RBC | The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it has released the Final Environmental Assessment for its proposed Travel Management Resource Management Plan Amendment for the 1.5-million acre White River Field Office in northwestern Colorado. The proposed plan amendment will provide access for diverse recreational opportunities, including off-road[Read More…]
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Free rodeo Aug. 1
MEEKER | The Aug. 1 Meeker Summer Rodeo will be free to all thanks to sponsorships from Mountain Valley Bank and H & H Processing. Come enjoy the show and enter to win the raffle.
Protecting yourself on the internet: credit card skimmers
RBC | I need to preface this article with my opinion that this particular scam will most likely never occur in Rio Blanco County however, it is possible. Possible, but very unlikely. Nevertheless, it is important to remember to be cautious when you travel to “the city.” The description of[Read More…]
Annual public hearing on aircraft and motorized vehicle use for wild horse management set for Aug. 2
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management is conducting its annual public hearing to discuss the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft for monitoring and managing wild horses on public lands in Colorado. The meeting will be held Aug. 2 from 6-7 p.m. at the BLM Little Snake Field Office,[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: July 15-21, 2019
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…]
National Night Out in Rangely
RANGELY | Celebrate National Night Out with the Rangely Police Department Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 6-8 p.m. in the Rangely Town Square. There will be a First Responder Costume Contest with prizes, free hot dogs and drinks provided by the Town of Rangely and the Rangely Chamber, and games for[Read More…]
Be wary of mother deer; don’t approach or touch fawns
RBC | Mother deer are giving birth to fawns now and Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents and visitors to be wary of does at this time of year. “Like any mother, a doe will protect her young so be careful when you’re out walking in town or in a[Read More…]
MAY-JUNE 2019 WARRANTY DEEDS
MAY SELLER: LANDEREIEN PROPERTIES LLC BUYER: ANDREW AND MARY THOMSON DESCRIPTION: RIDGE ESTATES AMENDED 309018 32, 33 1450 & 1550 FLAG CREEK DR TRANSACTION: $180,000.00 SELLER: JONATHAN AND BARBARA DANIELS BUYER: ANGELIA SIMPSON DESCRIPTION: MESA VISTA EAST SUBDIVISION (MINOR) 193057 5 258 E RANGELY AVE MINERAL RIGHTS TRANSACTION: $104,000.00 SELLER:[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Shoot
RBC | This past Saturday, July 20, was the County Shoot. It was held in Rangely at the Elks Range as well as the CNCC Range. 4-H members from Rangely and Meeker competed in: air rifle, .22, shot gun, muzzle loader, and archery disciplines. After the shoot a lasagna lunch[Read More…]
New Biz–Elk Haven Lodge
RBC | When he first came to the Meeker area from his home state of Michigan on an elk hunt in 1993, Pete Granquist wasn’t planning on starting a business here, much less a hunting lodge. Granquist started hunting on a regular basis with Jerry Purcell but came to love[Read More…]
County Beat: July 25, 2019
RBC | Public Health Nurse Alice Harvey updated the Rio Blanco County Commissioners Tuesday on the status of the department. A breakdown of the public health budget indicates 41% of the budget is spent on maternal and child health programs like the WIC (Women-Infant-Children) supplemental nutrition program. Another 21% is[Read More…]
Highway 13 project update
MEEKER | For the week of July 22, Hwy. 13 travelers can expect single-lane, alternating travel from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and a 12-foot width restriction, from 6 a.m to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday north of County Road 5 shoulder and embankment work continue.
