RBC | The Bureau of Land Management, in cooperation with Western Area Power Administration, has recently announced it will prepare an environmental impact statement for the TransWest Express Transmission Project — a regional transmission system upgrade that will deliver 3,000 megawatts of clean energy from Wyoming to the Desert Southwest.[Read More…]
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Free flu shots for veterans continue
RBC | Veterans can still get a free flu shot at the Grand Junction VA Medical Center or one of its clinics in Craig and Glenwood Spgs. Flu shots are given as follows:
Holding their ground: Burke pioneers
RBC I National twin day was Wednesday, Jan. 19. Our county has two men who truly epitomize the concept of family loyalty and hard work. Dean and Dale Burke live on the ranch their grandfather bought in 1886. The original 160 acres remains in the Burke name, a name frequently[Read More…]
Classifieds: January 27, 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]
2010: The Year in Review October-December
• Ken Harman began his new duties as CEO of Pioneers Medical Center. • Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes made an appearance at Colorado Northwestern Community College.
Letter: Where are the carriers?
This letter references numerous points in Steve Cohen’s article in Forbes of Oct. 25, 2010 entitled “Where Are The Carriers?,” which concerns the availability, value and number of U.S. aircraft carriers.
RBC girls play into overtime
RBC I Both Rio Blanco County girls’ basketball teams came into their Tuesday matchup with two wins from the week before. Rangely played in Oak Creek last Friday and defeated the Soroco Rams 55-43 before taking on Fruita’s JV in Fruita and winning 52-35. Meeker pounded Plateau Valley 61-20 last[Read More…]
Letter: Attn: RBC taxpayers
Rio Blanco County taxpayers will soon be receiving their 2010 tax notices from the Rio Blanco County Treasurer. Property values in the county will remain approximately the same as last year unless you had new construction, demolished property, etc.
Rio Blanco County Warranty Deeds
DECEMBER 2010 TRANSACTIONS Seller: US Bank NA Trustee Structured Asset Corporation Trust 2007-EQ1 Buyer: Deloy and Katelin Cook Description: Subdivision: Town of Meeker Lot: 6 Block: 88 1060 Park Ave. Transaction Price: $85,000
XCountry trail in good shape
RBC I In cooperation with the local Forest Service, a 2.4 mile cross country ski trail has been groomed by volunteers with a twin track set on the left and a skate lane on the right to East Marvine Campground. There is also an additional .25 mile twin track set[Read More…]
VA urges veterans to sign up for direct deposits
RBC I The Department of the Treasury announced a new rule that will extend the safety and convenience of electronic payments to millions of Americans and phase out paper checks for federal benefits by March 1, 2013. Officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urge Veterans to sign up[Read More…]
Too many wild horses and burros? It’s a myth
Considering the debates, confusion, and misconceptions revolving around BLM’s Wild Horse Management, I would like to share my knowledge on this issue after extensive reading and research. I would like to thank the Animal Welfare Institute for their permission as a resource for the following myths and facts.
