The National Barrel Horse Association Colorado District 10 had a barrel race in Rangely, Colo., at Columbine Park on May 19. I would like to thank the Daniel Lapp family, Jed the CNCC rodeo coach, Ted (who helped with the speaker system and photographer), the Rangely Cattlewomen who provided a[Read More…]
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Review oil shale proposals
As part of an ongoing commitment to encourage industry to develop technologies that could lead to economic and commercial viability for oil shale development, the Bureau of Land Management has released for public review a preliminary environmental assessment for two proposed oil shale research development and demonstration leases in Rio[Read More…]
Observe Memorial holiday fire safety
Conditions this year may be as dry as they’ve ever been for the Memorial Day weekend kick-off of the summer outdoor recreation season.
Classifieds: May 24, 2012 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago n Good four-room house and three lots; corner Park Avenue and Fourth Street; southern frontage. Inquire at this office.
Close call…
A truck was towed to Northwest Auto after a 1,000 pound drill head fell off a flatbed traveling east on Highway 64 and went completely through the pictured truck, owned by Lufkin Industries and driven by Justin Larson 28, of Vernal, Utah.
No fireworks on public lands
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) would like to remind citizens that the possession and use of fireworks on public land are strictly regulated according to Federal laws.
Obituary: Leon Oltmann
Leon Kent Oltmann was born on Aug. 10, 1940, in Shell Rock, Iowa, to Ed and Laura Oltmann.
Letters to the Editor: May 17, 2012
Theos backs Turner for commissioner Dear Editor:
Hunting numbers set
RBC I The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved big game hunting license numbers for the upcoming fall hunting seasons. Agency staff utilized herd population estimates to recommend reductions in license numbers for mule deer, elk and pronghorn while recommending increases in licenses to manage growing populations of moose and[Read More…]
News Briefs: May 17, 2012
News Briefs for May 17, 2012
OHV trails: Moving ahead
RBC I “There is a lot of momentum behind this project and it is very exciting,” Meeker Chamber of Commerce director Katelin Cook said of the Wagon Wheel Trail Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail system.
