RBC I Summer has arrived and for many gardeners that means heat, drought and watering bans. This can be hard on gardeners as well as their landscapes.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Frequently asked questions about burn ban
RBC I 1. Does the Governor’s Executive Order only apply on state lands? Answer: No. The governor’s Executive Order establishes a statewide ban on open burning. It defines open burning and sets forth exceptions. In general, local governments and federal land management agencies may have more restrictive requirements.
Freestyle motocross
MEEKER I Bringing X-Game type freestyle motocross action to local Colorado venues and events, Mobile FMX will be stopping in Meeker on their Colorado-Utah-Nevada tour for the 2012 Range Call Fourth of July celebrations.
Welcome home, Toni Simmons
RBC I Toni Simmons was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma cancer in April 2009.
Don’t destroy water rights system
RBC I A pair of ballot proposals, for which signatures are currently being collected, would ask voters to destroy Colorado’s 160 year old system of water rights, says a new issue paper published by Colorado’s free-market think tank, the Independence Institute.
Another recycling center for Rio Blanco County?
RBC I Kate Nowak, executive director of Yampa Valley Data Partners in Craig, presented a layout for a possible second recycling center to be located in Rangely.
Letters to the Editor: June 28, 2012
Thank you veterans Dear Editor: As everyone knows from the column in last week’s letter to the editor, Meeker had some very special guests in our town. The Wounded Warriors cycled from Rangely to Meeker and stayed overnight in Meeker.
Fraternity team cycling for people with disabilities
DINOSAUR I A team of cyclists participating in the 25th Journey of Hope, presented by KRG Capital, arrived in Craig Thursday, June 21 as part of a nine-week, 4,000-mile cycling event across the country to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities.
Local pastor publishes second book
MEEKER I Students of the Holy Bible know it isn’t always an easy book to interpret. Local pastor and author Dr. J.D. Watson hopes to answer some of those difficult Bible questions with the publication of his second book, “Truth on Tough Texts.”
RBC’s audit looks good
MEEKER I Auditor Paul Miller gave the Rio Blanco Board of Commissioners a glowing report at their June 25 meeting. “You guys do a great job,” said Miller. He added that the county’s budget is balanced and the board passed the compliment to budget director Chris Singleton, saying she has[Read More…]
White River fish stressed by low flows
MEEKER I Due to low flows in the White River, Colorado Parks and Wildlife managers are requesting that anglers fish only during the cooler, early morning hours, or to look for alternative fishing locations that are not as significantly affected by the current climate conditions.
Elks Park grand re-opening
RANGELY I Over the last year, Rangely residents have watched Elks Park undergo a facelift, from new restrooms and dugouts to a custom-made entrance sign and a larger pavilion.
