RBC | At its Feb. 22 meeting in Denver, the Parks and Wildlife Commission heard public comments and provided guidance to CPW staff regarding the final revisions to CPW’s Draft Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. A recording of the meeting can be viewed on CPW’s YouTube channel. The public provided[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: March 9, 2023
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White River Alliance economics presentation set for March 15
RBC | Join the White River Alliance March 15 at 6 p.m. for a presentation by Dr. Nathan Perry from Mesa State University. Perry is a professor of economics and will give a presentation on population, economics, employment and other trends we might expect to see in Rio Blanco County.[Read More…]
CPW: Fishing season is officially here!
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…]
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
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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…]
