Rio Blanco County Public Health confirmed 8 new cases of COVID-19 this week, 2 of which have led to hospitalization. The total case count is 9, with 8 in Meeker, and one in Rangely. You can find more details on our website, HT1885.com
The unofficial election results for Rio Blanco County are in, including local votes on term limits. Residents have chosen to place term limits on the County Assessor, Clerk and Recorder, Commissioners and Treasurer. They also voted not to put term limits on the Sheriff or the Coroner. Total voter turnout in Rio Blanco County this election was 81.22 percent.
More results on state and national elections are also on the front page, along with the outcome of the Elk Creek Ranch litigation reported in the October 29th Edition. lk Creek Ranch Owner’s Association prevailed in its lawsuit against developer William H. Wheeler for breaching his fiduciary duties while he was a director on its board. Again you can find more details on the case on the front page.
After more than two weeks of almost daily workshops, the county commissioners are ready to start making decisions about the county’s 2021 budget. In the workshops, department heads were able to share their requests — and concerns, in some cases — with the commissioners. A recap of the first week of workshops is on page 2A
Find upcoming events and announcements in our news briefs section on page 3A. This month Taj Mahal Blues will perform at the Tank Center for Sonic Arts in Rangely and you can watch online. The Western Rio Blanco County swimming pool and hot tub will be closed November 13th through the 22nd for repairs and maintenance. Colorado Northwestern Community College upcoming events are Museum Curation, Basic Search and Rescue, and a Women’s COBRA Self Defense Program. All that, and information on COVID-19 testing options in the area are on page 3A
Last month the Department of Veterans Affairs rolled their VA Mobile Medical Unit into Rangely for the first time. The Unit provides non-urgent, preventative health care services to veterans living in rural areas of Colorado and Utah.
In other Rangely news, long time resident Tarrah Patch has opened a new Flower Shop at 101 South White Avenue. The new store, the Wildflower was made possible with the acquisition of assets from the Meeker Flower Shop.
This week’s conservation corner explains the White River Integrated Water Initiative. More on the Conservation Corner, the VA Mobile Health Unit, Rangely’s newest business The Wildflower, and the kick off of LEAP in 2021 are on page 5A.
This time 100 years ago in The Meeker Herald it was written: “Some candidates (on both tickets) were assured of election, but when the votes were counted they say there was a good deal of unnecessary lying.”
More from past editions in Days Gone By on page 4B, where you can also find public notices, including local government meeting agendas and budget notices, invitations to bid, and more.
For the second time this season the Cowboys shut out an opponent. The Cedaredge Bruins struggled to get their offense going against the Meeker defense and the Cowboys came away with a definitive 44-0 win. The HT also broadcasted the game live on our Facebook page, you can watch the whole thing in the sports section of our website.
And the Rangely Panthers bested the Hayden Tigers 44-6. The win extended their record to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in league play. The Panthers will look to keep their perfect record when the Vail Christian Saints travel to Rangely on Friday, Nov. 6.
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