RBC I Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet has introduced an amendment cosponsored by Sen. Cory Gardner forcing the federal government to return revenues that are rightfully owed to Northwest Colorado.
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West states react strongly to stay of Clean Power Plan
RBC I Arizona’s air pollution agency had planned a full schedule for its meeting Feb. 16 on President Obama’s Clean Power Plan. Environmentalists, electric companies and others were gathering to discuss how the state should reduce greenhouse gases from its electricity sector.
No more cases of Vesicular Stomatitis in county, state
RBC I As of Friday, all Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) affected premises have been released from quarantine in Colorado. There are currently no VS-affected premises under quarantine in the United States. The VS outbreak in the United States began in April 2015, with a total of 823 cases in eight states;[Read More…]
Spring forward…
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 13. Set your clocks forward one hour Saturday night.
County 4-H sheep/goat club names officers
RBC I The Rio Blanco County 4-H Sheep and Goat Club had its first meeting of the year on Jan. 15, and officers were chosen for the year.
From My Window: Monday’s snow was welcome; Thanks, Peyton! Open the ballot…
Got up at 6 a.m. on Monday morning. At 7:20, I looked out the window and it was overcast, but that was all. By 7:21, there were light flurries. By 7:23, it was a blizzard at my house. By 7:50, there was an inch and a half of snow on[Read More…]
Biz scholarships available
RBC I Rio Blanco County, the Town of Meeker, private investors and the Meeker Chamber of Commerce are offering scholarships for area business owners who are interested in attending an intensive workshop to assist small business owners helping to transform their business and their community, into a destination location.
CPW: Remember boat inspections
RBC I As boating season approaches, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds boaters once again to help prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS).
Women-only turkey hunt free to novices; applications are open
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting applications from novice women who wish to participate in a private land turkey hunt with experienced mentors.
Summit County Dem Emily Tracy challenges incumbent Baumgardner
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.
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.
