RBC — Drivers beware, if you are ticketed for a traffic violation in Rio Blanco County, it’s going to cost more now. Following the state’s lead, county commissioners approved a new traffic fine schedule Oct. 13.
County
ILC cuts office hours due to staffing levels
CRAIG — Due to lack of staff, the Independent Life Center will be changing its hours of operation. Starting Monday Oct. 20, the ILC will be open from noon Monday through noon Friday. The ILC will not be answering phones or doing business with the public on Monday mornings or[Read More…]
Planning Commission seeks new members
RBC — The County Board of Commissioners is soliciting letters from persons interested in serving on the County Planning Commission.
Hunting for water …
Thousand Trails shuts off water to campground MEEKER — When Ron Boyd and Ken Muth arrived Oct. 15 at their campground for the second rifle season, they received a surprise — no water.
Nov. election could impact justice center
RBC — Pat Hooker, Rio Blanco County administrator, will be keenly interested in the results of the Nov. 4 Meeker school bond election.
RBC Days Gone By: October 20, 2008 Edition
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago
Senior Shenanigans: A good meal, deal
While talking with a man named Jack a few days ago about who might be moving into the old library, I made the statement that it would be nice if Chuckwagon could move into it.
Udall, Salazar at MVB Saturday
There will be a meet and greet for Democratic candidates Mark Udall and John Salazar at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in the community room at Mountain Valley Bank.
DAR workshop called a success
RBC — Prospective members of the new Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter forming in Craig got a lot of information and encouragement on Oct. 4 at a membership workshop held in Craig.
CSU to receive grant from Shell to study revegetation practices on oil shale leases
RBC — Colorado State University’s Warner College of Natural Resources announced today that it will receive $950,000 in the form of a research grant from Shell Oil Company to study revegetation practices on one of three research, development and demonstration leases on federal land in the Piceance Basin in northwestern[Read More…]
Police Blotter: October 16, 2008 Edition
Activity for Oct. 3-9
Monument offers a host of finds for all
Dinosaur National Monument protects a large deposit of fossil bones of creatures that lived nearly 150 million years ago. The fossils help us learn more about these fascinating animals.
