RBC I Rangely High School students were back in the classroom on Aug. 15 while Meeker students started Monday. Practice of fall sports officially started Aug. 15, and three days later, Rangely’s golf team was already competing.
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A Look at the West: There are good, bad and ugly drones; tech and imports rise
RBC I The Zapata Ranch in southern Colorado is one of the few places that bison can still roam freely. Until recently, scientists and volunteers surveyed the herd the old-fashioned way: with binoculars and the naked eye.
A Look at the West: It seems like neither party is talking the issues
RBC I The next few weeks in politics are a little like the All-Star break in baseball. With the Republican and Democratic national conventions upon us, it’s a good time to step back and assess this year’s election. Which carries bad news for both parties.
State bird atlas now available
RBC I The second Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas is in the final stages of editing and layout in preparation for printing. Co-publishers Colorado Bird Atlas Partnership and Colorado Parks and Wildlife seek are in search of pre-orders to help implement a smooth mass distribution of the book’s launch.
BLM issues EA, draft ruling on area grazing lands
RBC I The White River National Forest and Blanco Ranger District have released an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Decision Notice for the Morapos Creek, Wilson Mesa and Deer Creek sheep and goat grazing allotments.
BLM needs comments on roads within White River Field Office
RBC I On Monday, the Bureau of Land Management released for public review preliminary alternatives detailing travel management area designations within the 1.5-million acre White River Field Office in northwestern Colorado.
One case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Rio Blanco County
RBC I Rio Blanco County is one of 14 counties in Colorado that have at least one confirmed case of the West Nile virus.
County seeks new budget director and bookkeeper
RBC I As folks may have seen in the Herald Times classifieds the last few weeks, Rio Blanco County is advertising for a new budget and finance director as well as a bookkeeper for accounts payable. What’s happened?
Candidate Tracy in Meeker today
MEEKER I Emily Tracy, the Democratic candidate for Colorado State Senate District 8, will be walking in Meeker today, visiting with voters about issues important to them. Tracy will also attend the Natural Resource Tour reception on Thursday evening at the Heritage Culture Center and Museum, plus a meet and[Read More…]
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BLM is evaluating oil and gas leases in Rio Blanco and others
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to offer about 100,000 acres of federal minerals in northwestern Colorado in the May 2017 competitive oil and gas lease sale.
CPW offers free navigation, orientation classes
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering hunters, hikers, bikers and anyone who enjoys excursions into the backcountry a chance to learn one of the most important skills an outdoor enthusiast should master—how to find your way in the wilderness.