County

Colorado State Fair Results for RBC Participants: 2014

PUEBLO | Rio Blanco County youth recently exhibited their skills, 4-H projects and livestock at this year’s Colorado State Fair with excellent results.

September 17, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Construction on Hwy. 13 continues

RBC I According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, traffic on Colorado Highway 13 between Craig and Meeker will be affected through October by construction.

September 17, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: State Labor Policy needs examination

Dear Editor: Former Colorado Gov. Richard Lamm’s opinion article in the Aug. 31 edition of the Denver Post, titled “Just Whose Labor Are We Protecting,” was bold in its reflection on America’s Labor Policy. His question was: “What policies are best for the American worker?”

September 17, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

State groups provide many benefits to RBC

RBC I You may have heard references to various organizations — statewide or regional — and we want to start explaining why these boards exist and why it’s so important to have solid representation within these organizations.

September 15, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County unemployment rate continues to drop

RBC I A positive trend that started early this year is continuing as the June unemployment rates in Rio Blanco and Colorado have reported at least the fifth consecutive month where the number of jobless has decreased, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is reporting.

September 13, 2014 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

BLM seeking comments on closing public lands near Meeker area

The Bureau of Land Management is now seeking public comment on a proposal to temporarily close access to public lands 15 miles north of Meeker for safety reasons.

September 11, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Never forget…

The United States lost its innocence 13 years ago today when terrorists hijacked four airplanes. Two planes collided with the World Trade Center towers in New York City, one plane flew into the Pentagon and another crashed into a vacant field in Pennsylvania. Thousands of Americans lost their lives in[Read More…]

September 11, 2014 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Broadband initiative set to go to voters

RBC I The Rio Blanco County Broadband Coalition has placed a question on the November ballot that would permit county voters to authorize the creation of a broadband provider authority by government organizations such as county and town boards.

September 10, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Comments sought on Yampa-White water plan

RBC I Diverse water interests across Colorado are currently working to develop a draft Colorado Water Plan that seeks to balance future agricultural, municipal, recreational and environmental water needs. The Colorado Water Plan is your plan and your input is needed to make certain the plan reflects your interests, values,[Read More…]

September 9, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Sept. 10 meeting in Craig to address power plant’s future

RBC I Moffat County, in conjunction with CLUB 20 and Craig City Councilman Ray Beck, will host a public community meeting with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 Administrator Shaun McGrath on Sept. 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Moffat County High School Auditorium.

September 8, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Hunting licenses still available for upcoming hunts

RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters that there are still thousands of leftover big-game and turkey hunting licenses available, giving hunters plenty of opportunity to harvest a variety of species and to put fresh, healthy wild game meat on the table. Over-the-counter elk licenses are also now available.

September 8, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Day construction set on Hwy. 13

RBC I According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, traffic on Colorado Highway 13 between Craig and Meeker will be affected through October by construction work.

September 6, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled