Thanks for listening to Rio Blanco County News from the Herald Times. Here are top stories from the July 2 edition.
Ty Gates will be the next Rio Blanco County Commissioner for District 3, taking the seat vacated by Si Woodruff. Gates won against Mona Avey with 62.49 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results.
Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect tomorrow, July 2, in the White River National Forest. Under stage 1 restrictions, fires are only allowed in designated fire grates in developed campgrounds. No other fires of any type are allowed, including charcoal, smoking, use of explosives, welding or torches, or internal combustion engines lacking a spark arrestor.
Rio Blanco County and the BLM White River Field Office are not entering fire restrictions at this time.
Rio Blanco County’s coronavirus case count continues to tick upward, with the fourth case announced Tuesday. Pioneers Medical Center shared a press release stating a relief employee had tested positive, but was asymptomatic.
Residents in Rangely held what they titled the All American Freedom March Friday, June 26. A parade honored first responders, veterans and local law enforcement, followed by a free barbecue. More on page 1A.
An iconic Meeker property is for sale. Sleep Cat Ranch has been listed with local agent Suzan Pelloni for $7.9 million. Check out the story on page 2A.
License requirements for State Wildlife Areas and State Trust Lands are now in effect. If you are 18 or older, you must have a valid hunting or fishing license to access these areas. More on page 1B.
ERBM Recreation and Park District discussed budget projections and projects at two meetings in June. Budget projections show decreases to ERBM’s fund balance every year for the next 10 years. More details on page 2B.
Check out the Range Call special section in this week’s edition for an event schedule, information on where you can livestream the parade and fireworks if you’d rather not go out, messages from local businesses and more.
Apart from the flags and fireworks, Americans also love to celebrate with something else on the Fourth of July: hot dogs. More than 150 million of them are consumed during Independence Day celebrations across the country. According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, that’s enough hot dogs to stretch from D.C. to LA more than 5 times.
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