RBC I The Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will have a retirement party on Jan. 9 for County Clerk Nancy Amick and assistant Jackie Brennan, who are both retiring as of Jan. 1, 2015, after several years of service. The party is open to the anyone who wishes[Read More…]
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Still need health insurance?
RBC I The clock is ticking. For folks who do not get their health insurance through their employer, Dec. 15 was the deadline to enroll in a health plan to start Jan. 1.
Early deadlines…
Due to the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, which fall on Thursdays this year, the Rio Blanco Herald Times will print one day early for the next two weeks. Deadlines for editorial/news stories have been moved to Sunday at 5 p.m. with Monday at 10 a.m. the extreme deadline[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Investigating Benghazi an expensive vote
Dear Editor: “GOP-led panel largely debunks Benghazi claims: Report backs U.S. response, finds no cover-up by White House.” This was front-page news in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel two Sundays ago.
Update on new Rio Blanco County dam
RBC I The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District held a public meeting Dec. 2 to discuss the feasibility study for a new water storage facility within Rio Blanco County along the White River.
Final EIS sets rules for oil, gas exploration in White River Nat’l Forest
RBC I White River National Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams announced on Tuesday the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Draft Record of Decision (ROD) for future oil and gas leasing on the Forest.
CPW seeks public help after 3 more elk poached
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating three additional incidents of illegally killed bull elk in high-quality hunting units in Northwest Colorado, adding to three high-quality bulls illegally killed in Game Management Unit 10 in early November, near the town of Dinosaur.
Flu may be serious; shots recommended
RBC I Most flu cases this year in Colorado have been caused by the influenza A (H3N2) virus, which can cause a more severe flu season with more hospitalizations. Reported influenza hospitalizations and outbreaks in long-term care facilities in Colorado have recently increased. Immunization is the best protection, so get[Read More…]
Fossil removed from site after damage
DINOSAUR I Dr. Brooks Britt from Brigham Young University (BYU) removed the remaining portion of a juvenile sauropod humerus that was vandalized in early September on Dec. 2.
State DUI enforcement begins during holiday season
RBC I The time of year is upon us when coworkers, friends and family gather to celebrate the joys of the holiday season. As these celebrations are under way, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is once again teaming with the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and nearly 100 law enforcement[Read More…]
Important Farm Bill meeting to be held in Craig Tuesday, Dec. 16
RBC I An important presentation by the Farm Services Administration (FSA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the 2014 Farm Bill will be held in Craig on Tuesday. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at the Moffat County Extension Office, 539 Barclay St.
Slow speed zones fail to reduce wildlife collisions
RBC I Until the last couple of months, travelers on State Highway 13 between Meeker and Rifle were well-versed with the wildlife crossing zone mandating slower speeds at night during the fall and winter months. The zones, part of a 2010 traffic safety bill that attempted to slow drivers on[Read More…]
