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Colowyo Coal pledges $50,000 to CNCC
RBC | Colowyo Coal Company, the local operation of Rio Tinto, recently pledged $50,000 in Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) for the new Craig Campus Career and Technical Education Center.
Obituary: Ronald James ‘Bill’ Kent II
Ronald James (“Bill”) Kent II, 71, of Loveland died Nov. 17, 2009. He is survived by his daughter Lynne Berry and her family in Moffat County; his daughter Margie Wong and her family in Mountain View, Calif.; and his sister Rolleen McIlwrath and her family in Stockton, Calif. A memorial[Read More…]
Letter: Treatment at doctors’ office spoils hunting
Just thought I would share with you and the wonderful community of Meeker my only regretful experience I have encountered in the last 10 years of visiting and hunting your wonderful area. This in itself was quite shocking, as many times I have received nothing but exceptional service from all[Read More…]
Weedwise: Noxious weeds can threaten wildlife, livestock
What makes a weed noxious? Invasive, non-native, competitive, prolific, are terms used to describe weeds.
FNBR agrees to added investment changes
RBC I After completing the conditions of one agreement — at the direction of government regulators — First National Bank of the Rockies has agreed to make further changes. “FNBR has consented to another voluntary agreement with the OCC (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency), whereby the bank has[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • The Rio Theatre will be showing one of the year’s best pictures, “Some Like It Hot” with Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon. • The Stage Coach Inn featured a big Thanksgiving dinner. Three miles west of Meeker. $1.50 per person.
Winners of county 4-H achievement awards named
RBC I The Meeker Council hosted its awards program Nov. 1 and the Rangely Council held its awards program Nov. 8. 2008-2009 Meeker Council officers:
County files appeal of use tax decision
RBC I It’s not over. Not yet anyway. Rio Blanco County, on Friday, filed a petition with the Colorado Supreme Court, asking it to reconsider its decision in the use tax case.
Valuation in county tops $1 billion
RBC I While the economy may be down, the county’s assessed value is up. In fact, it reached a record high. “I believe this is the first time it’s ever been over a billion,” said Renae Neilson, Rio Blanco County assessor.
BLM sells 11 parcels at oil, gas lease sale
RBC | The BLM Colorado State Office sold 11 parcels of 58 offered Nov. 12 at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale, totaling 6,043 acres. The highest per-acre price was for a 81-acre parcel in Rio Blanco County that sold to ExxonMobil for $215 per acre. The high bonus[Read More…]
New energy (efficiency) at CNCC
RANGELY I No more using Bunsen burners to heat the science lab. No more issuing electric heaters to students to warm their dorm rooms. No more snowdrifts in hallways. Thanks to a partnership with Chevron Energy Solutions, students and faculty at Colorado Northwestern Community College will be more comfortable this[Read More…]
