RBC — Four federal agencies Nov. 26 released a Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Final PEIS) proposing to designate more than 6,000 miles of energy transport corridors on federal lands in 11 western states.
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September incidents up 4.37 percent over 2007
RBC — The number of incidents received by the Rio Blanco County Communications Center rose from 937 in September 2007 to 978 in September 2008, an increase of 4.37 percent.
Police Blotter: December 4
Activity for Nov. 21-27
Senator-elect White to continue on panel
RBC — Bringing eight years of experience from the House of Representatives, including two years as the House Republicans’ only member on the powerful Joint Budget Committee, Senator-elect Al White of Hayden was appointed by Senate GOP chief Josh Penry to continue to serve on the key budget-writing panel.
Diapers for cigarettes
County program hopes to entice pregnant women to quit smoking RBC — Women who are smoking while pregnant have a new incentive to stop — free diapers for a year.
County canvass confirms election results
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.
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.




