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.
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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…]
RBCHS receives $132,728 grant for Coal Creek school
RBC I The Coal Creek School exterior restoration will become a reality this summer, made possible in part by a History Colorado State Historical Fund grant.
Classifieds: February 12, 2015
Ads for 02/12/15 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…]
‘I-70 Mountain Travel Radio’ starts
RBC I Colorado’s weather can change in an instant, and so can the conditions on Colorado’s roadways. CDOT is taking new steps to help skiers navigate I-70 weekend traffic with an online radio broadcast.
Scholarships available
RBC I The Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) is currently accepting applications for scholarships available to students residing in western Colorado, including several that are only available to students in Rio Blanco County. Scholarships range from $500 to full tuition and many are renewable for up to four years. A[Read More…]
Area hunting preference letters sent
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be conducting an audit of registered properties in the Landowner Preference Program, formerly the Priority Landowner Preference Program.
