RBC I In work sessions, the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners discussed preparing scoping comments on the proposed revision of the regulations governing the BLM’s grazing program. The Bureau of Land Management is accepting scoping comments in advance of a proposed revision of regulations that govern the BLM’s[Read More…]
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Rio Blanco County Projected Population 2020-2030
RBC | This data visualization shows how the county’s population is projected to change over the next ten years. This year, Generation Z’ers will surpass Baby Boomers as the largest percentage of residents, and by 2030 Generation Z will make up almost half of the population of Rio Blanco County.[Read More…]
Whirling Disease resistant rainbow trout now a reality
RBC I Whirling Disease first impacted Colorado’s rainbow trout in the mid-1990s and eliminated many wild populations of this popular sport fish. The aquatic tragedy sparked a decades-long effort by Colorado Parks and Wildlife research scientists to find a remedy and re-establish populations.
OPINION—Guest Post: Northwest Colorado at energy crossroads
By ROOT ROUTLEDGE Special to the Herald Times RBC I Northwest Colorado counties Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt are at the crossroads of a new 21st Century future, transformed by the threats and opportunities our climate crisis presents. With the fossil fuel industry, especially coal, providing so many working family[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: CSP Youth Academy
RBC I Once again, it’s time to look toward the youth of Colorado where we give them an experience of a lifetime. The mission of a Colorado State Patrol Trooper is not just enforcing the laws on the state’s highways and interstates. We are also very involved in educating the[Read More…]
Days Gone By …
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago W.H. Jones of this place, has leased the Steele ranch and road house at Buford, and will run the place for the next two years. The Steele family has gone to Mississippi to reside. Our hustling friend, A.J. Gregory, is advertising in the Vernal[Read More…]
Deadline for board nominations this Friday
RBC | As election season churns along at a national level, here in Rio Blanco County residents have a few days left to self-nominate for a smorgasbord of, well, boards. Elections are set for May 5, 2020. Local boards can directly affect the lives of residents in good and bad[Read More…]
CPW offers mentored youth turkey hunts
MEEKER I If you are a novice hunter under 18 and want to learn how to hunt wild turkey, Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages you to apply for a chance at participating in a pair of mentored turkey hunts on private lands this spring. Prospective hunters must submit their application[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review Feb. 10-16
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Fire at remote cabin reportedly claims two lives
UPDATE: According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Monday, county road and bridge crews are working to get heavy equipment to the site of a cabin fire off of County Rd. 14 southeast of Meeker. Deep snow and the remote location of the site have made accessing the cabin[Read More…]
OPINION—Editor’s Column: Yes, dear reader, opinions are biased
By NIKI TURNER [email protected] I warned y’all last week that our opinion section was about to heat up, and I attempted to explain our journalistic philosophy about what we include in the opinion section and why. For folks who actually read the print edition (or its digital counterpart), I think[Read More…]
Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month with CNCC
RBC I February is National Children’s Dental Health month. In celebration, the CNCC Dental Hygiene program coordinates with Rangely and Meeker School District students every spring to have regular cleanings, x-rays, oral hygiene instruction, sealants and fluoride for free. Health histories were sent home in January, so please fill them[Read More…]
