RBC | Ed Perlmutter released the following statement regarding the gubernatorial campaign: “Over the last couple weeks, I’ve realized the demands of running for governor and of serving in Congress were going to take more from me than I can give. “The democratic primary field is crowded, and whether I[Read More…]
County
Guest Editorial: Under the Dome: News from House District 57
By BOB RANKIN Special to the Herald Times RBC | Education Leadership Council: My big news this month is my participation with the lieutenant governor as co-chair of a reinvigorated ELC. We will appoint the members this month and start our work to build a vision for the future of[Read More…]
BLM to hold public hearing regarding use of motorized equipment for wild horse control
RBC | As part of the Administration’s commitment to make America great through shared conservation stewardship, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado is conducting a public hearing to discuss the use of motorized vehicles to monitor and manage wild horse populations from 5 to 6 p.m. July 28 at the[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: July 10-16, 2017
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…]
Livestock Judging Teams
Craig man dies in kayaking accident on Yampa River
DINOSAUR | A 66-year-old man from Craig, identified Tuesday as Michael Brinks, died July 15 while on a two-person private trip using inflatable kayaks on the Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument. Based on preliminary reports, at approximately 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, the kayaker hit a rock in[Read More…]
Rangely OHV Rally Registration
RANGELY | Register now for the Rangely OHV Adventure Rally Aug. 1-10. Registration is open until July 31 for $65. After July 31 registration is $75. Kids under 10 are free. Visit www.wagonwheeltrails. org to register. For more information, call the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce at 970-675-5290.
Meet & Greet …
Revitalization workshop July 27
RBC | There will be a half-day multi-county community revitalization workshop focusing on brownfield resources July 27 in Craig. The workshop is for community leaders and property owners who are working on economic development, revitalization and brownfield site redevelopment. The workshop is free, but interested parties should register in advance[Read More…]
Community Calendar: July 20, 2017
– Root Beer Float Day Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come enjoy a free root beer float with friends, jump in the bounce house, and slip-n-slide through the sprinklers at the Meeker Recreation Center. – Junior Golf Tournament July 25 at 9 a.m. at the Meeker[Read More…]
County’s assessed valuation drops 6 percent
met Monday in Rangely and awarded a bid for the Coulter Field (Meeker airport) beacon and fence relocation to Flat Rock Construction, Inc. They also approved a grant application with the Department of Local Affairs for the Rio Blanco County Department of Health and Human Services renovation project in an[Read More…]
Stage 1 fire restrictions in place throughout Rio Blanco County
RBC I Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect for the White River National Forest, Bureau of Land Management-administered lands, unincorporated and private lands in Rio Blanco County.
