RBC I One of America’s most respected environmental non-profit organizations has traded in one kind of green for another. Some of the Sierra Club’s board members and most important donors have put the almighty dollar before Mother Earth by encouraging the organization to engage in activities that bolster their bottom[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to all during a difficult time
Dear Editor: I would like to sincerely thank all the amazing and wonderful people in this magnificent little community of Meeker who have given so much of themselves, their time, their love and their donations to HopeWest during our time of hurt and distress. Gina, Dominic and I have always[Read More…]
From My Window: Fun fair ends; children’s names take new look; how to back Colowyo
The sun was out, the temperatures were warm, and during the Rio Blanco County Fair my tired feet and note-taking hands could see pretty clearly outside the window to all corners of Rio Blanco Fair.
Poll: Most Westerners want energy exploration protected
RBC I According to a public opinion poll released by the Western Values Project and conducted by Public Policy Polling, one of the most accurate polling companies in America, the majority of Western voters look to our leaders in Washington to safeguard the American West’s diverse economy on our public[Read More…]
From My Window: Interesting tidbits about tri-county area; RBC county fair rollin’
My windows are so clean this week I could see all the way up to Moffat County, where I encountered the Yampa Valley Data Partners, which shares small snippets of news pertaining to Rio Blanco, Moffat and Routt counties.
U.S. Supreme Court deals major setback to environmentalists on power plant emissions
RBC I The United States Supreme Court two weeks ago dealt a setback to one of the biggest environmental actions of the Obama administration, a rule designed to slash mercury and other toxic air pollution from power plants.
Sage grouse plans run delicate balance
RBC I Northern spotted owls are white-and-brown tree dwellers with sprays of feathers between their eyes. Greater sage grouse are football-sized ground-strutters, whose males flaunt yellow chest sacs during mating season.
From My Window: OHV gathering benefits county; fair starts slowly; towns hear truth
My windows were pretty clear over the weekend, and off-highway vehicles (OHVs) could be seen visiting all parts of Rio Blanco County from the mountains to the east of Meeker to the areas north and south of Rangely—toward Grand Junction and Piceance Creek to the south and up toward Dinosaur[Read More…]
Cloud Foundation blasts BLM plan to sterilize West’s wild horses
RBC I “The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) announcement of plans for managing wild horses on public lands is not only disturbing but highlights their commitment to managing wild horses to extinction,” stated Ginger Kathrens, Volunteer Executive Director of The Cloud Foundation (TCF).
Letter to the Editor: Man from Meeker made my day
Dear Editor: My motorcycle trip last week could have been much briefer if it wasn’t for local Dale Lloyd. In my haste to go for a ride I discovered I had left my wallet at home.
Letter to the Editor: Caution on offers to print grant deeds, assessment profiles
Dear Editor: We have heard from several people in the community who have received solicitations from a company called Record Transfer Services. They are offering a copy of your current Grant Deed and Property Assessment Profile.
Outfitters threatened by minimum wage order; exemption sought
RBC I For more than 40 years, Mike Cottingham has been sending teenagers into national parks, forests and wilderness areas for multi-week backcountry outings. They run rapids, ride horseback and summit some of the West’s most famous peaks. But Cottingham believes he will be forced out of business by a[Read More…]
