The board also held a regular meeting and hosted an Interagency Meeting in the afternoon. Rangely Town Manager Lisa Piering and Engineer Jocelyn Mueller updated the[Read More…]

August 20, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

AGNC hosts final eco devo planning meeting

Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) last week hosted its final strategy/planning meeting for the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The meeting covered data about the existing economic situation in the northwest Colorado region and reviewed implementation strategies for economic development and resilience over the next 10-20 years. Attendees[Read More…]

August 9, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled