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County Beat
RBC I Rio Blanco County commissioners had a busy Tuesday involving multiple work sessions and a regular meeting. IT Director Trevor Nielsen kicked off the day with an update on the Marvine broadband tower site. […]
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COVID-19 weekly update: June 21–27, 2021
New reported cases, June 21-27: 6 New hospitalizations: 1 Total Cases to Date: 648 Meeker Active: 9 Rangely Active: 6 Current Hospitalized RBC: 4 Total Hospitalized: 49 Deaths: 4 RBC | Rio Blanco County now […]
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Six new COVID cases in RBC in past week, one suspected to be India (Delta) variant
RBC | This past week (May 24-30) RBC had six additional cases in both Meeker and Rangely with an increase in hospitalization rate. Although not confirmed as of June 1, 2021, there is a suspected […]
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County Beat: May 25, 2021
RBC | The board of county commissioners met this week to discuss the following public business. CANNABIS AND “CULTURE” Representing outdoor cannabis cultivation business MRW Colorado, Chris Moulton and Brandon Richards spoke with the board […]
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We Can Do It!
Rio Blanco County Public Health vaccinated 12 youth from the ages of 12-18 last Friday, with no adverse reactions on-site. Cookies and chocolate coffee beans from Wendll’s were provided for this first group of kids. […]
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Vaccine clinics, appointments and testing changes
RBC | Community clinics in Rio Blanco County are available to the general public over the age of 18. Please visit uchealth.org for local Pfizer vaccination availability for 16 and 17 year olds. Rio Blanco […]
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COUNTY BEAT: March 11, 2021
RBC I In work sessions Tuesday, the board of county commissioners heard a reopening plan for White River Roundup. The senior nutrition program will resume in-person meals for all but homebound clients and those who […]
Letters To The Editor
Letter to the Editor: Hard work by Public Health staff
Dear Editor: One of the many reasons I feel blessed to live in Rio Blanco County is our local Public Health Department. A pandemic is never easy to navigate, but our community is in a […]
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Letters To The Editor
Letter to the Editor: Exceptional job by Public Health
Dear Editor, I would like to thank Alice Harvey and her dedicated staff at Rio Blanco County Public Health for the exceptional job they have done of keeping the public informed about the COVID-19 situation, […]
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County Beat: Board Addresses “Friction”
RBC | Rio Blanco County commissioners started work sessions early Tuesday to accommodate a busy schedule. ERBM Maintenance Manager Rodney Gerloff requested assistance inventorying trees in Meeker’s parks. Gerloff said ERBM could benefit from County […]
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RBC COVID-19 cases spike as state vaccination plans change
RBC | Both Meeker and Rangely are seeing spikes in positive COVID-19 cases, and an increase in the number of residents requiring hospitalization. As of Monday, six local residents, ranging in age from their 50s […]
