County

County still in need of census workers

RBC I To schedule a time to take the test to be a census worker, call (866) 861-2010. Or for more information, visit www.2010censusjobs.gov or call Kathleen Martynowicz, recruiting assistant for the U.S. Census Bureau in Rio Blanco County, as well as Dinosaur, at 675-5008.

EnCana Oil & Gas offering scholarship

RBC I EnCana Oil & Gas is in search of high school seniors who exhibit a solid academic record, embody community involvement and leadership, and plan to pursue a post-secondary education related to the oil and gas industry.

Shell withdraws Yampa water application

RBC I In a sign of the times, at least economically, Shell has withdrawn its application to obtain water rights on the Yampa River. “We’ve decided to withdraw,” said Shell spokeswoman Carolyn Tucker. “There were a number of factors, including changing with the economic times. We have finite resources, and[Read More…]

Retiree honored…

Ken Hoyt, meter reader/warehouseman for Moon Lake Electric, retired from the cooperative after 30 years of service. He was recently honored by the board of directors for his contributions. He is shown with Grant J. Earl, general manager/CEO, and Tamara Vincent, board president.

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago Feb. 14, 1935 • Preliminary work was started by Foreman Harry Pollard on the Warner Point road project on the Meeker-Buford road. • The Meeker Library is again open after having been closed during the recent epidemic. The library has been thoroughly fumigated.[Read More…]

Rio Blanco County Police Blotter

Activity for Feb. 5-11, 2010 Friday, Feb. 5 RPD-1:25 a.m.-Disturbance at 500 S. Kennedy Dr., Rangely RPD-1:27 a.m.-Motorist assist at Mesa and Main St., Rangely RBSO-1:34 a.m.-Assist RPD at 500 S. Kennedy Dr., Rangely