RBC I Participants in the Meeker and Rangely Democratic precinct caucuses on Tuesday learned that Democrat Emily Tracy of Breckenridge is challenging State Sen. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulfur Springs, in his re-election bid. Senate District 8 is composed of Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Rio Blanco and Summit counties.
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Opinion: Potty-mouthed Western politicians nothing new to the national scene
RBC I A pre-school teacher buddy of mine thinks Donald Trump ought to be scolded for being such a potty-mouth. She thinks no politician in history has uttered such deliberately shocking phrases. This was after Trump said that Hillary “is a loser and should be schlonged.”
Rio Blanco County used in study linking public land to growth
RBC I Western rural counties with the highest proportion of federally owned land tend to have faster growth than areas with the least amount of federal land, according to a study that included data from Rio Blanco County.
Hometown skier…
Paula Cooper, formerly of Rio Blanco County, went through the Rio Blanco County 4-H program and honed her skills at sheep shearing during her 4-H years in the county. Cooper is currently in Italy, recently having competed at the Federation Internationale de Ski (FIS) Freestyle Junior World Ski Championships in[Read More…]
Opinion: No, federal land transfers not any part of the U.S. Constitution
RBC I At the heart of age-old disagreements about who should own and manage public lands in Western states—the federal government, states, or local communities—is one key document: the U.S. Constitution.
Sure sign of spring…
Along State Highway 64 west of Meeker, some young calves could be seen at play on Sunday. They are either early births or were brought into the area from somewhere that calving is already going on. There were also newborn calves along eastern Piceance Creek/County Road 5 on Sunday, including[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: WPX grateful for opportunity to take part in land use process
Dear Editor: Recently, WPX Energy was recognized by the Rio Blanco County commissioners as a valuable partner in the revision of the county’s land use regulations.
ATMOS: Keep meters clear of snow, ice
RBC I Atmos Energy reminds its customers to keep the areas above and around your natural gas meter clear of snow and ice as heavy snow continues to fall around the state.
Two seats available on Yampa, White, Green Rivers Round Table
RBC I Living at the headwaters of the Yampa and White rivers and many of their tributaries makes it very easy for us to take water for granted. We turn on the faucets and water flows. We open our headgates and water rushes through. We put our boats into the[Read More…]
On the march…
Not a common sight, this large herd of pronghorns was seen Sunday afternoon at mile marker 60 along Highway 64, east of Rio Blanco Lake. There were 50 to 60 does and bucks in the group, which was walking about 50 yards north of the highway.
From My Window: Commissioner race gets more interesting with Hill vs. Rector
Out my window the winds are starting to increase, the clouds are getting darker and I am getting exciting a bit about the approaching possible blizzard. Many folks were startled a couple of weeks ago when former Rio Blanco County sheriff Si Woodruff announced his plans to take on fellow[Read More…]
Caucuses in RBC …
The Republican and Democratic caucuses, held Monday evening, saw heavier-than-normal attendance. In Rangely, there was unusually high attendance at the Rangely Republican Precinct Caucuses in precincts One and Two. Attendees re-elected precinct chairs with Fletcher and Christina Buckler representing Precinct One and Andy Key and Sam Tolley representing Precinct Two.[Read More…]
Come say hi!
This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
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There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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