Author: Special to the Herald Times

Predator discussions scheduled in Meeker

MEEKER I Following a well-attended meeting in Meeker last month, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will again offer the public an opportunity to learn about mule deer management and the White River mule deer herd, including a discussion of the effectiveness of predator management as a way to boost deer numbers.

BLM to host scenic value meetings

RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a series of community workshops in northwestern Colorado the week of Aug. 8 to hear from the public about what matters to them most about the scenic views on BLM lands.These open house workshops are part of the visual resources inventory[Read More…]

Speaker coming to RBC Fair

RBC | A speaker from the National Beef Speakers Bureau will visit the Rio Blanco County Fair this year. Jo Stanko from Steamboat Springs will be speaking from 9-9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 6.

Body found in apartment

MEEKER I Jennifer Starling, 41, was found dead in her apartment by two friends July 26 after Starling did not respond to phone calls or knocks on her door.Rio Blanco County Coroner Dr. Albert Krueger said an autopsy has been completed and the cause of death will not be known[Read More…]

Speaker coming to RBC fair

RBC |  A speaker from the National Beef Speakers Bureau will visit the Rio Blanco County Fair this year. Jo Stanko from Steamboat Springs will be speaking from 9-9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 6.

Pennies Plus project

MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Historical Society is asking everyone to share your pennies (all other coins accepted, too!) to help us pay off our book loan debt.

Shooting Sports contestants

Twenty-eight RBC 4-H shooters competed in the annual Rio Blanco County Fair County Shoot-off at the Meeker Sportsman’s Range Saturday last. Rangely formed two new clubs this year: the Rangely Stick Throwers (an archery club) led by James Odom and Brady Shelton and .22’s led by Daniel and Tammi Dorris.[Read More…]

Dragon Wash trails

RANGELY I The BLM’s White River Field Office is releasing an environmental assessment for public review and comment on the Dragon Trail Interpretive Sites Project.