What we see and hear taking place in New York City seems surreal here. At the time of this writing, the novel coronavirus has yet to make an official appearance in RBC, although medical experts believe it’s already here. Human nature being what it is dictates that until the pain[Read More…]
Tag: Coronavirus
Meeker board of trustees declare local disaster
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees met via teleconference in an emergency meeting last Thursday, March 26 and passed Resolution 2-2020 declaring a local disaster regarding COVID-19, based on recommendations from Ty Gates, RBC Emergency Manager, and RBC Public Health Director Alice Harvey. “This allows us to apply for[Read More…]
White River National Forest temporarily closes rec facilities
MEEKER | The White River National Forest has begun closing developed recreation facilities including rental cabins, toilets and group sites. This management action intends to protect public health and safety and align with state and local measures already in place to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. Closures will be in effect[Read More…]
COVID-19 impacts on agriculture
RBC | In the last few weeks no market has been exempt from the “COVID Effect,” including agriculture. Major market fluctuations and unrest coupled with questions about how to conduct business have left many agricultural producers concerned about their future. Since the pandemic panic hit, the price of live feeder[Read More…]
Keep kids and teens at home during pandemic
RBC | Several parents have reported that local youth, with permission from other parents, are continuing to congregate at friends’ homes, in opposition to the public health order in place in the state. Young people may believe they are excluded from the threat posed by COVID-19, but that is statistically[Read More…]
Some CNCC programs suspended
MEEKER | For public safety, Colorado Northwestern Community College has suspended most workforce training and community programming until April 11. If you’re enrolled in non-credit classes, scheduled to teach or a manager with a training agreement, you should have been contacted with additional details about educational options, prorated refunds, and[Read More…]
Stay Home: A Plea, a Warning, and a Love Letter to my Home Town
RBC | As of today, March 31, my partner, John, my little dog Milo, and I are entering our 22nd day of coronavirus isolation inside our 650 sq. ft Manhattan apartment. This week, I was supposed to fly to Meeker for my quarterly dose of family love and mountain air.[Read More…]
To mask or not to mask
RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health adds caution to recommendations from the White House and the governor Friday — as per the Centers for Disease Control —encouraging citizens to wear cloth or homemade masks in public: “While we encourage anyone who desires to wear a cloth mask in public[Read More…]
First positive COVID-19 test reported in RBC
RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health has reported the first positive COVID-19 test result in the county as of Thursday morning, April 2, 2020. A statement released by RBC Public Health stated, “we affirm the patient has been appropriately isolated and instructed on COVID-19 self-care home recovery procedures. Due[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Tips for working from home
MEEKER | Many employees may suddenly find they are expected to work from home and based on more than 30 years of doing this, I offer some tips.
Meeker schools ‘increasingly unlikely’ to reopen this year
MEEKER | As Meeker School District’s regularly scheduled spring break winds down, officials are planning for distance learning and meal distribution while schools are closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. Ordered school closures currently extend to April 17, but Governor Jared Polis has stated schools are “increasingly[Read More…]
This weekend, go on a bear hunt
MEEKER | This weekend, go on a bear hunt. Teddy bears, that is. Meeker has joined a long list of communities whose residents are placing stuffed bears (and other creatures) of all sizes, shapes and colors in their windows. It’s a cheery symbol of solidarity during a time of social[Read More…]
