County

Donation for emergency vehicle

Williams recently separated into two stand-alone, publicly-traded corporations, Williams and WPX Energy. Representatives from both were in Meeker to donate $15,000 towards the purchase of a second quick-response vehicle for the Piceance Creek area.

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago There will be plenty of good things to eat at the Pioneers Ball. The Gem Theater picture shows are good; Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The Modern Woodmen masquerade ball on Feb. 22 promises to be a humdinger.

Letter to the Editor: RBC planner responds

Dear Editor: In response to Mr. Casto’s letter of Jan. 12, asserting county officials are doing a poor job of supporting business, I feel that in order to come to an informed judgment, the public needs the correct details of the situation presented. In that the letter does not identify[Read More…]

Ice fishing derby

Both recreation districts in RBC partnered with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife for a family ice fishing derby Saturday last on Rio Blanco Lake, where Jayden Mack caught a fish. The Meeker Lions Club provided a free lunch for those attending.

BLM deadline extended

RBC I ­The Bureau of Land Management announced today it will extend the public comment period on its draft Colorado River Valley Resource Management Plan until Feb. 29.

RBC Health Dept. “public health ready”

RBC I As local health departments nationwide strive to protect the public from new and infectious diseases, bioterrorism, natural disasters, and other public health threats, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has recognized Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health and Environment (RBCDPHE) for its ability[Read More…]

Increased visitation at national monument

DINOSAUR I “Since the opening of the new Quarry Visitor Center and Quarry Exhibit Hall in October, Dinosaur National Monument has experienced an increase in park visitation over 2010’s numbers,” announced Superintendent Mary Risser.