Dear Editor: On the front page of the Feb. 5 Herald Times, I read a press release by the local BLM requesting comments on local wild horse gathers. Comments were to be submitted prior to Feb. 14 and cannot be kept private by the BLM. My comments will not make[Read More…]
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234 DUIs over Super Bowl weekend; St. Patrick’s Day next
RBC I While the Seahawks failed to become back-to-back Super Bowl champions against the Patriots, state law enforcement agencies did repeat a successful weekend of DUI enforcement.
Guest Editorial: Easy entitlement access undermines nation’s work ethic
RBC I “Our greatest primary task is to put people to work.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1933. Although sometimes considered the father of the American entitlement state, FDR understood that our sense of achievement and self-sufficiency comes from our work.
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One Man’s Opinion: Bad facts cloud reality about fracking
RBC I The American Southwest is undergoing a spike in seismic activity. A new U.S. Geological Survey shows that a small basin on the New Mexico-Colorado border experienced 20 times more serious earthquakes between 2001 and 2011 than it had during the previous 30 years.
Stockgrowers: Variety of topics discussed, arena named to honor C.W. ‘Bill’ Brennan
RBC I Rio Blanco County Commissioner Shawn Bolton announced to the Rio Blanco Stockgrowers on Feb. 7 that the county is naming the indoor arena at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds the C.W. “Bill” Brennan Arena in honor of the late former county commissioner and Piceance Creek cattle producer.
Bolton urges residents to fight proposed OHV bill
RBC I The Colorado State House of Representatives is currently considering a bill that would impact OHV operators statewide, including a change that would require an OHV operator to have a state-issued driver’s license in order to operate any Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) including ATVs and side-by-sides.
Classifieds: February 19, 2015
Ads for 02/19/15 ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80[Read More…]
Economic development projects advancing throughout county
RBC I Economic development projects in Rio Blanco County (RBC) are moving forward, among them the launch of two Small Business Development Center (SBDC) satellite offices and assessing the economic impacts of coal in the region. RBC Economic Development Coordinator Katelin Cook said the SBDC satellites, located in the Meeker[Read More…]
Shed hunters urged to keep motorized vehicles on roads
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office is reminding people planning to collect shed antlers in northwest Colorado this spring that it is illegal to travel off existing roads in a motor vehicle on lands managed by the BLM.
National Forest groups sponsoring online photo contest
RBC I The National Forest Foundation, the White River National Forest and Yonder have partnered to bring you the #ItsAllYours photo contest.
Deadline for NRCS conservation stewardships is Feb. 27
RBC I The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced the opening of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for new enrollments in 2015. Farmers, ranchers and foresters interested in participating in the program can submit applications to NRCS through Feb. 27 to be considered in the 2015 round of ranking[Read More…]
