Activity for July 18-July 24, 2008
County
Energy companies honored
RBC — Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Executive Director Harris Sherman presented the 2007 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) Outstanding Operations Awards on July 10 at the COGA Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Strategy Conference held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
Let’s hear it for those on the front lines
RBC — After reading the Rocky Mountain News series about abused children, we have decided that the News deserves a pat on the back for at least recognizing the problems that exist in the Denver area, and a slap on the hand for crucifying those who are trying to alleviate[Read More…]
Area fire contained, 668 acres burned
RBC — More thunderstorms moved through northwest Colorado during the weekend, bringing with them lightning and some precipitation. Northwest Colorado Fire Management crews worked to contain fires in Rio Blanco and Moffat Counties and wrapped up a couple fires left over from the previous day. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Department[Read More…]
County fair open class judging begins today
RBC — Throughout the county there are many talented people and the Rio Blanco County Fair Board hopes you will bring your talent to the county fair.
Boy dies on Green River
DINOSAUR — A young boy died Sunday after an apparent drowning in the Green River during a rafting trip through Dinosaur National Monument.
Housing voucher apps available
RBC — Housing voucher applications for residents of Moffat and Rio Blanco counties are available. Residents in Rio Blanco County can pick up an application at the Rio Blanco County Department of Social Services. Applications for Moffat County residents are available at the Independent Life Center 483 Yampa Ave. in[Read More…]
RBC gets $38k grant for services
RBC — John Hutchins has no trouble keeping busy. “I wear a lot of hats,” said the Rio Blanco emergency manager.
Events hosted at monument
DINOSAUR — The Dinosaur Monument has a host of programs for kids and families. The programs include: n Fossil Discovery Hike: A one-mile hike to explore three of the fossil-bearing layers of the quarry area. Fossilized fish scales, clams and dinosaur bones are just a few of the attractions along[Read More…]
Police Blotter: July 24, 2008
Activity for July 11-July 17, 2008
RBC Days Gone By: July 24, 2008
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago n The fad for Dutch necks has struck terror to the heart of the woman with the double chin. You should be able to span your throat with your thumbs and first fingers. Touch your thumbs together under your chin, and if your throat[Read More…]
ExxonMobil buys interest in Williams reserves
RBC — Williams announced last week it expects to receive approximately $71 million as a result of ExxonMobil’s exercise of its contractual option to purchase an interest in a portion of the Piceance Basin reserves Williams acquired in May.
