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.
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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.
Traffic delays possible in area
RBC | According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, there are two current road projects under way in the Rio Blanco County area that are subject to causing area delays:
From My Window: Saving elementary school will demand ‘warp’ speed
The Meeker Town Board meeting on May 7 was an interesting study in community involvement as roughly 70 residents of the town attended, ready to voice their opinions and ask questions regarding the use of the old elementary school in downtown Meeker.
New CDOT engineer for part of county
RBC | The Colorado Department of Transportation has announced the promotion of Grand Junction resident engineer Jason Smith to West Program Engineer in Region 3, which includes part of Rio Blanco County.
Traffic closures possible in area
RBC | According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, there are two current road projects under way in the Rio Blanco County area that are subject to causing area delays:
Tips to avoiding conflicts with bears
Special to the Herald Times RBC I Black bears have emerged from their dens and it’s time for Colorado residents to take precautions to help keep bears wild. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are cautioning residents that bear activity in towns and residential areas may be high again this year.[Read More…]
