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Editor’s Column: Hooray for public participation

We, like many of you, have spent multiple hours over the last few weeks listening to the county’s budget work sessions for each department. We’ve reported on some of those department work sessions already and are following up on others with additional background information. Some of that reporting has encouraged[Read More…]

October 31, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

RBC sees uptick in COVID-19 cases

RBC | “We all have to be vigilant,” Rio Blanco County Public Health Director told the board of commissioners Tuesday regarding an uptick in COVID-19 cases.

October 30, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

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Fire season is not over

RBC | Extreme drought and fire conditions continue to plague Northwest Colorado as we head into mid-autumn. According to Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola, last week the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District responded to five human-start fires, four of which were allegedly started by hunters in the forest. “We[Read More…]

October 22, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

With a $2.3 million budget shortfall, four county jobs are on the chopping block

RBC | Budget work sessions last week culminated in two special meetings Monday and Tuesday as commissioners tackle a shortfall now expected to reach $2.3 million. Late Friday after work sessions, the board issued a notice for a special meeting on Monday at 8 a.m. to discuss “county restructuring due[Read More…]

September 4, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Open for business?

[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] County commissioners submitted a letter to the state’s Department of Public Health and Environment on April 29 requesting a variance for the county in relation to COVID-19 related restrictions, citing low caseload and plans in place. The board received a response via[Read More…]

May 14, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

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RBC still behind in census response

RBC | Rio Blanco County residents should expect to see their mailed census forms showing up sometime this month, after a delay. Last week, The Bureau announced their updated paper invitation and questionnaire mailing schedule, which was delayed due to social distancing at their paper facilities and the USPS. Households[Read More…]

April 25, 2020 by editor Comments are Disabled

Less child abuse and neglect calls during COVID-19 could signal underreporting

RBC | While calls have been down during the stay-at-home orders, Rio Blanco County Human Services Director Barb Bofinger says that may actually be cause for concern. “There aren’t eyes on these kids like there normally are,” Bofinger told the Board of County Commissioners by phone Tuesday. Without teachers and[Read More…]

April 25, 2020 by editor 2 comments

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April 24, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Public Notices

Public Notices: April 23, 2020

RIO BLANCO COUNTY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PUBLICATION LIST MARCH 2020 FUND:GENERAL VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT AIRGAS, TOOLS, 105.85 ALIGN MULTIMEDIA, PURCH SVCS, 5,000.00 ALSCO, PURCH SVCS, 1,185.28 SYNCB/AMAZON, SPPLY, 2,884.31 AMBASSADOR BLINDS, SPPLY, 720.00 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 253.78 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 332.63 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 421.83 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 147.05[Read More…]

April 23, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Stay-at-home order ends April 26, with restrictions

RBC | Rumors that Gov. Polis would extend the stay-at-home order appear to be unfounded after his press conference Monday, April 20. It won’t be life as we knew it before COVID-19, but Colorado’s official stay-at-home order will be lifted as planned on April 26. Statewide compliance with public health[Read More…]

April 22, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Fresh Faces …

Miniature bovines, some of them carbon copies of their parents, have made their appearance in Rio Blanco County over the last few weeks. Though there will be no annual dance this year to celebrate the success of calving season, the babies still represent fresh hope and new beginnings while the[Read More…]

April 22, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Government entities to put on “Sirens of Appreciation Parade” this Saturday

RBC | Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday a “Sirens of Appreciation” parade. Various government entities will bring out their law enforcement, EMS and fire vehicles and follow routes in both Meeker and Rangely with sirens sounding. The parade will take place this Saturday at 3 p.m. The purpose[Read More…]

April 16, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled