RBC I Phyllis Philipps, Colorado State Conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced funding opportunities for its conservation programs.
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Court rules in favor of energy development
RBC I The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found that the Department of the Interior adhered to federal law in its decision to vastly expand energy development on wildlife-rich public lands located on southwestern Wyoming’s Pinedale Anticline, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) announced Nov.[Read More…]
How to survive holiday gatherings
RBC I For those of us from families built on Debbie Downer DNA, there’s only one direction a mood can go during holiday get-togethers and that’s down.
Girl Scout volunteers needed
RBC | Adults aged 18 and older are invited to volunteer to lead a troop through their Girl Scout leadership experience or assist whenever it’s convenient with their schedule.
Letter to the Editor: Don’t repeat past history
Dear Editor: Europe and the USA have many things in common, one of which noted currently is the massive debt crisis both are experiencing because of politicians who fail to learn from history.
Commissioners apply for OHV trails grant
RBC I A grant for more than $100,000 to be used for signage and mapping of Wagon Wheel OHV (Off Highway Vehicles) East Trails System was submitted to Colorado State Parks by the Rio Blanco County board of commissioners this month.
It’s all about the “little things” ~ the children
RBC I The holiday season is upon us and as usual there is a lot of discussion about maintaining the true spirit of the season: giving and appreciating the little things. Donna Day is passionate about helping many of the most important “little things” in our county — our children.[Read More…]
RAC meets Dec. 1
The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council will meet Dec. 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gateway Canyons, 43200 Hwy. 41 in Gateway, Colo.
Letter: Annual visitor expresses thanks
It is about time for us to publicly thank the great businesses in Meeker that have made our annual hunting trip such a pleasure.
CDOT: Motorists please use caution
As winter approaches and Colorado residents and tourists begin to make their regular trips to the Rocky Mountains along the I-70 corridor, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) would like to remind them to drive with care, especially when the chain law is in effect.
Plan “B” for Afghanistan?
The hard truth is that it is time for the United States to adopt more realistic goals in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
‘Tis the season for giving cars
This year has been tough on almost everyone because of the economy and the high unemployment.
