RBC I Parenting the Love and Logic Way is a free class that will be offered in Craig beginning Oct. 1.
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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.
Pheasant along the road…
This male ring-necked pheasant appeared a little out of place at mile marker 38 high up on County Road 8 on Saturday. A pair of unconcerned males was walking quite unconcerned up one side of the road about a mile past Missouri Creek. Usually, pheasants are not considered high-altitude birds.
Students being sought for Daniels scholarship
RBC I Motivated college-bound high school seniors in Colorado are encouraged to visit the Daniels Fund website at DanielsFund.org to apply online for the Daniels Scholarship Program. The application deadline is Nov. 15, 2013.
Free flu shots for muscle disease patients in state
RBC I The Muscular Dystrophy Association is offering assistance with the cost of flu vaccines for individuals affected by neuromuscular disease, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).
Monument hours, services change
DINOSAUR I “The first glints of yellow in area cottonwood trees has announced autumn’s arrival at Dinosaur National Monument, and with it comes a reduction in hours and service,” reports Dan Johnson, the Monument’s chief of interpretation and visitor services.
Girl Scouts seek members, donations
MEEKER | The Girl Scouts of America in Meeker is still accepting applications for girls and volunteers.
Letter to the Editor: Understanding the assessor’s office
Dear Editor: An article written by the Rio Blanco Herald Times regarding the survey the county performed stated that only 50 percent of the public was “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the Rio Blanco County Assessor’s Office.
