SALIDA — A Michigan man was fined $15,000 after being convicted of three charges related to killing a Colorado mountain goat without a license. Burt Vincent, 60, of Jackson, Mich., also faces a potential lifetime suspension of his hunting and fishing privileges in Colorado, Michigan and 28 other states.
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RBC Days Gone By: December 25
Utah man killed in Dec. 17 accident
RBC — A passenger was killed in a one-vehicle accident Dec. 17 on Highway 64, between Rangely and Dinosaur.
Week 5 Shop at Home winners announced
RBC — The Shop at Home series has come to an end this week.
Conservation tree program under way
RBC — The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation District’s 2009 tree program is underway. The Conservation Tree Program enables local landowners to obtain affordable seedlings for windbreaks, wildlife habitat, erosion control, noise or visual barriers or other conservation uses.
Nelson nearing end of tenure
RBC — Forrest Nelson’s days as an elected official are numbered. But it has been a good run, and he’s ready to focus more on operating the family ranch and spending time with his grandchildren.
Road closed in Dinosaur National Monument Jan. 1
DINOSAUR — Superintendent Mary Risser announced that Dinosaur National Monument’s Harpers Corner Road, which begins two miles east of Dinosaur on US 40 and runs 31 miles north into the monument, will close to the public on Jan. 1.
Dubose gets deferred sentence for poaching
MEEKER — A former Meeker outfitter was sentenced Dec. 5 in Rio Blanco County District Court for poaching violations.
Snowmobile club ready for season
RBC — With the 2008-2009 snowmobile season just around the corner, now is the time to get your membership in the White River Snowmobile Club. Your membership and support are vitally important for the club:
RBC Days Gone By: December 18
Police Blotter: December 18
Activity for Dec. 5-11
BLM announces new NW Colorado district manager
RBC — Jamie Connell has been selected as the district manager for the Bureau of Land Management’s newly created Northwest Colorado District. She will move into the position within a few months.
