• Meeker business leaders luncheon today at Kilowatt Korner from 1-2 p.m. The topic is enterprise zone tax credits, and an enterprise zone administrator will be on hand. Area businesses are eligible for state income tax credits when they create new jobs, invest in business property and job training and[Read More…]
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Vesicular stomatitis reported in Rio Blanco County, NW Colorado
RBC I Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) is a contagious disease that afflicts horses, livestock, wildlife and even humans has found its way into northwestern Colorado and Rio Blanco County. The disease is caused by a virus which although rarely life threatening, can have significant financial impact on the horse industry.
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Joyce Rankin elected to state board of education
RBC I Anyone who attended the July 20 public school finance forum in Meeker, led by state representative Bob Rankin, R-Carbondale, knows Joyce Rankin has been an able aide to her husband, on education matters especially. Now Mrs. Rankin has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the State Board[Read More…]
Co-existence of energy development and mule deer in Piceance Basin presents challenges and opportunities
RBC I A recently released study by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Colorado State University describing the effects of energy development on mule deer in the Piceance Basin has prompted public discussion and media reports about energy companies and wildlife, and whether the two can coexist. Piceance Basin is an[Read More…]
EPA proposes methane reduction
RBC I The Environmental Protection Agency proposed last week to reduce emissions of methane from the oil and gas industry across the country, targeting new wells and equipment but also providing guidelines for existing wells and equipment in areas with poor air quality.
Mazzola attends 108th annual National Sheriffs’ Institute in Aurora
RBC I Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony L. Mazzola completed participation in the 108th session of the National Sheriffs’ Institute (NSI) held in Aurora from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4.
Community Calendar: Sept. 17-Sept. 23
• Colorado Grand Car Tour. Downtown Meeker today from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Ribbon cutting for Bear Mountain Inn. The chamber is doing a ribbon cutting Thursday from 6-7 p.m at 789 Eighth St. for the Bear Mountain Inn (formerly the Rambullinn). • Shooting range closed Friday morning.[Read More…]
Tipton seeks academy nominees
RBC I The office of Congressman Scott Tipton is currently accepting applications from students who are interested in attending a United States Service Academy in 2015. The deadline for applications to Tipton’s office is Oct. 7.
County receives award for OHV trail system
RBC I Rio Blanco County and its Wagon Wheel Trails Program serves as an excellent example of how to provide off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation experiences while contributing to a rural economy.
Lawsuit filed to halt scheduled wild horse roundup in county
RBC I Late Friday, a lawsuit was filed in federal court by The Cloud Foundation (TCF), Wild Horse Freedom Federation (WHFF), The Colorado Wild Horse and Burro Coalition (CWHBC), Dr. Don Moore and Toni Moore of Fruita, Colo., and Barb Flores of Greeley, Colo., to block the Bureau of Land[Read More…]
Community Calendar—Sept. 10-16
• Volunteers still needed for sheepdog trials. Volunteers are still needed to work the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, which run now through Sunday at Ute Park in Meeker. It is a great way to meet people, have lots of fun and a great way to help your community. Volunteers get[Read More…]
