RBC I U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Colorado Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Leland Swenson reminds agricultural producers that July 15 is the deadline to file an acreage report for spring seeded crops in Colorado.
County
Fireworks!
Republicans turn out to vote at 62 percent; 30 percent of Dems vote
RBC I Tuesday’s election day belonged to the Republicans in Rio Blanco County as they had at least a couple of contested races while the county Democrats had none. Nevertheless, there is an indicator in even uncontested races as to how popular a candidate is when votes received are measured[Read More…]
Special hunts are offered
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Bureau of Reclamation and the Western Colorado Wildlife Habitat Association are sponsoring six, limited, special access archery hunts in the Grand Valley this fall.
Udall seeks fall interns
RBC I U.S. Sen. Mark Udall’s offices in Colorado and in Washington, D.C., are accepting internship applications from undergraduate students and recent graduates for the fall. The program offers students the opportunity for public service and to learn hands-on about constituent services and the legislative process.
Rio Blanco’s unemployment down again
RBC I The unemployment rates in Rio Blanco County and the State of Colorado continued to drop in May, setting a strong trend of new jobs as the state heads into summer.
Miller moths play vital role in life of area bears
RBC I Last year, I wrote a column for the Casper Citizen touting the annual migration of lowly miller moths (the army cutworm, Euxoa auxiliaris) through Wyoming as something to be celebrated. I said it was a lot like other great migrations made over hundreds of miles by creatures such[Read More…]
Guest Editorial: Paonia could become marijuana capital
RBC I In the garden of my cousin, Sepp, in Germany’s Black Forest, there is a big tree that produces lots of yellow plums every year.
From My Window… County election works impress; holiday fun in Meeker, Rangely
Spent last Tuesday night on special duty, acting as an Associated Press writer to cover the Rio Blanco County elections for the state media, and a heck of a night it was. I’ve done it before and it isn’t really any fun, but it is always interesting to see the[Read More…]
No work on Hwy 64
RBC I There should be no road work the rest of this week on Highway 64 between Rangely and Meeker, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
No fire restrictions during Fourth of July holiday
RBC I Federal fire officials from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit encourage the public to be cautious with fire but will not initiate fire restrictions for the July 4 holiday.
Rifle fireworks display tonight
RIFLE I Rifle will celebrate Independence Day over two days this year with a concert and fireworks display at Centennial Park tonight.
