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Letter: Enough is enough

Dear Editor: After over a year of legal wrangling in attempts to block or delay the recall by Commissioner Moyer and thus avoid a vote of the people, the day has finally come. The story line from Mr. Moyer is that a bunch of liberals are telling lies about him[Read More…]

April 29, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

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Moyer makes case for seat ahead of recall

On May 10, 2022, voters will decide if sitting Rio Blanco County (RBC) Commissioner Gary Moyer will complete his term in office to January 2023. A fourth-generation RBC resident, Moyer won the 2018 election with 79.3% of the vote on his platform that “Local government should provide services in a[Read More…]

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

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Recall protest filed

RBC | A protest of petition was filed by Meeker resident Matt Scott on Aug. 13 regarding the recall of RBC Commissioner Gary Moyer. Scott’s protest expresses concerns that the petition “once again did not comply with Colorado law and was accepted by County Clerk Boots Campbell contrary to the[Read More…]

August 20, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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County releases two Morlan executive session recordings

RBC | On Monday, Rio Blanco County released two of the January executive sessions held with former Road and Bridge Director Dave Morlan. The audio recordings, made public on the county’s YouTube channel, comes with a “strong language” warning due to use of profanity by all parties in attendance. The[Read More…]

July 8, 2021 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

What happens during a recall?

RBC | In a “first” for Rio Blanco County, according to memory, an official recall petition seeking to remove RBC Commissioner Gary Moyer from office is currently in circulation countywide. Fourteen volunteer petitioners are tasked with collecting 747 signatures from eligible electors (anyone who is eligible to vote in the[Read More…]

March 5, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

Letter: The hows of recall

Dear Editor:I am writing this letter to explain why, after prayerful consideration, I am carrying petitions for recall: not because of the “whys” but the “hows” Commissioners have a lot of power, and are, more importantly, public servants, serving those who have entrusted power to them to do what is[Read More…]

March 5, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Recall Moyer

Dear Editor: As I stated last week, I’m heading up a recall to remove Gary Moyer from the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners. In my opinion, in the two years he’s been in office, he’s abused the power of his position and does not represent the values of the[Read More…]

February 26, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Details from Dave Morlan

Dear Editor:I’m honored to have served the people of Rio Blanco County for 35 years, with the last 17 as your Road & Bridge and Landfill Director. I really enjoyed leading my great team and am proud of our accomplishments. I’ve always tried to go above and beyond to make[Read More…]

February 18, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times 3 comments

New board holds lengthy first meeting in 2021

RBC | Newly-elected Rio Blanco County Commissioner Ty Gates was sworn into office Tuesday morning. Commissioner Jeff Rector was also sworn in for his second term prior to the board’s first official meeting of 2021. Tuesday’s regular meeting included a check-in with Public Health Director Alice Harvey, who gave an[Read More…]

January 14, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

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Swearing In …

Newly-elected county commissioner Ty Gates (above) and re-elected incumbent Jeff Rector (below) took their oaths of office Tuesday led by Clerk and Recorder Boots Campbell. Gates replaces retiring commissioner Si Woodruff. Commissioner Gary Moyer, who was elected in 2018, will chair the board this year. Tuesday’s swearing in of commissioners,[Read More…]

January 13, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled