RBC I For thousands of years, greater sage-grouse have annually returned to their historic breeding grounds, called leks, where they stage one of wildlife’s most magnificent and unique mating displays.
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Murdoch’s: The chickens are here
RBC I From Rhode Island Reds to pullets, the newest, cutest, fluffiest chicks are now in your local Murdoch’s store.
Sportsmen urge BLM to use caution
RBC I As federal officials consider how to move forward on oil shale development, a sportsmen’s coalition is urging caution because no proven technology exists and the impacts on the West’s public lands, fish, wildlife, water and air quality are unknown.
Speak out on countywide recycling
RBC I Some county residents take their recycling to Grand Junction or Rifle. Others drop off cans, paper and cardboard in Meeker at the town’s recycle drop-off center. Rangely currently has no recycling program.
Host 4H families needed
RBC I Host families are needed for 65 inbound Japanese boys and girls, ages 12-21, coming to Colorado through the 2012 inbound Colorado-Japan Teen Exchange. Hosting dates are July 23-Aug. 18 or July 25-Aug. 18.
Sales, tax revenue down 20 percent
RBC I Sales and use tax revenue remained low during the fourth quarter of 2011 across the board for Meeker, Rangely and Rio Blanco County.
Nice find …
The bodies of two elk were discovered with their antlers tangled together in Chase Draw, where Tim and Mary Meinen were looking for cephalopod and clam fossils in 2007. The Meinens contacted the Division of Wildlife, which commented, “nice find.” The couple had Antler Taxidermy in Meeker complete the shoulder[Read More…]
Hill, Eskelson earn most delegates
RBC I Jon Hill and Jeff Eskelson’s names will appear on top of the ballot as the two received the most delegates’ votes in the two races for Rio Blanco County commissioner at the 2012 RBC Republican General Assembly held last Saturday in the Colorado Room on the CNCC campus.
Sunshine week celebrates public
RBC I Sunshine Week is a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Participants include news media, civic groups, libraries, nonprofits, schools and others interested in the public’s right to know.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The town was furnished with a mild sensation last Saturday night when it was found that two prisoners had escaped from the county jail. – Buy a new Easter hat at Mrs. Brown’s, if you wish the correct thing. – A fool[Read More…]
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DECEMBER 2011 TRANSACTIONS
Doctor shortage in Colorado will blunt effect
RBC I The new health reform law is expected to create 32 million more insured Americans, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The federal government plans to expand Medicaid to low-income adults and subsidize purchases on the health-insurance exchanges when it requires most Americans to carry insurance in 2014.
