WORK SESSIONS René Harden, representing the Radino Senior Center, asked if the seniors can take the county bus on an overnight trip in May. The seniors have raised their own funding for a trip and have 14 signed up to go. Permission was granted. RBC Extension Agent Linda Masters asked[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: MARCH 19-25, 2023
ARRESTSThere were 2 arrests this week. A 36-year-old female was arrested 3/19/2023 on a warrant. She bonded the same day. A 57-year-old female was arrested on 3/19/2023 on a warrant. She also bonded the same day. CALL SUMMARIES 3/19/2023 @ 10:45 am. A female party was arrested without incident by[Read More…]
Shed collection prohibited through April 30
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife would like to remind the public that collection of shed antlers on all public lands west of Interstate 25 is prohibited from Jan. 1 through April 30. This restriction is in place to help protect wintering big-game animals and sage grouse from human disturbance[Read More…]
$14 Centennial State Park pass offers outdoor opportunities to underserved communities
RBC | Governor Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) highlighted the Centennial State Park Pass opportunities available for Colorado residents. Nature enriches the Colorado culture, and Governor Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) believe every Colorado resident should have the outdoor opportunity to experience Colorado’s wild side. CPW’s[Read More…]
Regional ag feasability study under development for Moffat, Routt, RBC
RBC | The Community Agriculture Alliance (CAA), Colorado State University (CSU), Northwest Colorado Development Council (NWCDC), and Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) are developing a regional agricultural infrastructure feasibility study for Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties. The feasibility study will gather input from agricultural producers to support efforts to[Read More…]
Days Gone By: March 23, 2023
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Work resumes on Hwy. 13 widening
Construction crews will soon be back from a winter shutdown to resume work on Colorado Highway 13. The Garco Rio Blanco Hill project is located 11 miles northwest of Rifle and will create safety improvements for the busy stretch of highway. The start date for work in April is weather-dependent.[Read More…]
Western Slope legislators host virtual Town Hall
“I know I sponsor more bills with my Republican colleagues on this call than I do with my Democratic colleagues from the Front Range,” said Senator Dylan Roberts of Colorado’s 8th Senate District (SD8) following a “bipartisan virtual Western Slope town hall” earlier this week. Western Slope legislators from 10[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: March 23, 2023
Lord of the Rings escape room MEEKER | The Library is hosting a Lord of the Rings themed escape room starting March 20-31. Please stop in or call us at 878-5911 to sign up! Community dinners update MEEKER | The community dinners will now be held at Elbert’s Hall, United[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: MARCH 12-18, 2023
ARRESTS There were 2 arrests this week. A 27-year-old male was arrested on 3/15/2023 for a warrant. No follow up information was provided. A 47-year-old male was arrested for domestic violence by Rangely PD on 3/14/2023. A PR bond was granted by Judge Neely on 3/15/2023. CALL SUMMARIES 3/12/2023 @[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: DHS hire, airport hangar and more
RBC | The county’s department of human services has been struggling to stay in compliance with state reporting requirements and timelines due to a shortage of caseworkers. The department has had to seek help from the state and neighboring counties. During a work session Tuesday positive progress made over the[Read More…]
BOCC Work Sessions
RBC | Commissioners met with the Langdon Group about the White River Water Supply project (also called Wolf Creek Reservoir). The self-described “third party neutral conflict resolution” company was hired by the Department of Interior to facilitate public involvement leading up to a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process that[Read More…]
