RBC — County election officials canvassed votes and completed the post-election audit Nov. 13. Both went well, said County Clerk Nancy Amick. There was only one small glitch.
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Public hearing on adoption of 2009 budget set for Dec. 8 at RBC Administration Building
RBC — With its lawsuit with ExxonMobil pending, budgeting has been a challenge for Rio Blanco County. However, the 2009 budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Administration Building.
Olympic champion wrestler tells his story in Meeker
Henry Cejudo grew up hungry, literally. There were a lot of mouths to feed in his family. He was one of seven kids. His mother, a single parent, sometimes worked two jobs to make ends meet. “It was a struggle,” said Cejudo, the 2008 Olympic champion who told his story[Read More…]
Police Blotter: November 27, 2008
Activity for Nov. 14-20
Local ranchers, DOW say HPP can help resolve conflicts
RBC — Rodney Culverwell was recently sentenced in Moffat County for four felony convictions for the shooting deaths of four elk last winter on his property.
RBC Days Gone By: November 27, 2008
Weed-free hay keeps federal wildlife habitat healthy
During the hunting seasons and other times of the year the BLM/Forest Service office in Meeker routinely answers questions about the requirement to use certified weed-free hay on public lands in Colorado. It’s a simple thing that can make a big difference in the quality of big game habitat.
Christmas tree permits available for area forest
RBC — Christmas tree cutting permits will soon be available from all offices of the White River National Forest. Christmas tree cutting is allowed in most areas on the White River National Forest with the following exceptions: wilderness areas, commercial timber sales, recreation and ski area, administrative areas, Glenwood Canyon[Read More…]
Energy companies are taking conservative approach to ’09
Companies’ plans tied to U.S. economy RBC — With the slowdown in the economy and the uncertainty of the markets, energy companies operating in Rio Blanco County are approaching the new year accordingly. “We can’t speculate about 2009, because we don’t know what the economy will do,” said Jim Lowry[Read More…]
Youth hunt openings for Dec. 6-7
RBC — The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) has a couple of openings remaining for a cow elk youth hunt on private land in the Meeker area on Dec. 6 and 7.
Woman critical after rollover by semi
RBC — A 43-year-old Iowa City, Iowa, woman is in critical condition after she was run over Monday by a semi-trailer at a gas pipeline construction site.
RBC Days Gone By: Nov. 20, 2008
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