RBC | The 2023-2024 fishing license is valid from March 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. Regulations and pricing for annual, daily and multi-day fishing licenses can be found in the 2023 Colorado Fishing Brochure (Pesca en Colorado (En Español). For individuals, ages 18 through 64, an $11.50 Habitat Stamp[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: March 9, 2023
Industrial greenhouse gas standard virtual meeting March 14 RBC | The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is hosting a small community conversation via Zoom on a new regulation to reduce air emissions from industrial facilities. The rule will apply to American Gypsum, Natural Soda and 16 other facilities[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: March 7, 2023
RBC | County commissioners conducted more interviews Tuesday in work sessions for various boards, and appointed several in a brief regular meeting. Sandra Besseghini was re-appointed to the Historic Preservation Board. Besseghini said she hopes to further pursue establishing a Certified Local Government (CLG), which opens doors for historic preservation[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB. 26-MARCH 4, 2023
ARRESTS There were two arrests this week. A male party was arrested on 2/28/2023 for several warrants. He received 1 year of probation and 9 days jail credit for time served plus fees. Several of his charges were dismissed by Judge Edwards. A male party was also arrested on 3/4/2023[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: March 2, 2023
Commissioners conducted additional interviews for open seats on several boards and commissions Tuesday before making appointments. Appointed to the Meeker Colorado Civic Improvement Corporation (MCCIC) were Sharon Clapper (renewed), and new members Sherri McCord, Fayanna Seely, Scott Marsh and Mona Avey. The county’s appointment to the Meeker Library Board is[Read More…]
Days Gone By: March 3, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago The Meeker Herald ~ 50 years ago The Meeker Herald ~ 25 years ago Rangely Times ~ 50 years ago Rangely Times ~ 25 years ago
CPW seeking input from big game hunters
As part of its Big Game Season Structure planning process, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking input from resident and nonresident big game hunters about the BGSS topics under consideration. CPW is encouraging the public to complete this comment form at https://engagecpw.org/big-game-season-structure on the current BGSS and potential changes CPW[Read More…]
Hunting/fishing representatives sought for CPW co-op
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is accepting membership applications to fill two sportsperson representative positions on the Colorado Outdoor Partnership (CO-OP). Interested individuals are invited to fill out an online membership application no later than Monday, March 13, 2023 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXeTEVe9ozuikpBqXt9fE-FelRVWliWfQnlB7R081ipe7ElQ/viewform). The CO-OP is a collaborative of leaders that share the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: March 2, 2023
Presentation on water wells March 3 Meeker | Streamline Realty’s winter education series continues on Friday, March 3 at 8 a.m. with a presentation on water wells by Travis Day. 600 Main St. in Meeker. Free coffee! LDS conference in Northwest Colorado March 4-5 Meeker | The Church of Jesus[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB. 19-25, 2023
ARRESTSThere was one arrest this week. A male party was arrested on 2/24/2023 for domestic violence and is currently in custody at the Moffat County Jail. Call summaries 2/20/2023 @ 9:41 am. Barone Middle School reported a gun in a locker to Rio Blanco County Communications Center. Upon further investigation[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: February 23, 2023
Open House for Rangely comp plan Saturday, Feb. 25 Rangely | Stop by the Early Education Center Gym (402 W. Main Street, Rangely) any time between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 to participate in the 2024 to 2044 Comprehensive Plan Public Open House for the Town[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB. 12-18, 2023
ARRESTS There was one arrest this week. A male party was arrested on 2/18/2023 for Violation of Protection Order. He bonded 2/19/2023 on a $1,000 PR bond. CALL SUMMARIES 2/12/2023 @ 2:40 pm. A caller reported a bald eagle that was off to the side of the highway near the[Read More…]
