PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The White River National Forest is seeking public comments on a proposed wildlife habitat improvement project that would treat up to 14,121 acres of National Forest System lands in the Blanco Ranger District southeast of Meeker over the next 15 to 20 years. The Southwest Blanco[Read More…]
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Innovative collaboration leads to new South Fork bridge
MEEKER | The White River National Forest has a new bridge across the South Fork, made possible by a unique collaboration between the US Air Force Academy, the US Forest Service and Rio Blanco County. “This is my pride and joy,” said Greg Rosenmerkel, project lead. Rosenmerkel was a civil[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Wolves, wolves and more wolves
As you likely know, the courts vacated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) 2020 final delisting rule of gray wolves. Gray wolves outside of the Northern Rocky Mountain population are now protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as endangered in Colorado and many other states. Do you spend[Read More…]
White River National Forest to lift fire restrictions over most of Forest
RBC | Beginning Friday, most ranger districts on the White River National Forest will lift fire restrictions. The Aspen-Sopris, Blanco, Eagle-Holy Cross, and Rifle ranger districts are lifting restrictions Friday as fire danger has decreased with the recent snow. The Dillon Ranger District is coordinating with Summit County and will[Read More…]
Fire restrictions changing for Blanco District
[responsivevoice_button voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Fire restrictions are changing across several jurisdictions within the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire and Aviation Management Unit region, and the public is urged to check with local offices before heading out this weekend. The following areas will remain in Stage 1 fire[Read More…]
Fighting fires during COVID-19
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] EDITOR’S NOTE: Dry conditions in Rio Blanco County contributed to the rapid growth of a wildfire last month in Lions Canyon. The potential for a significant wildfire season, coupled with risks to firefighters during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted the White River National Forest[Read More…]
Applicants sought for noxious weed management grants
RBC | The Colorado Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for 2017 Noxious Weed Management grants. This year, the Department plans to award more than $755,000 in grant funds to organizations and associations for projects that focus on controlling the state’s designated noxious weeds. Of that amount, over $105,000[Read More…]
Caves will be closed statewide on July 19
RBC I Colorado cavers have been notified that all Colorado, South Dakota and most Wyoming public caves with the U.S. Forest Service will be closed, starting July 19, to protect bats from White-Nose Syndrome, which is caused by fungus and disturbs the animals during hibernation,
Forest Service morale sinks to a new low
RBC — When Dave Iverson first came to the U.S. Forest Service’s regional office in Ogden, Utah, in 1980, he was drawn by a love for the outdoors and a desire to do good work on the public lands. But after spending almost three decades on planning and policy, he[Read More…]
Public invited to rangeland training workshop
MEEKER — The White River Conservation District in partnership with the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative, USDA-NRCS, U.S. Forest Service and BLM is conducting a free workshop to demonstrate what federal rangeland management professionals look at when making decisions on rangeland.
Public invited to rangeland training workshop
MEEKER — The White River Conservation District in partnership with the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative, USDA-NRCS, U.S. Forest Service and BLM is conducting a free workshop to demonstrate what federal rangeland management professionals look at when making decisions on rangeland.
Prescribed burns are planned for region
RBC — Federal fire officials from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit are preparing several prescribed burns this spring in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin and Rio Blanco counties. The purpose of these prescribed burns is to reduce fuels and improve wildlife habitat.
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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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