County

Letter: Amicable separation for Pierson and ERBM

For the past three years, Scott Pierson has satisfactorily performed his work responsibilities as the executive director of the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District. Due to a difference in management philosophy, the district board and Mr. Pierson agreed to the amicable separation of his employment, effective Sept.[Read More…]

August 8, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Two Roan Plateau wildflowers at risk

— Wildflowers at risk from oil and gas drilling get Endangered Species Act protection — RBC I The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that two Colorado wildflowers found only on and around the Roan Plateau and South Shale Ridge area are now protected as threatened species under the Endangered[Read More…]

August 8, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RBC Fair continues with dogs, horses

4-H & Open Dog ShowMonday, Aug. 1, 2011 4-H Hi Point Hi Point Champion Dog Obedience & Showmanship – Macy Collins Donated by Rio Blanco County Abstract Company

August 6, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Predator discussions scheduled in Meeker

MEEKER I Following a well-attended meeting in Meeker last month, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will again offer the public an opportunity to learn about mule deer management and the White River mule deer herd, including a discussion of the effectiveness of predator management as a way to boost deer numbers.

August 6, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Show time!

The Rio Blanco County fair is always one of my favorite events to attend and to photograph. Lots of kids, all hustling, smiling, wet and muddy, while preparing for show time.

August 6, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

BLM to host scenic value meetings

RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a series of community workshops in northwestern Colorado the week of Aug. 8 to hear from the public about what matters to them most about the scenic views on BLM lands.These open house workshops are part of the visual resources inventory[Read More…]

August 5, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Boom coming, eventually

MEEKER I “I’ve believed we were going to see the (oil shale) boom next Wednesday for the past 55 years.” After more than a half century, Frank Cooley is just as certain the boom is coming as ever.

August 5, 2011 by editor 1 comment

Speaker coming to RBC Fair

RBC | A speaker from the National Beef Speakers Bureau will visit the Rio Blanco County Fair this year. Jo Stanko from Steamboat Springs will be speaking from 9-9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 6.

August 4, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Speaker coming to RBC fair

RBC | A speaker from the National Beef Speakers Bureau will visit the Rio Blanco County Fair this year. Jo Stanko from Steamboat Springs will be speaking from 9-9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 6.

August 3, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Shooting Sports contestants

Twenty-eight RBC 4-H shooters competed in the annual Rio Blanco County Fair County Shoot-off at the Meeker Sportsman’s Range Saturday last. Rangely formed two new clubs this year: the Rangely Stick Throwers (an archery club) led by James Odom and Brady Shelton and .22’s led by Daniel and Tammi Dorris.[Read More…]

August 3, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Working to get it ready

“Everyone is working hard to get this ready,” Rio Blanco County commissioner Shawn Bolton said of the new agricultural building at the county fairgrounds.

August 2, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Meeker Cake ‘n’ Bakers

Members of the Meeker Cake ‘n’ Bakers 4-H club formed teams to compete in the Ultimate Team Cake Decorating Challenge last week and pictured with their creations are (front) Jacob Pelloni, MaKayla Jones, Tevin Seacrest, Jilly Bumguardner, Kolbi Franklin, Carly Nielsen, Mary Baylie, Savana May and Sierra Gomez, (back) Abby[Read More…]

August 2, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled