The Republican and Democratic caucuses, held Monday evening, saw heavier-than-normal attendance. In Rangely, there was unusually high attendance at the Rangely Republican Precinct Caucuses in precincts One and Two. Attendees re-elected precinct chairs with Fletcher and Christina Buckler representing Precinct One and Andy Key and Sam Tolley representing Precinct Two.[Read More…]
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Lottery held for 300 Dinosaur National Monument boating permits
DINO I The annual tradition of the lottery for high-season boating permits on the Green and Yampa rivers in Dinosaur National Monument was recently held. This year saw a record number of lottery applications for the 300 available launches.
Letter to the Editor: Oil, gas partnerships with Rio Blanco County appreciated
Dear Editor: Times are tough for the natural gas business in Northwest Colorado. But tough times don’t diminish the appreciation our association has for partnerships in Rio Blanco County.
New RBC Justice Center About Open for Business
NWCCOG grant worth $66,000
RBC I Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet announced Friday that the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments has won a $66,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Senior night…
70-mile White River Rumble set for March 12 for long-distance snowmobilers
70-mile White River Rumble set for March 12 for long-distance snowmobilers
RBC I Not for the leisure rider or those who go snowmobiling once or twice a year, a 70-mile endurance race will be held in Meeker in March. Sponsored by the White River Snowmobile Club and Extreme Power Sports, the 2016 White River Rumble Cross Country Race will be held[Read More…]
I Ride With James…
Better City contracts signed by Meeker, Rio Blanco County
RBC I Earlier this month, Rio Blanco County and the Town of Meeker signed a contract to run through the rest of the year with Better City LLC for the facilitation of strategies for Better City’s “Economic Development Strategies Phase IV Report—Recommended Action Plan.”
Letter to the Editor: Water update from new chair of YWG RT
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to residents of Rio Blanco County and residents of those in the Yampa-White-Green rivers basin.
Colorado kids sought for conservation art
RBC I The Junior Duck Stamp Program (JDS) is in full flight in 2016, and all Colorado students (K-12) are welcome to participate.
Letter to the Editor: New front of Justice Center just doesn’t match
Dear Editor: I just want to say I agree with everything stated in the letters in the Feb. 11 edition of the paper by Bobbie Amick and Connie Theos.