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BLM has new field manager in Craig
RBC I Bruce Sillitoe arrived in Craig last week to begin his new position as the field manager for the Little Snake Field Office.
Ninth Judicial District seeking lawyer for district judge seat
RBC I The Ninth Judicial District Nominating Commission will meet Sept. 21 at the Garfield County Courthouse to interview and select nominees for appointment by the governor to the office of district judge for the Ninth Judicial District, which includes Rio Blanco, Garfield and Pitkin counties.
Dinosaur staff to host Josie’s Cabin open house
DINO I Monument staff, volunteers and community partners will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the historic homestead of Josie Bassett, found at the end of Cub Creek Road in Dinosaur National Monument.
County Fair is a lot of fun but a lot of work for all involved
The 2016 edition of the Rio Blanco County Fair is over. That is a mixed blessing because the event is fun to cover, but not a lot of fun to follow up on.
Softball tournament underway…
2016 RBC Fair Theme: ‘Ready, Set, Show’
BLM nixes 25 gas leases in White River National Forest
RBC I On Friday, the Bureau of Land Management canceled 25 natural gas leases in the White River National Forest after the U.S Geological Survey noted that the Piceance Basin is among the largest natural gas reserves in the country.
Analysis: Oil and gas issues costly to state economy, jobs
RBC I A new economic impact analysis confirms that the proposed ballot initiative for 2,500 foot setbacks of oil and gas wells would have a dramatically negative impact on the Colorado economy. The study, commissioned by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. and completed by the Business Research Division at[Read More…]
86 years later: Skull in mystery death is returned to family members now in Iowa
MEEKER I Sometimes when we lose a loved one, closure thankfully comes quickly—with the body in the family’s possession. Sometimes, unfortunately, real closure never comes—as the body is never recovered. And sometimes, closure comes after 86 years, such as in the case of Herman Leroy Parks, nicknamed “Hermie,” who was[Read More…]
4-H means pretty ribbons, life lessons, bovine bullies
RBC I Trophies and purple ribbons are pretty. They also collect dust. However, standing in the championship finals is an awesome feeling.
4-H, FFA produce tough projects, help develop championship people
RBC I A county fair brings about visions of animals, pies, flowers, food and fun. But for some it signifies the end of a lot of hard work, early mornings and late nights. Many 4-H, FFA and community members of Rio Blanco County have been preparing their projects to exhibit[Read More…]



