RBC I The recent arrest of four South Carolina men by Colorado Parks and Wildlife for poaching has prompted public discussion and debate about the importance of ethical hunting. It also illustrates how seriously the agency, law-abiding hunters and many residents of the state take illegal wildlife activity.
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Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • At Ronges, a small stage station about 60 miles north of Rawlins, Wyo., a shooting fray took place on the 19th in which Eli Signor shot and killed Charles Davis to save himself. Signor runs a road ranch at Ronges and Davis[Read More…]
Broadband meeting eyes possibilities
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Broadband Telecommunications Summit, held Tuesday at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, attracted a variety of broadband technical experts, service providers, local, county and state officials, chambers of commerce, health care providers, community organizations, college officials, business owners and county residents as well as[Read More…]
Two area drives suggested for fall colors
RBC I Autumn brings a chill to the night air, an earlier sunset and children back in school. Colorado is fortunate to have four distinct seasons, and this is the time of the year to get out and enjoy the fall colors around Rio Blanco County.
Dogs and moose not a good mix in Colorado’s outdoors
RBC I In the wake of several people being injured by moose this year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that moose can be aggressive when dogs and humans get too close.
Guest Editorial: Rio Blanco needs help on domestic violence
TOPEKA, KAN. I The district attorney announced he would no longer prosecute misdemeanor cases due to budget cuts. Domestic violence cases comprised approximately half of those cases.
Free Love and Logic classes in Craig
RBC I Parenting the Love and Logic Way is a free class that will be offered in Craig beginning Oct. 1.
Meeting slated on White River fish
RBC I The public is invited to attend three area meetings in mid-October to discuss development of an endangered fish management plan for the White River.
CPW urges area’s archers to seek their certification
RBC I When Katniss Everdeen, the fictional heroine of “The Hunger Games” novel series, jumped from the pages to the big screen, she brought with her a renewed interest in archery. As that interest explodes, Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites teachers to participate in “Basic Archery Instructor” certification workshops, provided[Read More…]
Shell Oil pulls all three R&D leases in Rio Blanco County
RBC I In a surprise move, Shell Oil announced last week that it will be shutting down its research and development in the upper Piceance Basin area of Rio Blanco County, southeast of Rangely.
Crested Butte says yes to pot sales but no to town’s regulations
RBC I A significant majority of Crested Butte residents believe marijuana legalization is good for the state and the town, but many are wary of rushing local rules governing retail establishments, a Wenzel Strategies survey shows.
Trees are a’changing…
The trees that are changing colors already at higher elevations are definitely still in the minority, but these aspens, about five miles east of Buford on Saturday, indicate that the great fall color show is approaching.
