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Registration fees will jump July 1

Prepare now for higher vehicle registration fees on renewal notices and fines for late registrations beginning July 1.

March 5, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Children and weight: Tough subject for parents

I’m sure that this is not the first time you have heard this information: America’s kids are increasingly overweight. The news articles are everywhere talking about the growing number of kids who are medically classified as at risk for overweight.

February 26, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County youth show livestock in Denver

RBC — Below are the results for Rio Blanco County 4-H and FFA members who showed livestock at the 2009 National Western Stock Show. Market Lambs Black-Face Lambs Showed but did not place — Taylor Neilson of Meeker Speckle Face-crosses of Wool Breeds Lamb: 11th place (out of 25 entries)[Read More…]

February 26, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Veterans review information listed

RBC — Veterans who have been medically separated from military service since Sept. 11, 2001, will have the opportunity to have their disability ratings reviewed to ensure fairness and accuracy.

February 26, 2009 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Rifle prison gets reprieve from governor

RBC — Northwest Colorado, with concerns about the slowdown in oil and gas activity, received some good economic news last week with the announcement the Rifle Correctional Center would remain open.

February 26, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

County still hoping for state grant

RBC — Rio Blanco County was counting on a Colorado Department of Local Affairs grant to help pay for projects such as the improvement of County Road 4.

February 19, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

County board appointments

Rio Blanco County board appointments or re-appointments

February 19, 2009 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Deadline for county survey is March 1

RBC — A community survey was distributed to all households in Rio Blanco County in late January in an effort to collect information for the update to the county’s master plan. A total of 2,675 surveys were mailed and, to date, 400 have been returned.

February 19, 2009 by Herald Times Staff 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

November incidents up 15.3 percent

RBC — The combined incidents for the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and the Meeker Police Department rose significantly during November 2008, with a 15.3 percent increase in activity compared to November 2007.

January 22, 2009 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

County has $225 million wish list ready, just in case

RBC — It’s uncertain if a federal economic stimulus package will ever become reality, but Rio Blanco County and the towns of Meeker and Rangely have their wish lists prepared, just in case.

January 8, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Looking ahead to 2009

Editor’s note: A mix of Rio Blanco County leaders were asked to look ahead to 2009 to identify what they see as the major issues and challenges in their particular field, whether it be education or local government or business. Here are their responses …

January 1, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled