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…]
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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.
Hometown skier…
Paula Cooper, formerly of Rio Blanco County, went through the Rio Blanco County 4-H program and honed her skills at sheep shearing during her 4-H years in the county. Cooper is currently in Italy, recently having competed at the Federation Internationale de Ski (FIS) Freestyle Junior World Ski Championships in[Read More…]
Opinion: No, federal land transfers not any part of the U.S. Constitution
RBC I At the heart of age-old disagreements about who should own and manage public lands in Western states—the federal government, states, or local communities—is one key document: the U.S. Constitution.
Sure sign of spring…
Along State Highway 64 west of Meeker, some young calves could be seen at play on Sunday. They are either early births or were brought into the area from somewhere that calving is already going on. There were also newborn calves along eastern Piceance Creek/County Road 5 on Sunday, including[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: WPX grateful for opportunity to take part in land use process
Dear Editor: Recently, WPX Energy was recognized by the Rio Blanco County commissioners as a valuable partner in the revision of the county’s land use regulations.
ATMOS: Keep meters clear of snow, ice
RBC I Atmos Energy reminds its customers to keep the areas above and around your natural gas meter clear of snow and ice as heavy snow continues to fall around the state.
