Episode 10 ~ June 25, 2020

Here’s Rio Blanco County news from the June 25 edition of the Rio Blanco Herald Times. *fireworks sounds* Fireworks are one of america’s favorite pastimes, but for some, the pops and crackles can be disruptive or downright scary, especially if the noise is unexpected. Adults and children with autism-related noise sensitivity can have a hard time calming down after the disruption, family pets may panic or bolt, and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder can be triggered as well. Please be considerate this coming holiday. Read more … and refresh your memory on what types of fireworks are legal and illegal in our state ... on page 1A. Have you voted yet? Primary ballots are due back by Tuesday, June 30. You can drop your ballot off at the courthouse ballot boxes, or mail it. If you are unaffiliated or independent, make sure you only return one party ballot. Contact tracing is underway after a second positive case of COVID-19 was announced last week. If you’ve been in close contact with the person who tested positive, you’ve probably already been notified by public health. Contract tracing, while not perfect, is effective when combined with safety measures like social distancing, wearing a mask in public, self isolating if you have symptoms and getting tested if you think you might have COVID-19. More info from Public Health Director Alice Harvey on pages 1A and in the County Beat on page 7A. Rangely residents Sara Woodall and Lyndon Cordova welcomed a baby girl just a bit earlier than planned last Friday. Miss Cora Mae was born in the back of an ambulance about 10 minutes from Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs. The family thanked the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office for helping them get through the road construction, and mom and baby are doing well. Check out the new cutie and more from the family on page 1A. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has received increased wolf sighting reports in the state. The closest pack to our neck of the woods has been sighted in neighboring Moffat County, but has be