County

Voting deadline looms for primary

RBC — Monday is the last day to register to vote or to change party affiliation for the primary election to be held on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Madison tapped to administer impact fees

RBC — In his role with Rio Blanco County, Jeff Madison wears a lot of hats. And he just added another one. The newest hat Madison will wear is that of impact fee administrator. He already holds the titles of natural resources specialist and director of planning and development.

Some local liquor stores will open Sundays

RBC — Colorado’s new liquor sales law took effect at the beginning of July, but not all area liquor stores plan to be open for business on Sundays. Both liquor stores in Meeker — White River Liquors and Ol’ Crows — will not be open this Sunday. Neither will Christie’s[Read More…]

Various districts combine resources

RBC — The Rio Blanco Weed and Pest Department, CSU Cooperative Extension, the Meeker Plant Materials Center, BLM, USDA-NRCS, White River and Douglas Creek Conservation District, Environmental Plant Center, Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District, Douglas Creek Conservation and Colorado Northwestern Community College have partnered

Local students earn scholarships

RBC — Matthew Herrera of Rangely High School and Hope Merritt of Meeker High School both earned a 2008 EnCana High School Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement, strong commitment to the community and determination to pursue a career in the oil and gas industry.