The Rangely and Meeker branches of New Eden Pregnancy Care Services collected more than 5,000 diapers during their April diaper and wipes drive.
County
Fire danger low, but caution urged
RBC | Fire danger is low in Rio Blanco County, which means the current potential for large intense wildfires is at a minimum. However fire safety always needs to be observed as lighter vegetation, like grass and brush, can dry out quickly and when combined with dead vegetation from last[Read More…]
Warranty Deeds: April 2013
April 2013 TRANSACTIONS
RBC sends 20 to state championship
RBC I Twenty Rio Blanco County track and field athletes (13 from Meeker and seven from Rangely) competed at the 2013 Colorado State Track and Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Denver, and nine received medals on the podium, including one champion.
Donations sought for Okla. tornado victims
MEEKER | If you wish to help the victims of the Monday tornadoes in Moore, Okla., Rocky Mountain Hair Benders hair and nail salon at 640 Main St. in Meeker will be the drop-off site for non-perishable foods and clothes of all sizes and for all ages by Friday at[Read More…]
Bears close two Dinosaur camps
DINOSAUR I Superintendent Mary Risser of Dinosaur National Monument announced Friday that the two backcountry campsites at Ely Creek, located along the Jones Hole Trail, are closed until further notice due to black bear activity in the area.
Smaller deer numbers to be discussed
RBC I To address the overall decline in mule deer populations throughout Western Colorado, state wildlife managers are participating in numerous, ongoing research projects in Rio Blanco and Moffat counties as they continue their search for answers and possible solutions for the drop in numbers. To discuss their findings so[Read More…]
Canada geese…
These two Canada geese enjoyed lounging in the sun and grass in the Bel-Air area off County Road 8 over the weekend.
Bennet: PLT, SRS, fire funds needed
RBC I Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is urging Senate appropriators to support resources for the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) programs and for wildfire prevention, suppression and mitigation efforts.
Rio Blanco Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago • John J. Davitt went up to his Sleepy Cat mountain farm last week, shoveled the snow off the land and started putting in a crop.
Colorado state motto sought
RBC | Today through May 31, Colorado residents are urged to submit a motto to help shape the future identity of our state as part of Gov. John Hickenlooper’s “Making Colorado” branding initiative.
Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ …
Rio Blanco County has a full 4-H program with thriving market livestock and general project clubs.
