UPDATED NUMBERS: Numbers were updated Wednesday after press time. There were 2,355 ballots returned in the presidential primary for a 52.47% voter turnout. These numbers are still unofficial. Republican Primary Winner in RBC Donald J. Trump – 96.68% Democratic Primary Winner in RBC Bernie Sanders – 30.53% Complete results are[Read More…]
Tag: Election 2020
Unofficial RBC presidential primary results
RBC | As of 8:30 p.m. on Super Tuesday, unofficial Rio Blanco County results from the first Colorado presidential primary in 20 years indicate incumbent Donald Trump the clear winner for the Republican party with 96.5% of the 1,630 votes cast. Votes are divided for Democratic party candidates, with Bernie[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Local political party caucuses March 7
Dear Editor: To all Rio Blanco County registered voters: This week a very important event will occur that is both a privilege and a responsibility. You should attend! Yes, you will donate a short bit of your scant time but that time will be like nothing compared to the time[Read More…]
OPINION—Guest Post: Northwest Colorado at energy crossroads
By ROOT ROUTLEDGE Special to the Herald Times RBC I Northwest Colorado counties Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt are at the crossroads of a new 21st Century future, transformed by the threats and opportunities our climate crisis presents. With the fossil fuel industry, especially coal, providing so many working family[Read More…]
Deadline for board nominations this Friday
RBC | As election season churns along at a national level, here in Rio Blanco County residents have a few days left to self-nominate for a smorgasbord of, well, boards. Elections are set for May 5, 2020. Local boards can directly affect the lives of residents in good and bad[Read More…]
Guest Post: Fluoride in our water: it’s not just about our teeth (Part 2)
By ELAINE URIE AND LISA HATCH Special to the Herald Times RANGELY I In April, Rangely voters will vote on fluoridation of our drinking water to continue or to stop it. Our message is simple from proved sources, fluoride prevents tooth decay when applied topically; fluoride is toxic to our[Read More…]
Candidate forums …
These four Rio Blanco County residents — Kai Turner, Ty Gates, Scott Nielson and Mona Avey — are campaigning to become the next commissioner for Precinct 3 in November, replacing current commissioner Si Woodruff. They participated in a forum Monday in Rangely along with current board chair Jeff Rector, who[Read More…]
Seven candidates vying for Meeker board, mayor seat
MEEKER | Seven of nine candidate petition packets were returned to Town Clerk Amy Tupy for the town’s municipal election in April. Mayoral candidates are Kent Borchard and Rodney Gerloff. Trustees candidates are incumbents Wendy Gutierrez, Melissa Kindall and Travis Day and challengers Matt Scott and Jared Harvey. ELECTION 2020: Town[Read More…]
Six Republicans on Super Tuesday primary ballot
RBC | In last week’s article about upcoming elections, the HT stated that only the ballot for the Democratic presidential primary would have options. RBC Clerk and Recorder Boots Campbell alerted the HT there are six candidates vying to be the Republican party nominee for the 2020 presidential election. Certified[Read More…]
Dollar General developer interested in Rangely parcels
RANGELY | On Tuesday, Jan. 14 the Town of Rangely Board of Trustees met and discussed the following items. Public Hearings A public hearing was scheduled regarding a request for Sewer Easement Vacation on the parcel located at 226 E. Main St. (the former Heritage Building Center lots), and creation[Read More…]
Election season upon us
RBC | We’re going to be getting a lot of ballots in the mail this year, beginning in February with Colorado’s presidential primary election on March 3. Where primary elections used to be limited to registered members of a political party, changes to Colorado’s law have opened primary voting to[Read More…]
Mayor, 3 trustee seats open
MEEKER | The first meeting of the new year for Meeker’s board of trustees was brief. Trustees approved a request to relocate Blanco Cellars’ retail liquor store permit to 317 E. Market St., Suite 3-A (just east of Watt’s Ranch Market) and approved a liquor license tavern renewal for Hops[Read More…]
