RBC I Rio Blanco County commissioner Kai Turner joined Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, Under Secretary of Agriculture Harris Sherman, and representatives from the U.S. Forest Service last Friday in Denver for the official announcement that the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree will be provided by the White River National Forest. RBC[Read More…]
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RBC swimmers …
Meeker High School senior Adrienne Wix and Rangely High School senior Alexis Silva are swimming with the Moffat County High School swim team this season.
AAA: prepare for the “silver tsunami”
RBC I The first wave of America’s baby boomers turning 65 this year will be driving the “silver tsunami” says the American Automobile Association (AAA).
Take time to protect your family
RBC I Chestnuts roasting on an open fire may sound like a wonderful holiday treat, but make sure that open fire is never left unattended and that it’s thoroughly extinguished before heading off to bed for that long winter’s nap.
Christmas bird count Dec. 31
DINOSAUR | The Dinosaur/Jensen Christmas Bird Count will be held on New Year’s Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago • Report has come to us that wolves are unusually numerous and troublesome this season. Already they are running in large packs. This is the condition and the menace: These wolves are going to eat while they live, and the supply of jackass[Read More…]
BLM accepting comments on coal lease application
MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to lease approximately 2,592 acres of federal coal reserves beneath BLM managed lands in Rio Blanco County, Colo., adjacent to the existing Deserado Mine.
Commissioners adopt budget
RBC I In a public meeting last Monday, Rio Blanco County budget director Chris Singleton presented an overview of the proposed 2012 budget to commissioners and department heads.
Connections 4 Kids welcomes new coordinator
RBC I Connections 4 Kids, the early childhood council of Rio Blanco and Moffat counties, announces the hiring of its new coordinator, Michelle Balleck. Her first day was Monday, Dec. 5.
True holiday spirit should not include “things”
RBC I Among other things, the holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts. The question most often asked of people is, “what did you get?” Much less frequently asked is, “what did you give?”
Letter to the Editor: Community grants
Dear Editor: On behalf of Natural Soda Inc., our employees and customers, we would like to thank the many community organizations that applied for Natural Soda’s 2011 Community Support Program.
Capitol Christmas Tree will come from Meeker area in 2012
MEEKER I Meeker Mayor Mandi Etheridge will join Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and renowned photographer John Fielder tomorrow in Denver, along with representatives from the White River National Forest and Choose Outdoors to announce the selection of the White River National Forest as the source of the 2012 Capitol Christmas[Read More…]
