RBC I Swimming instructor Rita Goldberg can’t believe some people still teach kids to swim by proverbially throwing them in the water to see if they sink or swim instinctively.
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RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago n A meeting was held at J.V. Houston’s office Monday night for the purpose of organizing a baseball club. Morris Dreifuss was elected treasurer and J.F. Houston, secretary. The following constitute the nine, and placed as they will play. C.G. Grymes, catcher; E.[Read More…]
Roadless Rule review available
RBC I The Forest Service released the Revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement (RDEIS) for the proposed Colorado Roadless Rule for public review and comment on April 15, 2011.
Enterprise donates $30,000 to local EMS
RBC I Enterprise Production, owner and operator of the Meeker Gas Plant, donated $30,000 to the Eastern Rio Blanco Fire and Rescue District.
Oil, gas commission offers info on “fracking”
RBC I The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has added an important new link to its website to provide the public with a wealth of information related to hydraulic fracturing in Colorado.
White River Swine Club report
MEEKER I This month’s meeting, which was held on June 6, was about the ribbons you can get in showmanship and your record book.
BLM seeking nominations for council
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is seeking additional nominations for five openings on its Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council.
Declining deer herd to be discussed
MEEKER | The Colorado Division of Wildlife is inviting the public to a meeting in Meeker on Monday, June 20, to discuss their concerns about a decrease in the White River deer herd with Division wildlife managers and biologists. The meeting is scheduled from 6-8 p.m., at the Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Towns plan mosquito control measures
MEEKER I The town of Meeker will conduct aerial spraying to control flies and mosquitoes between June 27-30,
Commissioners grant school districts $200K, one year only
RBC I Both school districts in Rio Blanco County will benefit from a “one-year only” grant given by the county commissioners at their June 13 meeting. It was also the first day on the job for the new county administrator.
White River Community fish fry
Snider convicted of murder
RBC I A jury of nine women and three men convicted Jerry D. Snider, Jr., 31, of the hatchet murder of his father, Jerry D. Snider, Sr. on June 14, 2011. The murder took place on July 2, 2009, in the Rangely home of Snider, Sr.
