Tara Earl is a member of the Rocky Mountain Youth Corp Veterans Fire Crew, which has been training to fight fires, has mitigated fire-supporting conditions and forage and has even fought a wildland fire in Rio Blanco County this summer.
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Rio Blanco Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • The ranchmen interested in the Coal Creek Mesa ditch are talking of constructing a reservoir somewhere up Coal Creek Canyon. There is not enough water in Coal Creek to supply all the settlers along its banks and on the adjoining mesas. •[Read More…]
Slaughter of nearly 500 wild horses delayed by court’s order
RENO, NEV. I A federal court judge in Reno, Nev. has granted a coalition of wild horse advocacy and conservation groups a temporary restraining order (TRO) to block the sale of unbranded horses at a slaughter auction scheduled this week in Fallon, Nev.
First West Nile case confirmed in Colorado
RBC | Rio Blanco County’s first confirmed case of West Nile Virus was announced Tuesday with the word that a horse located along County Road 7 (Strawberry) had died following a bout with the virus.
Philanthropy Days aid rural areas
RBC I Online registration is now open for the Northwest Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD) conference Sept. 25-27 at Winter Park Resort, Colo.
‘Deer Hunting 101’ offered free by CPW for novice deer hunters in state
Every hunting season brings novice mule deer hunters into the field, eager to learn and have a successful hunt. For new hunters who may not have a mentor, or experienced hunters that are looking for an edge, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host a free Mule Deer Hunting 101 class[Read More…]
DOI OKs 2014 health insurance rates
RBC I The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) has reviewed and approved 541 new health insurance plans from 18 statewide carriers to offer personal coverage to consumers and small businesses starting January 1, 2014.
Suicides high in national parks; Monument near top
RBC I Many of us are attracted to nature, expansive views and wild settings, so it’s not surprising that this year millions will come West to visit our spectacular national parks. Almost all will go back home to talk of the wonders of the mountains and the brilliant stars at[Read More…]
Rifle shooting range closed for repairs
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife started making major improvements to the shooting range at the West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area beginning Monday, and the range has been closed due to the work.
County puts administrator hunt on hold
RBC I The plan by the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners to hire a full-time county administrator has officially be put on hold for now, board Chairman Shawn Bolton said.
Letter to the Editor: “Home Of…” suggestion
Dear Editor: I have a suggestion, and maybe it is one you have already received.
From My Window… Be aware of school children; more fun coming
Rangely schools are open and Meeker schools will have their first day in class on Sept. 3, so it is certainly time to put out the words of caution that parents love and children hate — “Watch out for children walking and biking on the sidewalks and streets because school[Read More…]
