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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

Diapers for cigarettes

County program hopes to entice pregnant women to quit smoking RBC — Women who are smoking while pregnant have a new incentive to stop — free diapers for a year.

December 4, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County canvass confirms election results

RBC — County election officials canvassed votes and completed the post-election audit Nov. 13. Both went well, said County Clerk Nancy Amick. There was only one small glitch.

December 4, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Public hearing on adoption of 2009 budget set for Dec. 8 at RBC Administration Building

RBC — With its lawsuit with ExxonMobil pending, budgeting has been a challenge for Rio Blanco County. However, the 2009 budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Administration Building.

December 4, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Christmas tree permits available for area forest

RBC — Christmas tree cutting permits will soon be available from all offices of the White River National Forest. Christmas tree cutting is allowed in most areas on the White River National Forest with the following exceptions: wilderness areas, commercial timber sales, recreation and ski area, administrative areas, Glenwood Canyon[Read More…]

November 27, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Energy companies are taking conservative approach to ’09

Companies’ plans tied to U.S. economy RBC — With the slowdown in the economy and the uncertainty of the markets, energy companies operating in Rio Blanco County are approaching the new year accordingly. “We can’t speculate about 2009, because we don’t know what the economy will do,” said Jim Lowry[Read More…]

November 27, 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

He digs fossils: Bill Hawes finds motherlode in Rio Blanco County

When he’s digging for fossils, Bill Hawes Jr. never knows what he will uncover. That’s the fun part.

November 20, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

County turnout is 86 percent

Record number of Rio Blanco County voters cast ballots in Nov. 4 election RBC — Rio Blanco County voters turned out in record numbers for last week’s general election.

November 13, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Administrator answers questions about tax suitAdministrator answers questions about tax suit

RBC — Pat Hooker, Rio Blanco County administrator, responded to questions about the use tax and the potential effect if the county loses its lawsuit with ExxonMobil. Question: Does the county have a good case?

October 30, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Criminal status via toll-free number

RBC — Crime victims and concerned citizens can call toll free (888) 263-8463 to find out information about whether an offender is still in custody and to receive notification of

October 30, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

School bond votes highlight lengthy ballots

RBC — It’s countdown to election time for the Meeker and Rangely school districts. Both districts will have bond initiatives on Tuesday’s general election ballot. And both are confident they have made their case to voters. “I’m still hearing positive support,” said Rangely Superintendent Dwayne New-man. “I have heard comments[Read More…]

October 30, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled