RBC I Heather Provencio has been selected as the new deputy forest supervisor of the White River National Forest. Provencio is currently the district ranger in the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest in Sedona, Ariz.
WRNF’S Potter wins award
April 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
RBC I In Washington, D.C., on March 27, White River National Forest employee Kim Potter was honored at the 2013 Wings Across the Americas Conservation Awards ceremony for her outstanding work in the field of bird conservation.
Most NFS roads to open May 21
May 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
RBC I The White River National Forest Travel Management Plan was signed by Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams on August 25, 2011.
RBC proud to furnish Capitol Christmas Tree tree
December 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
RBC I Rio Blanco County commissioner Kai Turner joined Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, Under Secretary of Agriculture Harris Sherman, and representatives from the U.S. Forest Service last Friday in Denver for the official announcement that the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree will be provided by the White River National Forest. RBC
Capitol Christmas Tree will come from Meeker area in 2012
December 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
MEEKER I Meeker Mayor Mandi Etheridge will join Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and renowned photographer John Fielder tomorrow in Denver, along with representatives from the White River National Forest and Choose Outdoors to announce the selection of the White River National Forest as the source of the 2012 Capitol Christmas
District urges caution on trails
July 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
MEEKER I This year’s heavy snowpack and cool spring temperatures are affecting travel on roads and trails across the White River National Forest. Many roads and trails that normally open in late May are still covered with snow. Several roads and trails have been covered by landslides. Soils in the high country are saturated, making [...]
Goedert receives accolades
August 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Natasha Goedert, shown here with her husband Billy and children Uri and Sophia, received an award July 29 as Rocky Mountain Region Wildlife Biologist of the Year.
Spring Cave closing aims to save bats
August 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment
MEEKER I Spring Cave is an important biological resource, which is now closed to public access, along with all other caves and abandoned mines of the White River National Forest and the Rocky Mountain Region.
Meadow Creek Fire continues to burn in WRNF
July 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Meadow Creek Fire continues to burn in the upper reaches of Main Elk Creek, approximately 8 miles northwest of New Castle.
Moose on the loose: DOW moves 19 moose
January 15, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Moose moved into the White River National Forest on their own, migrating from other areas. Now, with transplants from Utah, the Division of Wildlife is adding to the local numbers in hopes of establishing a bigger population in Rio Blanco County.
Weed-free hay keeps federal wildlife habitat healthy
November 27, 2008 by Leave a Comment
During the hunting seasons and other times of the year the BLM/Forest Service office in Meeker routinely answers questions about the requirement to use certified weed-free hay on public lands in Colorado. It’s a simple thing that can make a big difference in the quality of big game habitat.
