RBC I Sheriff Anthony Mazzola and Lieutenant Jeremy Muxlow presented their case for hiring an additional full-time deputy for the jail to the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners during a work session Tuesday. The department currently has 10 full-time employees, who are at risk of “burning out.” So far[Read More…]
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County Beat: June 21, 2019
RBC | Some Meeker businesses have reportedly complained to Commissioner Gary Moyer about slow broadband speeds. During a workshop Tuesday in Rangely with the commissioners, Rio Blanco County Communications Director Cody Crooks said he would look into it immediately and complete speed tests for those businesses. Progress on secondary broadband[Read More…]
State legislation, wolf reintroduction, water regulation outlook ‘depressing’
RBC | “Depressing.” That’s how RBC Commissioners describe legislation underway at the state capitol. Commission Chair Jeff Rector said he testified on Senate Bill 181 again last week in another 10 hour session. Proponents of the energy industry, and counties dependent on oil and gas tax revenue, believe the bill—as[Read More…]
County Beat: Feb. 21, 2019
RBC | At the Board of County Commissioners’ work session Tuesday in Rangely, Commissioner Gary Moyer presented a mission or vision statement to be sent to all the county department heads and shared with staff. The mission statement reads, “To provide services in a fair, respectful and professional manner consistent with[Read More…]
County Beat: August 31, 2018
RBC I The county commissioners agreed Monday to begin proceedings to terminate their contract with Local Access Internet (LAI) after the results of an audit revealed LAI owed the county more than $10,000 during the 97-day audit period. The audit was done by a third party, and cost the county[Read More…]
County Beat: August 23, 2018
RBC | Disaster Declaration The board officially declared the Cabin Lake Fire a local disaster which will open up low interest loans to businesses such as hunting and fishing outfitters and ranchers who have been impacted by the fire. The declaration doesn’t guarantee that those loans, which are being offered by[Read More…]
County Beat: May 24, 2018
BLUEPRINT 2.0 The board agreed to send letters of support to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade for Rangely, Meeker and the county’s applications to the Blueprint 2.0 program. In its third year, Blueprint 2.0 is designed to leverage state partnerships and specialized resources to address the[Read More…]
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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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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