County
Beer makes way into local coal issue
RBC I As the controversy over the future of the ColoWyo Coal Mine heats up, an unlikely commodity has been pulled into the debate—beer.
Application deadline for fall turkey season is less than a month away
RBC I The application deadline for fall turkey hunting, September to October, is July 9, just less than a month away. Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages sportsmen of all interests to give this unique challenge a try.
Western counties battling feds with use of ‘coordination’
RBC I Suzy Foss became a Ravalli County, Mont., commissioner during the 2010 Tea Party wave. Sixty-five years of age with a Sarah Palin vibe—stylish glasses, brown hair and bangs—Foss raises Arabian horses and border collies on a ranch abutting the Bitterroot National Forest, which takes up three-quarters of the[Read More…]
Workshop June 25 for small ag hydropower
MEEKER I Rio Blanco County residents are invited to learn about small-power hydropower for agriculture at a free workshop on June 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Meeker Library.
CORRECTION: Natural Soda
RANGELY I An error was made in the June 4 edition of the Rio Blanco Herald Times in reference to the AGNC story on Page 2 regarding Natural Soda and Colowyo. Sara Schaeffner was misidentified as president and CEO of Enirgi Group when she is, in fact, president and CEO[Read More…]
BLM and Forest Service affirm non-listing of grouse in state
RBC I On May 28, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) released final environmental reviews for land use plans in Colorado that will help to conserve greater sage-grouse habitat and support sustainable economic development.
Women’s Cast and Blast Saturday in Collbran
RBC I Women interested in learning the basics of shotgun shooting and fly fishing are invited to attend Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s “Cast and Blast” clinic in Collbran on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From My Window: Volunteers are the stars! Meekerpalooza, Cattledogs were successes
There’s always the Rio Blanco County Fair, the Range Call and the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials. Those are the big multi-day events that fall on the summer calendar in Rio Blanco County. And there is Rangely’s Septemberfest, which runs a couple of days during Labor Day weekend.
Rifle-area state parks open
RIFLE I Colorado Parks and Wildlife has announced that the swim beaches at Rifle Gap State Park and Harvey Gap state parks near Rifle opened over Memorial Day weekend.
RBC Land Use Plan meetings well-attended; residents’ input needed
RBC I The White River and Douglas Creek conservation districts held five meetings last week to introduce area communities to their Land and Natural Resource Use Plan and Policy project.
Women’s shotgun shooting and fly fishing seminar slated for June 13 in Collbran
RBC I Women interested in learning the basics of shotgun shooting and fly fishing are invited to attend Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s “Cast and Blast” clinic in Collbran on June 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.