RBC I On Independence Day we celebrate the gift of freedom given to us 239 years ago by the founders of our great nation. Freedom is as precious as life itself. However, its true value is rarely appreciated unless it is either threatened or lost. July Fourth isn’t just a[Read More…]
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Tularemia cases on the rise
RBC I The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reports there have been 11 human cases of tularemia in Colorado since May of this year. Sixteen human cases were reported in all of 2014, the second highest number of cases in Colorado since 1983, when there were 20 cases.[Read More…]
Application deadline for fall turkey hunts coming July 9
RBC I The application deadline for fall turkey hunts, held September to October, is July 9, only one week away.
County 4-H team travels to Fort Collins, Lubbock
RBC I During the first two weeks of June, Macy Collins, Sam Lapp, Madi Shults and Ty Dunham attended the 2015 Colorado State University Animal Science Department Livestock Judging Camp.
Gardner lauds USFS action on water directive
RBC I U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) applauded Monday the United States Forest Service’s decision to formally withdraw its proposed groundwater directive.
USDA opens ag coverage enrollment
RBC I U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced June 18 s eligible producers may now formally enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2014 and 2015. The enrollment period has begun and will end Sept. 30.
Gardner, other senators push for expanded rural broadband
RBC I U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) announced June 18 that he, along with a bipartisan group of senators, has written a letter to Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, asking them to review efforts to bring broadband Internet access to rural America and to present an[Read More…]
$500 grants available for youth summer creativity
RBC I As schools are now out for the summer, Youth Service America (YSA) is calling on kids to make this a Summer of Creativity.
County’s broadband project to begin soon
RBC I Within the next year, Rio Blanco County will begin construction on its prepared plans to greatly increase communication capabilities countywide through the installation of broadband Internet and potential cell phone services.
CPW: Leave young wildlife alone
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife would like to remind residents that the coming of summer means newborn fawns and other little critters are showing up all over the state.
Leave local firewood at home when camping around the state
RBC | With summer approaching, many people will be packing up the tent and sleeping bags to enjoy all of Colorado’s great camping locations. As such, the Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds outdoor enthusiasts to leave their firewood at home.
Denver man dies in Green River rafting accident
DINOSAUR I The Moffat County Coroner’s office released the name of a 34-year-old man from Denver who perished in a weekend rafting accident on the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument.
