RBC | The road construction project on Highway 13 between Meeker and Rifle continues with concrete paving on the southbound lane and shoulder. Travelers should expect single-lane, alternating travel south of Rio Blanco County Road 5 for concrete paving from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday with a[Read More…]
County
County commissioners buck mask mandate
RBC | In a packed room in Rangely, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners heard opinions from county residents and some local and county officials on the statewide face mask mandate issued last week by Governor Polis. All residents in attendance — who were reportedly invited to attend by[Read More…]
NEOWISE…
UPDATED: The prefix “neo” means “new,” not “post” or “after,” as originally written. We appreciate the correction! The name NEOWISE sounds like something out of “The Matrix,” and from a Latin perspective, it means “new-wisdom.” The comet, discovered on March 20, 2020, is actually named for the NASA mission that[Read More…]
News Briefs: July 23, 2020
Stockgrowers fair barbecue canceled RBC | After much thought and consideration to the potential risks associated with COVID-19 the Stockgrowers’ Association events committee has made the tough decision not to have a barbecue during the county fair this year. Please stay tuned for another fundraising opportunity later in the year![Read More…]
Days Gone By: July 16, 2020
The Meeker Herald | 125 years ago • Secret Societies: Rio Blanco Lodge, No. 80, A.F. & A.M. meets the second and fourth Saturdays in each month. Valentine Lodge, No. 47, I.O.O.F. meets every Wednesday evening at 8 o-clock in the Hugus block. • Harman Coulter says the climate here is[Read More…]
News Briefs: July 16, 2020
Stockgrowers fair barbecue canceled RBC | After much thought and consideration to the potential risks associated with COVID-19 the Stockgrowers’ Association events committee has made the tough decision not to have a barbecue during the county fair this year. Please stay tuned for another fundraising opportunity later in the year![Read More…]
Feeling green …
Slimy green gunk has begun to coat the bottom of the White River again this year. Filamentous green algae, also known as cladophora or the more poetic ‘rock snot’, has been a recurrent issue in the waterway. A USGS study is underway to determine the cause, with results expected next year,[Read More…]
Commissioners consider term limits for some county officials
OHV users will likely be pleased to hear that the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners and the U.S. Forest Service are considering opening the Buford/New Castle Road to OHV use. The road, which connects Buford with New Castle across a section of the Flat Tops, is managed by the[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Colorado Water Rights Abandonment List
As a Colorado water right holder, have you reviewed the Colorado Division of Water Resources’ (DWR) abandonment list? It is now available. Every 10 years, the DWR presents a list of water rights that the Division Engineer believes to have been “abandoned” to the water court. An abandoned right is[Read More…]
Fire Update: July 16, 2020
The Rocky Mountain Incident Management Blue Team took command of the Fawn Creek, Stewart and Wolf fires early Wednesday. Thursday afternoon they issued an update on the firefighting efforts: “Aerial resources supporting the Fawn Creek, Stewart, and Wolf fires assisted with the initial attack of a new fire west of[Read More…]
Public Notices: July 16, 2020
RIO BLANCO COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL CONTRACTOR SETTLEMENT RIO BLANCO COUNTY 2020 CHIP SEAL PROJECT NOTICE is hereby given that on the 11th day of August, 2020 at Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be authorized by the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners with Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. dba[Read More…]
Statewide Colorado mask mandate goes into effect Friday, July 17
RBC | Governor Jared Polis is issuing an executive order, effective Friday, July 17, requiring all Coloradans ages 10 and up to wear a mask in indoor public spaces. Announcing a statewide mask requirement for public indoor spaces (like stores & businesses) unless someone has a medical condition or disability[Read More…]
