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?
County
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…]
2016 Fair Results and more photos
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.
Exposure to sunlight not good for infants that are under the age of six months
RBC I Some babies are being exposed to the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays in the first six months of life, when their skin is most vulnerable. In fact, a research team at the University of Miami found that as many as one-third of local parents actively increased their infant’s[Read More…]
Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program now taking applicants
RBC I The Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) is accepting applications from emerging leaders looking to further develop both their skills and their commitment to the future of Colorado’s agricultural and rural communities.
RBC Warranty Deeds ~ July 2016
SELLER: JERRY AND LISA HALCOMB BUYER: RICHARD AND SHIRLEY NICKSON DESCRIPTION: COLTHARP ADDITION 69772 5, 6 4 0 622 EAST RIO BLANCO AVE TRANSACTION PRICE: $110,000.00 SELLER: SCOTT AND ELIZABETH VETTER BUYER: WAYLON AND ELIZABETH BENNETT DESCRIPTION: MESA VIEW STATES SUBDIVISION 188420 10 1 0 444 AGENCY DRIVE TRANSACTION PRICE:[Read More…]
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.
