RBC — Precipitation at the plant center recently measured 1.56 inches and included 14.0 inches of snow.
County
CNCC is 75 percent of the way toward fund goal
RANGELY — Nationally, the economy may be slowing down. But that hasn’t put the brakes on the Colorado Northwestern Community College major gift campaign. With $6.5 million pledged, CNCC is more than 75 percent of the way to reaching its goal of $8.3 million. “We’re pleased so far with how[Read More…]
Elk return to Culverwell land in Moffat County
RBC — Elk returned to Rodney and Margaret Culverwell’s property in rural Moffat County. And they wanted to let someone know about it.
RBC Days Gone By: January 15 Edition
Shell Oil moving ahead with plans for oil shale production
RBC — It was a big news week for Shell Oil. First, it was announced Jan. 7 that Shell had filed for water rights on the Yampa River. The water would be used for the company’s future oil shale operations.
Colorado horse is being tested for equine disease
RBC — One Colorado mare has been identified as having been in contact with a stallion infected with contagious equine metritis (CEM). A hold order has been placed on the premises until tests results have returned.
Zabel bronze statue unveiled in Craig
CRAIG — The community is invited as the High Plains Mustang Club of Craig unveils and presents to the public a diorama of
Conservation districts hold annual meetings
RBC — The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts will hold their annual meeting and banquet on Jan. 24 at 5 p.m.
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
