SELLER: MARY ALICE PATTON BUYER: JB BAR ENTERPRISES LLC DESCRIPTION: CALVAT SUBDIVISION 67909 86 618 SCHOOL STREET RANGELY TRANSACTION PRICE: $20,000.00 SELLER: NICHOLAS AND STEPHANIE KETTLE BUYER: RONALD ODOM DESCRIPTION: WHITE ADDITION 69900 9 188 W BELL STREET RANGELY TRANSACTION PRICE: $97,100.00 SELLER: JOHN AND DIANE HUTCHINS BUYER: JAMES MAES[Read More…]
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Area rangers launch ‘Every Kid in a Park’
RBC I The Blanco Ranger District is proud to help launch the Every Kid in a Park program as part of President Obama’s commitment to protect our nation’s unique outdoor spaces and ensure that every American has the opportunity to visit and enjoy them.
USFWS: No ESA listing for sage grouse
RBC I The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced Tuesday that the range-wide population of greater sage grouse does not warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Obituary: Ida Mae (Weldy) Jennings
Ina Mae (Weldy) Jennings of Frankford, Mo., joined her Heavenly Father on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at the age of 90. Cremation rites are being conducted by the Bibb-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green.
It’s not too early to get flu vaccine
RBC I During the 2013-14 flu season, there were 1,759 hospitalizations in Colorado caused by the flu, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment advises people to get a vaccine as soon as possible to protect themselves from seasonal influenza. The vaccine now is available at most physician’s[Read More…]
RBCHS celebrates county’s hunting history Oct. 4
MEEKER I The Rio Blanco County Historical Society believes that Rio Blanco County thrives by celebrating its heritage roots. At 1 p.m. on Oct. 4, the society will honor the county’s hunting heritage, and the public is invited. The celebration will be held at the Old West Heritage Culture Center,[Read More…]
West Douglas horse gather should conclude this week
RBC I On Monday afternoon, the Bureau of Land Management finished up day six of the wild horse gather in the West Douglas Herd Area. With a total of 141 horses rounded up, the federal BLM will continue the gather into the week, as they plan to gather up to[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Sept. 24-30
• 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…]
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.
Award…
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…]
