RBC I About two dozen wildland fires occurred over the weekend beginning Friday afternoon. Lightning was the cause of all the fires except for one which was a vehicle fire.
County
RBC streamlines process
RBC I “We’ve been working on this process for more than a year,” Rio Blanco County commissioner chairman Kai Turner said of the resolution to streamline the permitting process for drilling well pads.
Commissioners say thanks for support
Dear Editor: The Rio Blanco County Commissioners would like to thank the following people for their assistance in completing the new 4-H Building in time for the 2011 County Fair.
Silent auction, dinner Sept. 8
RBC I Horizons Specialized Services will host a silent auction and spaghetti dinner Thursday, Sept. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Center in Meeker.
Tickets for booster seat violations steep
RBC I Aug. 1 marked the one-year anniversary of the expanded child passenger safety law in Colorado, which means law enforcement will start pulling over and giving $82 citations to drivers transporting children under age 8 who are not in a car seat or booster seat.
RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago – Until disposed of we will offer 17¢ 20¢, 25¢, 30¢ and 35¢ values In organdies, batistes, lawns and dimities at 10¢ and 12¢ cents per pair. The famous Russell gloves for $1.50 per pair. – County surveyor Dan Moog is kept on[Read More…]
Sheepdog demonstration …
What’s better than a live demonstration to whet your appetite for the real thing? Meeker Classic trial director Maym Cunningham and her sister, retired trial director Ellen Nieslanik were invited to perform a sheep herding demonstration at the Snowmass Night Rodeos.
2011 RIO BLANCO COUNTY FAIR RESULTS
2011 Pet Rock ContestMentor and Me (up to 7 years old)Best Dressed1. Kastyn Dembowski – Best of Show2. Teagen Dembowski3. Carmella Fortunato4. Hayden Garcia5. Jaicee Simmons6. Bren Crowe Youth under 14Best Dressed1. Dalton Dembowski2. Phalon Osborn3. Bransen Shelton4. Samantha Lapp5. Kayla Fortunato6. Justin Henderson Age 14-59Best Dressed1. Brittany Babineaux2. Myriah[Read More…]
What you can do to ensure “No Child is Left Behind”
RBC I “Test cheating scandal!” “Budget cuts!” “Accreditation lost!” These are the types of headlines associated with school districts around the nation today. With issues like these mounting on the front lines of education, even the best and brightest teachers need reinforcements.
Regional forester affirms decision
RBC I Forest supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams announced today that regional forester Jerome Thomas has affirmed the White River National Forest travel management decision.
Oh deer, more discussion
RBC I Another meeting to discuss the declining mule deer herd was held by the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife (CDPW) Aug. 15, to focus on a few of the many factors contributing to the decline in mule deer numbers.
Logging traffic on Yellow Jacket Pass
MEEKER I Intermountain Resources of Delta, Colo., is currently harvesting timber in the Wilson Park area. Visitors using Forest Road 250 near Yellow Jacket Pass should expect to encounter logging trucks and increased activity in the area over the next few months.
