RBC I Tiffany Jehorek, the district conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Meeker reminds area ranchers and farmers that the new Farm Bill has established changes relative to wetlands in Rio Blanco County.
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Rangely, Meeker and Dinosaur get DOLA grants
RBC I Mike Samson, chairman of The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, and Jeff Eskelson, AGNC vice chairman and Rio Blanco County commissioner, are pleased to announce that through AGNC’s $50,000 mini-grant program awarded from state Department Of Local Affairs (DOLA), a $3,750 grant on behalf of the Town of[Read More…]
Forests now open; be safe and be aware
RBC I With Memorial Day this coming weekend, thousands of travelers are getting ready to kick off the summer outdoor recreation season. As people are getting tents and gear ready, the U.S. Forest Service encourages the public to be safe when enjoying their national forests.
Memorial to be nominated for governor’s award
BLM seeks local comment regarding county horse fence
MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management released Tuesday a preliminary environmental assessment for construction of four segments of fence in association with the Herd Management Area boundary in Rio Blanco County. The fence will serve to contain wild horses within the Piceance-East Douglas HMA. The 137-mile perimeter of the[Read More…]
Old Timer’s dance, dinner and Meekerpalooza slated for June 7
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association 102nd anniversary “Centennial plus 2” Old Timer’s Reunion Dinner and Dance will be held on June 7 at the Freeman E. Fairfield Community Center. Invitations have been mailed to members containing registration forms that must be returned by May 24 via mail.
State increases enforcement of seat belt law
RBC I Beginning Monday, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 65 law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado are joining the nationwide Click It or Ticket May Mobilization effort to increase education and enforcement of seat belt laws.
Guest Editorial: Ruling on wild horse fence to affect future
RBC I On April 21, The Cloud Foundation (TCF), Front Range Equine Rescue (FRER) and noted equine photographer Carol Walker, director of field documentation for Wild Horse Freedom Federation (WHFF), filed an appeal in District of Columbia Circuit Court to U.S. District Court’s November 2013 dismissal of a lawsuit against[Read More…]
BLM seeks resident input by May 22 regarding DEIS on transmission line
RBC I The comment period on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the 400-mile Energy Gateway South Transmission Project is set to close on May 22, and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) encourages interested individuals to review and comment soon.
Warranty Deeds: April 2014
Seller: Raphael E and Nancy G Keeler Buyer: Eric M and Amanda K Jaquez
CDOT Bike, Byways Map online
RBC I With the beginning of spring and the unofficial start of the bicycling season now under way, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has its Bike and Byways Map available via a mobile application, providing instant information to cyclists.
All-encompassing state recreation plan released
DENVER I The final 2014 Colorado Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), the blueprint for sustaining Colorado’s outdoor heritage for current and future generations, has been released.
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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