RBC I Mike Samson, chairman of The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, and Jeff Eskelson, AGNC vice chairman and Rio Blanco County commissioner, are pleased to announce that through AGNC’s $50,000 mini-grant program awarded from state Department Of Local Affairs (DOLA), a $3,750 grant on behalf of the Town of[Read More…]
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Forests now open; be safe and be aware
RBC I With Memorial Day this coming weekend, thousands of travelers are getting ready to kick off the summer outdoor recreation season. As people are getting tents and gear ready, the U.S. Forest Service encourages the public to be safe when enjoying their national forests.
Memorial to be nominated for governor’s award
BLM seeks local comment regarding county horse fence
MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management released Tuesday a preliminary environmental assessment for construction of four segments of fence in association with the Herd Management Area boundary in Rio Blanco County. The fence will serve to contain wild horses within the Piceance-East Douglas HMA. The 137-mile perimeter of the[Read More…]
Old Timer’s dance, dinner and Meekerpalooza slated for June 7
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association 102nd anniversary “Centennial plus 2” Old Timer’s Reunion Dinner and Dance will be held on June 7 at the Freeman E. Fairfield Community Center. Invitations have been mailed to members containing registration forms that must be returned by May 24 via mail.
State increases enforcement of seat belt law
RBC I Beginning Monday, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 65 law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado are joining the nationwide Click It or Ticket May Mobilization effort to increase education and enforcement of seat belt laws.
Guest Editorial: Ruling on wild horse fence to affect future
RBC I On April 21, The Cloud Foundation (TCF), Front Range Equine Rescue (FRER) and noted equine photographer Carol Walker, director of field documentation for Wild Horse Freedom Federation (WHFF), filed an appeal in District of Columbia Circuit Court to U.S. District Court’s November 2013 dismissal of a lawsuit against[Read More…]
BLM seeks resident input by May 22 regarding DEIS on transmission line
RBC I The comment period on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the 400-mile Energy Gateway South Transmission Project is set to close on May 22, and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) encourages interested individuals to review and comment soon.
Warranty Deeds: April 2014
Seller: Raphael E and Nancy G Keeler Buyer: Eric M and Amanda K Jaquez
CDOT Bike, Byways Map online
RBC I With the beginning of spring and the unofficial start of the bicycling season now under way, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has its Bike and Byways Map available via a mobile application, providing instant information to cyclists.
All-encompassing state recreation plan released
DENVER I The final 2014 Colorado Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), the blueprint for sustaining Colorado’s outdoor heritage for current and future generations, has been released.
County food stamp use soared during recession
RBC I The use of food stamps in Rio Blanco County increased during the recession, assisting families in stretching their food dollars, contributing to local spending and helping spark a national debate about the future of the federal nutrition program.
