RBC | There are a lot of numbers being tossed around — from tests available, tests completed, negatives, positives, hospitalizations, recoveries, and deaths; to the numbers of ventilators, ICU beds, masks, gloves, and shortages; to staggering economic numbers — jobs lost, unemployment claims filed, businesses shuttered, and the big one:[Read More…]
Tag: Coronavirus
Commissioners close county offices in response to stay at home order
RBC | After Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued statewide stay at home orders Wednesday, Rio Blanco County Commissioners called for an emergency meeting in executive session early Thursday to determine the county’s response.
COVID-19 Q&A with RBC County Health Director
RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Alice Harvey answered several of the many questions her department is receiving about the coronavirus pandemic and local actions during a live online meeting Monday hosted by the Herald Times. (See article for the video.)
Breaking: Polis issues statewide stay at home order
RBC | Beginning Thursday, March 26 at 6 a.m., Colorado’s 5.7 million residents will be under a stay at home order, limiting all unnecessary travel and events outside the home until at least April 11. Governor Jared Polis cited a large jump in both hospitalizations, which doubled today, and deaths[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County COVID-19 update for March 23
RBC | Multiple agencies in the county are working together in preparation for any COVID-19 patients. According to a press release from the county Monday, there are no laboratory-confirmed cases in RBC as of today, but with increased testing and cases in surrounding counties it’s expected RBC will have a[Read More…]
Q&A with RBC Public Health: option to call in
Update: here is the full livestream: Greetings subscribers, The HT will be hosting a Q&A with RBC Public Health Director Alice Harvey tonight at 7 p.m. If you’d like to listen, here are two options: 1. Watch the livestream on the HT Facebook page @heraldtimes1885 2. Call in to the meeting via telephone using the following numbers:[Read More…]
Sports suspended through April 18
RBC | The Colorado High School Activities Association, following the most recent recommendation of state and federal health officials, has announced changes in the spring sports and activities schedules. “In light of Governor Jared Polis’ announcement Monday afternoon, we are announcing that the Association will follow the guidelines that went[Read More…]
County Beat: March 19, 2020
RBC | Commissioners opted on Tuesday to keep county buildings open and staff in place for the time being, after hearing updates from Public Health Director Alice Harvey and Emergency Management Director Ty Gates regarding the coronavirus situation in the state. Gates said he was not advocating for a disaster[Read More…]
More closures in Colorado as social distancing becomes primary objective
RBC | Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment have issued more orders in their attempt to help slow the spread of coronavirus. All Colorado schools will be closed through at least April 17. Meeker School District issued a statement that staff will be working to[Read More…]
Court appearance scheduled? Call first
RBC | The 9th Judicial District is limiting courthouse access at this time due to coronavirus. If you are scheduled for a court appearance, please contact the court before appearing. According to the website, only specific matters concerning public safety will be provided, including: Petitions for temporary civil protection orders and[Read More…]
For parents and guardians: what to do when school is closed
RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health released an informational letter addressed to parents in the county this week. The letter address the importance of social distancing practices, offers specific recommendations, contact information and more resources from the Center for Disease Control and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.[Read More…]
RBC Public Health stresses personal responsibility
RBC | Community leaders and stakeholders met virtually on Monday for an update on the coronavirus pandemic. While no positive tests have been reported in Rio Blanco County, as of Tuesday, March 17, eight people had been tested with four negatives and the remaining tests awaiting results. Those who have[Read More…]
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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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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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