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Letter: Why does lawyer need to be involved?

Dear Editor, I have received a letter back from Mr. Borchard on some of my questions. Some of you may wonder why I sent a letter directly to him.

June 18, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Here’s Rio Blanco County … by the numbers

County Assessor Renae Neilson knows her numbers. Speaking at an meeting last month of Rio Blanco County Democrats, Neilson, who, by the way, is a Republican, recited figures mostly off the top of her head, with very few notes.

March 5, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

No way to cope with COPD; stop smoking

Tammie Freitag has two words for smokers. “Stop smoking,” she said. “Put it in bold, stop smoking, please.”

February 19, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Task force works to prioritize public services

RBC — While funding required to maintain the levels of service provided by local governments may be decreasing, the needs aren’t.

February 12, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

County to appoint TAG for master planning

RBC — The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners will appoint a Technical Advisory Group to assist the Planning Commission with the completion of the new County Master Plan.

January 22, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Nelson nearing end of tenure

RBC — Forrest Nelson’s days as an elected official are numbered. But it has been a good run, and he’s ready to focus more on operating the family ranch and spending time with his grandchildren.

December 25, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

County to seek housing assessment

RBC — Commissioners gave the go-ahead Monday for a $50,000 grant request to the state to fund a countywide housing assessment.

December 11, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Commission meeting canceled for Dec. 15

RBC — The Board of County Commissioners’ meeting scheduled for Monday, Dec. 15 in Rangely, has been canceled.

December 11, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Commissioners approve $49.7 million budget

RBC — Bracing for a worst-case scenario in its court case over collection of use tax, Rio Blanco County commissioners adopted a proposed 2009 budget Monday night of nearly $49.7 million.

December 11, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

County treasurer Arnold gives her third quarterly report

RBC — As any investor knows, there is always a risk factor. It’s no different for Rio Blanco County. The job of County Treasurer Karen Arnold is to minimize those risks. “The county’s policy has always put safety before liquidity or yield,” Arnold said. “We may not get the best[Read More…]

November 20, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled