Episode 29 ~ November 5, 2020

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