RBC | This data visualization shows how the county’s population is projected to change over the next ten years. This year, Generation Z’ers will surpass Baby Boomers as the largest percentage of residents, and by 2030 Generation Z will make up almost half of the population of Rio Blanco County.[Read More…]
Month: February 2020
Panthers challenge DeBeque, dominate district pigtail game
RANGELY I The DeBeque Dragons traveled to Rangely for both teams’ final games of the regular season. The girls’ game proved to be a thriller and featured the lady Panthers trailing most of the game and winning on a last-second shot. DeBeque, the defending 1A boys’ state champions, didn’t figure[Read More…]
Lady Panthers end regular season with dramatic win
RANGELY I The lady Panthers secured a much needed Western Slope League win against the DeBeque Dragons on Friday, Feb. 21. Coming into the game the Panthers were in a sixth-place conference tie with Paonia, who fell to Hotchkiss on Thursday. With the win against DeBeque, the Panthers secured the[Read More…]
Whirling Disease resistant rainbow trout now a reality
RBC I Whirling Disease first impacted Colorado’s rainbow trout in the mid-1990s and eliminated many wild populations of this popular sport fish. The aquatic tragedy sparked a decades-long effort by Colorado Parks and Wildlife research scientists to find a remedy and re-establish populations.
OPINION—Guest Post: Northwest Colorado at energy crossroads
By ROOT ROUTLEDGE Special to the Herald Times RBC I Northwest Colorado counties Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt are at the crossroads of a new 21st Century future, transformed by the threats and opportunities our climate crisis presents. With the fossil fuel industry, especially coal, providing so many working family[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: CSP Youth Academy
RBC I Once again, it’s time to look toward the youth of Colorado where we give them an experience of a lifetime. The mission of a Colorado State Patrol Trooper is not just enforcing the laws on the state’s highways and interstates. We are also very involved in educating the[Read More…]
Days Gone By …
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago W.H. Jones of this place, has leased the Steele ranch and road house at Buford, and will run the place for the next two years. The Steele family has gone to Mississippi to reside. Our hustling friend, A.J. Gregory, is advertising in the Vernal[Read More…]
A FAMILY AFFAIR …
Nick Gianinetti placed in the top 10 in the semi-pro division at the last RMSHA race near Bear Lake, Idaho. His wife Andrea placed 12th in the amateur division, gaining some valuable experience. Their family is headed to Afton, Wyoming this weekend for the next chance to earn points in[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Family Dollar
Dear Editor: The Walbridge Wing, residents and staff would like to thank Family Dollar, Kim and the community members that donated all of the balloons and roses for our residents. The residents were amazed. Thank you for the kindness. The Staff of Walbridge Wing Meeker
Deadline for board nominations this Friday
RBC | As election season churns along at a national level, here in Rio Blanco County residents have a few days left to self-nominate for a smorgasbord of, well, boards. Elections are set for May 5, 2020. Local boards can directly affect the lives of residents in good and bad[Read More…]
CPW offers mentored youth turkey hunts
MEEKER I If you are a novice hunter under 18 and want to learn how to hunt wild turkey, Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages you to apply for a chance at participating in a pair of mentored turkey hunts on private lands this spring. Prospective hunters must submit their application[Read More…]
OPINION—Guest Post: Climate change is not a matter of ‘belief’
By BOB DORSETT, MD Special to the Herald Times RBC I Ms. Hemmerich’s guest post last week is an unfortunate lesson in misinformation, partial information, and logical fallacy. I will be brief in response. I hope your readers will take the time to review the summaries of valid climate science[Read More…]