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.
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Incidence calls down at dispatch
RBC I The good news is that the number of incident reports called into the Rio Blanco County Communications Center was down a good percentage in 2012 over the numbers in 2011.
Tipton pushes local forest control
RBC I Rep. Scott Tipton (CO-03) stressed the need for increased state and local involvement to help address the hazardous condition of forests on federal lands during a Western Caucus field hearing that took place Thursday at the Colorado State Capitol.
RBC Days Gone By…
EDITOR’S NOTE: In tribute to Mothers Day, which is Sunday, we are reprinting this poem by Ann H. McAdow. The original appeared in the Meeker Herald on May 22, 1897. It says just about all that can be said.
Colorado Fishing Atlas now available
RBC I Whether you’re a seasoned angler or you’ve never picked up a rod, finding a place to fish in Colorado has never been easier. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has launched several new tools for anglers ready to enjoy everything Colorado fishing has to offer.
Letter to the Editor: How about state of Western Colorado?
Dear Editor: In the April 4 edition of the Herald Times, U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton pointed out how severance tax dollars are not being distributed as originally planned. To paraphrase what was said, “It seems the large population centers can suck up an unfair amount of the funds because they[Read More…]
A hands-off approach to baby wildlife is best
RBC I Despite the wintry weather in many parts of the state, spring is here, and with it comes the arrival of baby birds and mammals to Colorado. Now is a good time to remind citizens that newborn wildlife may be found in backyards, along trails or in open spaces,[Read More…]
It’s not too late to join 4-H
RBC I It is not too late to sign up for 4-H at this time as there are several clubs still open for enrollment.
County postal carriers to collect food on Saturday
RBC I Rangely and Meeker post offices and postal carriers will be collecting non-perishable food on Saturday as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) program to “Stamp Out Hunger.”
Spring turkey season now open
RBC I Between now and May 26, some 12,000 hunters will take to the fields and woods in Colorado as part of one of the fastest growing hunting sports in the United States — turkey hunting.
Letter to the Editor: Bring back Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
Dear Editor: We wrote to you March 23, requesting that you reinstate the Days Gone By section on a weekly basis.
Homes sought for exchange students
RBC I World Heritage Student Exchange Programs is looking for American families to host high school students from Eurasia. All these exceptional students have received scholarships through the U.S. State Department-sponsored Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX) Program and will spend an academic year in the U.S.
