RBC I Ask pretty much anybody about the economy in 2011 and they’ll tell you it has been a rough year, even for the government. For the third quarter in a row, reported revenue from sales tax, motor vehicle use tax, and construction and building material use tax continue to[Read More…]
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Christmas in historic Browns Park Dec. 10
RBC | Celebrate a country Christmas, Saturday, Dec. 10, at noon, at Lodore Hall in historic Browns Park.
Beef leads growth in Colo. exports
RBC I Compared to 2010, Colorado’s exports of agricultural products increased 23 percent in the first nine months of 2011 to $967 million, led by increases in beef, hides, dairy, grains and processed foods.
Hoopin’ it up …
The annual boys’ WREA Cowboy Shootout will begin tonight with Rangely playing Grand Valley at 6 p.m., followed by Meeker against Cedaredge in the first round of the three-day event.
Rifle Ranger Districts closes roads for winter
RBC I The onset of winter has prompted the Forest Service to close two roads on the Rifle Ranger District. The road to Little Box Canyon and Coulter Mesa (NFSR 832) and the Buford-Newcastle Road (NFSR 245) will be closed to automobile use as of Tuesday, Nov. 29.
Small business key to the economic recovery
RBC I As Colorado shoppers were heading to the malls and big-box stores in search of Black Friday deals, small retailers joined the marketing chorus and asked that they not be overlooked.
Funding opportunities for farms
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.
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.
