RBC — The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts will hold their annual meeting and banquet on Jan. 24 at 5 p.m.
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Record drilling permits in ’08
RBC — The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Monday reported 8,027 drilling permits were issued in 2008, 26 percent higher than the previous record of 6,366 permits issued in 2007.
Craig DAR chapter will meet Jan. 31
CRAIG — The Daughters of the American Revolution chapter forming in Craig will meet on Jan. 31
Moose on the loose: DOW moves 19 moose
Moose moved into the White River National Forest on their own, migrating from other areas. Now, with transplants from Utah, the Division of Wildlife is adding to the local numbers in hopes of establishing a bigger population in Rio Blanco County.
Police Blotter: January 8
Activity for Dec. 26-Jan. 1
County has $225 million wish list ready, just in case
RBC — It’s uncertain if a federal economic stimulus package will ever become reality, but Rio Blanco County and the towns of Meeker and Rangely have their wish lists prepared, just in case.
Aspen bomber was booked into Rio Blanco County jail in 1996
James Blanning, who terrorized Aspen with bomb threats on New Year’s Eve, was booked into the Rio Blanco County jail in July 1996.
Reichert is elected treasurer of county historical society
RBC — Rio Blanco County Historical Society members elected officers Sunday, including a new treasurer, a position that has been temporarily filled since the dismissal of Shelly Flannery.
DOW: Hunters wonder why usually reliable areas didn’t produce results
RBC — The Colorado Division of Wildlife is hearing questions lately about why fall hunting seasons saw lower than expected harvest in some places.
RBC Days Gone By: January 1 Edition
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago
Police Blotter: January 1
Activity for Dec. 19-25
Forest Service morale sinks to a new low
RBC — When Dave Iverson first came to the U.S. Forest Service’s regional office in Ogden, Utah, in 1980, he was drawn by a love for the outdoors and a desire to do good work on the public lands. But after spending almost three decades on planning and policy, he[Read More…]
