Tag: Rio Blanco County

21 new cases of COVID-19

RBC | For the week of July 5-11, there have been 21 new reported cases of COVID-19 with no new hospital admissions. According to Public Health, there is community spread of the Delta variant. Updated data analysis of the variant shows 8-10% of cases require emergency medical treatment. Just over[Read More…]

County Beat-July 13 meeting report

RBC | Commissioners Jeff Rector and Ty Gates participated in several work sessions Tuesday prior to the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.  IT Director Trevor Nielsen said they are working on a plan that will allow the county to move some broadband customers currently using the Oak[Read More…]

Cast, Blast & Twang returns

PRESS RELEASESpecial to the Herald TimesRBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will hold its annual Family Cast, Twang event on Saturday, July 17 from 4-8 p.m. at the Wyman Living History Museum in Craig, Colorado. This free event for families includes a barbecue meal and activities including shotgun shooting,[Read More…]

SHOTS ON-THE-GO …

During the week of June 28 through July 4, there were 16 new reported cases of COVID-19 and three new hospitalizations. As of Monday, July 5 one individual remained hospitalized. Rio Blanco County now has 12 confirmed cases of the Delta variant. The Delta variant is widely considered to be[Read More…]

Scott Marsh new R&B director

RBC | “It’s fun when you can come to work with a smile and leave with a smile; it’s a fun job when you’re doing that,” said Scott Marsh, who seems to be enjoying his new position as Road and Bridge/Landfill Director for Rio Blanco County. Marsh noted that the[Read More…]

County: housing, repair costs, sales tax & code enforcement

RBC | In work sessions Tuesday, May 11, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners heard from Margie Joy, Western Slope Outreach Director for the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA). Joy explained how CHFA’s self-funded programs could benefit Rio Blanco County economically by providing additional financing options for prospective[Read More…]

COUNTY BEAT: March 23, 2021 Commissioner Meetings

RBC | Commissioners met Tuesday, March. 23 for work sessions and a regular meeting to discuss various county business. CONSTITUTIONAL COUNTY SANCTUARY Rio Blanco County Commissioners discussed a proposed “constitutional sanctuary county” resolution drafted by Rangely residents Elaine Urie, Dan Eddy and Susan Berardi. Interim County Attorney Todd Starr commended[Read More…]

COUNTY BEAT: March 16, 2021

RBC | In work sessions Tuesday, the Board of County Commissioners heard from several Rangely residents who have drafted three resolutions, two for the Town of Rangely and one for the county. They asked the board to consider adopting the county resolution, which they believe would “make a statement” about[Read More…]