There is an energy resource in Colorado that is greater than all the oil in Saudi Arabia. Do you think politicians would want to strangle it before it ever materialized? The answer might surprise you.
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Worker injured in Saturday night explosion at EnCana gas plant
RBC — An employee was injured in an explosion last Saturday night at the EnCana Oil and Gas Dragon Trail natural gas processing plant on County Road 116, about 25 miles south of Rangely.
DAR informational meeting at Craig
CRAIG — There will be an informational meeting on Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. at the
CNCC’s big picture: School outlines goals for its major gifts program
RANGELY — Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) recently outlined its goals for its Community Partners Building Futures major gifts campaign.
RBC Days Gone By: October 30, 2008
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago
Police Blotter: October 30, 2008
Activity for Oct. 17-23
Total calls for service increased 6.82 percent in August over 2007
RBC — In a report released by the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office, the number of incidents for August 2008 increased 6.82 percent over August 2007 totals, with 1,095 incidents this August up from 1,025 incidents last August.
Warranty Deeds: September 2008 Transactions
SEPTEMBER 2008 TRANSACTIONS
Administrator answers questions about tax suitAdministrator answers questions about tax suit
RBC — Pat Hooker, Rio Blanco County administrator, responded to questions about the use tax and the potential effect if the county loses its lawsuit with ExxonMobil. Question: Does the county have a good case?
Early voting continues through Friday
RBC — Rio Blanco County Clerk Nancy Amick, for one, will be glad when the election is over. “This has been a difficult election due to the lengthy ballot, more than double the amount of mail-in applications and registrations, and new state requirements and conditions,”
Planning Commission seeks new members
RBC — The County Board of Commissioners is soliciting letters from persons interested in serving on the County Planning Commission.
Criminal status via toll-free number
RBC — Crime victims and concerned citizens can call toll free (888) 263-8463 to find out information about whether an offender is still in custody and to receive notification of




