The phone rang mid-afternoon this past Friday. On the other end was the owner of one of the outlets in Meeker that sells gasoline. He was angry. He said he would go door to door in Meeker and tell everybody to stop buying the newspaper because I was lying to[Read More…]
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Colorado You Got Talent competition auditions being held in Meeker
RBC I “Colorado You Got Talent” will be holding auditions in Rio Blanco County this summer, and talented individuals from this and surrounding counties are invited to take part.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Mrs. Fred Gregory will serve supper at the hall on Christmas night. An excellent supper is promised the dancers, and the charge for the same will be 75 cents each, which is not high considering the expense and disadvantages Mrs. Gregory will[Read More…]
Commission OKs fish, turkey regs
RBC I The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved 2014 fishing regulations and took other regulatory action during its November meeting in Lamar.
Limiting liquid natural gas exports benefits no one
RBC I On his recent trip to Warsaw, Secretary of State John Kerry heard arguments for expanding U.S. natural gas exports to Poland. Polish officials made the case that letting liquefied natural gas (LNG) flow from the United States to Poland would benefit European economies as well as the environment.
Letter to the Editor: Open letter to all RBC veterans
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to all Rio Blanco County veterans.
Letter to the Editor: County has new communications manager
Dear Editor: This is a open letter to dear friends in the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Region 3 area, which includes Rio Blanco County.
All lanes open at Twin Tunnels
RBC I All lanes have been reopened at Eastbound Twin Tunnels after a nine-month construction project widening the tunnel from two lanes to three.
Letter to the Editor: Letter to Piceance Creek road users
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to residents who use Piceance Creek Road (County Road 5). This letter is to let you know that Community Counts road signs have been installed along, and feeding into, Piceance Creek Road (County Road 5 or CR5). We are extremely excited to bring[Read More…]
U.S. uranium comeback unlikely
RBC I “Uranium Drive-In,” a new documentary by Telluride filmmaker Suzan Beraza, takes a revealing look at Nucla and Naturita, two western Colorado communities that hoped a controversial uranium mill would bring economic revival. But local hopes were dashed when the company involved, Energy Fuels Resources, recently walked away.
Winter ice sports demand caution, preparation
RBC I Colorado’s early winter blast has brought freezing temperatures and ice to the state. But despite the chill, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding people that lakes, ponds and streams still may not be ready for winter activity.
Landowners encouraged to apply for state CNRCS funds
RBC I The Colorado Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications from state landowners interested in implementing conservation practices to improve natural resources on farmland and wetland areas through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP). Deadline for applications is Jan. 17 to be[Read More…]
