RBC | THE WEST Jeremy Engdahl-Johnson writes, “There were lots of ways to lose money during the government shutdown that choked off Grand Canyon river trips for 11 days in early October.” There were also unusual trickle-down effects, so to speak. A Flagstaff-based company called River Cans Clean disposes of[Read More…]
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County landowners urged to apply for NRCS 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…]
What you should do if you suspect a case of child abuse
RBC I The news reports are as shocking as they are relentless: An Army sergeant in Maryland charged with first-degree child abuse, accused of starving, beating and burning her 4-year-old stepdaughter. A North Carolina Child Protective Services supervisor and her husband, a nurse, arrested after their 11-year-old foster son is[Read More…]
Cattle owners should test herds for trichomoniasis
RBC I The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds cattle owners to test their herds for Bovine Trichomoniasis. As of Dec. 25, there is one positive trich location in Park County.
DUI enforcement to increase around state through weekend
RBC I Once again, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) will team up with 76 law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado to increase DUI enforcement during the holiday period. During last year’s New Year’s Eve enforcement period, 501 people were arrested on Colorado roadways for[Read More…]
CPW to host Great Outdoors Ice Fishing Tournament at Steamboat on Jan. 4
STEAMBOAT I Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host the fourth annual Steamboat Great Outdoors Ice Fishing Tournament on Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stagecoach State Park.
Input sought by county for future trails
RBC I The Wagon Wheel Trail System, organized in 2011, was designed to provide increased opportunities for recreational activities throughout Rio Blanco County. “Rio Blanco County embraces residents and visitors alike who enjoy outdoor and off-highway recreation adventures,” said RBC Commissioner Jeff Eskelson.
From My Window… Time to take pressure off gas outlets; margin of profit fair
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…]
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.
