CRAIG — The Museum of Northwest Colorado began as the Moffat County Museum in 1964. Until 1990, it was housed in the Moffat County Courthouse. In 1991, it opened at its new location at 590 Yampa Ave. in the former Colorado State Armory.
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$1 million available for conservation grants
RBC — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced the availability of up to $1 million for proposed projects in Colorado through the 2008 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Program. Applications must be received by March 31 and are being accepted electronically as well[Read More…]
Northwest RAC set to meet Feb. 14
RBC — The Bureau of Land Management’s North-west Resource Advisory Council will meet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 14 in Glenwood Springs at the Community Center at 100 Wulfsohn Rd.
BLM, Forest Service announce 2008 grazing fees
Special to the Herald Times RBC — The Federal grazing fee for Western public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service will be $1.35 per animal unit month (AUM) in 2008, the same level as it was in 2007. The fee, determined by a congressional[Read More…]
New soil booklet for homeowners
RBC — The Colorado Geological Survey (CGS) announced the release of a new booklet, “A Guide to Swelling Soil for Colorado Homebuyers and Homeowners, Second Edition,” that is now available to the public. This colorful, easily understandable booklet describes swelling soil, a geologic hazard that has damaged thousands of homes[Read More…]
Police Blotter: February 14, 2008
Activity for Feb. 1-Feb. 7, 2008 Key: CSP-Colorado State Patrol DOW-Division of Wildlife RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RFD-Rangely Fire Department RPD-Rangely Police Department TOM-Town of Meeker WREA-White River Electric Association
Funds, resources for adoptive families
RBC — Now in its third year, more than 1,000 Colorado adoptive families have been assisted by Colorado Post-Adoption Resource Center (COPARC), a resource network for families who have adopted through the child welfare system. Approximately 6,000 Colorado families are eligible for support from COPARC, which is funded by a[Read More…]
Piceance Creek incidents set record numbers for 2007
RBC — The residents of Rio Blanco County are well aware of the impact the oil and gas industry has on our area. This impact is especially evident when driving the roads in and around the Piceance Creek Basin. The volume of incidents for 2007 dramatically increased over the 2006[Read More…]
Hayes earns grand champion at 4-H feeder show
RBC — This year’s beef feeder show had 36 4-H and 4 FFA members participating. The morning was spent weighing and tagging 62 steers. Steer weights varied from a 385-pound miniature Hereford to a 960-pound cross breed steer. An outstanding lunch was once again furnished by 4-H parents and leaders[Read More…]
Board members defend fire chiefs
RBC — Rio Blanco County commissioners heard requests from Rangely and Meeker fire district board members, asking them not to adopt the 2006 edition of the international fire code.
Above average Jan. precipitation
RBC — Precipitation at the plant center in January measured 1.90 inches and includes 25 inches of snow.
News Briefs: February 14, 2008
