U.S. Sen. Mark Udall is urging federal officials to fund efforts to mitigate the effects of bark beetles in Colorado and other Western states.
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BLM to hold forums on hydraulic fracturing
Bureau of Land Management Director Bob Abbey today announced that the BLM will hold a series of regional public forums in late April to further discuss the use of hydraulic fracturing techniques to stimulate natural gas production on Federal lands. The sessions will be held in Bismarck, N.D.; Little Rock,[Read More…]
Five simple steps to cut down on fuel costs
Gas prices are rising across the country and the primary reason is the cost of making fuel. While both supply and demand for gasoline have risen in the United States, the worldwide demand for crude oil is up and the supply of crude oil is down. Middle East turmoil and[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago J.L. McHatton arrived home from Illinois bringing with him 12 head of fine Norman-Percheron horses. County warrants 65 cents at J.W. Hugus & Co.
School districts face cuts
As the legislature meets to balance next year’s budget, nearly $350 million in additional cuts to our children’s education are being proposed. Considering that we spend approximately $6,500 annually to educate a child in Colorado and $30,000 to incarcerate a person, these cuts call for careful reflection. In a fundamental[Read More…]
Commissioners to open review of water plans
The Colorado Wildlife Commission will initiate a formal review of plans to mitigate impacts to fish and wildlife resources that would be created by two major transmountain water development projects at its April 7 workshop at the Fairfield Center in Meeker.
Conservancy board postpones decisions
The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District board of directors met last Wednesday for its annual boater/users meeting.
Loose Ends: Taking a stand against child abuse
It takes a village to raise children and it takes a community to stop child abuse. The big white sign on the courthouse lawn is not the eye-catcher; it is the patch of pinwheels representing all of the abused and neglected children across the state of Colorado.
Parsons honored by Club 20
Rio Blanco County commissioner Ken Parsons was honored with the Dan Noble award by Club 20 at its spring meeting last weekend in Grand Junction.
Fraudulent letter from Controllers Unit
Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler is warning businesses of a fraudulent letter sent by Corporate Controllers Unit to thousands of Colorado corporations asking for a $225 fee to satisfy State Statue of Periodic Reporting CCS Section 7-90-301 and 7-90-501 by April 15. “This is a scam. People should ignore[Read More…]
Classifieds: April 7, 2011 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]
Sealant Saturday, clinic April 16
Colorado Northwestern Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program is sponsoring a Sealant Saturday and Cavity Free Clinic this year in Rangely on April 16 at 9 a.m.
