RBC I As frigid temperatures and unusually snowy conditions over much of the nation continue to keep many Americans indoors, a veteran allergy expert reminds us that staying inside may keep us warm, but it also us gives us prolonged exposure to four powerful indoor allergens capable of triggering a[Read More…]
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State conference will look at real costs of fighting wildfires
GRAND JUNCTION I A host of wildland fire experts and local, state and federal fire managers will discuss the true cost of wildfire in Colorado communities at the Colorado Wildland Fire Conference, set for April 16-17 in Glenwood Springs.
BLM plans two fuel reduction projects
MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management is planning two mechanical fuel reduction projects in Rio Blanco County this spring in an effort to reduce the abundance of vegetation and improve wildlife habitat.
Rio Blanco County sentences three serious poachers
RBC I After a Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigation spanning several states and two hunting seasons, a trio of men from California have pleaded guilty to numerous wildlife violations in Colorado and New Mexico, dating back to 2011 through 2013. Upon being confronted with extensive evidence of their crimes, the[Read More…]
Republican Assembly meets Saturday
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Republican Assembly will be held Saturday in the new 4-H building at the county fairgrounds in Meeker. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m., when the 51 party delegates will be called on to vote for the Republican candidates to be placed on the[Read More…]
Democratic Assembly meets Saturday
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Democratic Assembly will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, when the party’s county delegates will decide the slate of candidates who will be on the ballot. The meeting will be held in the Town of Rangely Board Room in Town Hall, located at[Read More…]
Deadline Monday for residents to obtain their health insurance for ‘14
RBC I The Colorado Division of Insurance reminds consumers to review their health insurance options and take action to make sure they are enrolled by Monday. That is the deadline for open enrollment for individual health insurance plans this year.
February 2014 Warranty Deeds
RBC Warranty Deeds: Feb. 2014
Letter to the Editor: In support of state over feds
Dear Editor: The White River and Douglas Creek conservation districts of Rio Blanco County support the State of Colorado pushing back against the federal agencies as they develop land-use plans and consider listing the greater sage-grouse.
Letter to the Editor: Conservatives restore greatness of U.S.
Dear Editor: Our grandchildren and great-grandchildren are going to ask, “Grampy, Grammy, why did you do this to us?” They’ll be talking about our nation’s debt passed on to them. How could this happen to a great nation such as ours?
Letter to the Editor: County looking for agreement, not input
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the County Commissioners, I attended the presentation in Meeker last Wednesday on the proposed new justice center on the assumption you wished input from the public. I intended to speak, opposing putting it on Fifth Street, but by the time the presentation[Read More…]
Variety of comments made by residents on Justice Center proposal
RBC I Nineteen residents of Meeker and the surrounding area spoke Wednesday evening to the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners after county officials spent nearly two hours explaining the history of proposed new county justice center and how it came to the point it is now — with concept[Read More…]