Dear Editor: This letter is a comment on the Bureau of Land Management’s proposal for “BLM seeks local input on Rio Blanco County fence.” First, the notice is completely lacking in the sort of detail that would inform the interested public of the when, where, how much and at what[Read More…]
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Shed antler hunters must stay on roads
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management’s Little Snake Field Office in Craig is reminding people planning to collect shed antlers in northern Colorado this spring that it is illegal to travel off existing roads in a motor vehicle on BLM public lands in this area.
Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers…
Secretary/Treasurer Connie Theos, left, and President Angelo Theos, right, ran the annual meeting on Friday of the Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers Association at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker. Roughly 50 people attended the meeting, where the members heard from representatives of the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the[Read More…]
BLM seeks interns for summer work
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is now seeking area summer interns.
Letter to the Editor: Oh, those answers by Rio Blanco County
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to our Rio Blanco County commissioners. I told you to be prepared for a response to your answers to my questions of Feb 26.
No antler hunting on Dinosaur Monument
RANGELY I In recent years, antler collecting has become a lucrative endeavor for many people, with antlers being used for everything from chandeliers to dog chews.
81st annual Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Banquet…
Meeker Fire Chief Steve Allen, left, looks on as Frank Cooley gives the invocation at the 81st annual Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Banquet on Saturday night. A number of awards were presented and the firemen and women of the department were honored for the tireless work they do.
3 free turkey hunts set
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering three young hunters a chance to win a mentored spring turkey hunt on private land near Meeker on April 12 and 13.
Letter to the Editor: Another plea to save the old school
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners. Although I am a registered voter in Rio Blanco County, I am currently assigned and working overseas for the U.S. Government. Despite being halfway around the world, I am pleased to regard Meeker as my[Read More…]
Dolphin trip benefit bingo set
MEEKER I Meeker students who are participating in this summer’s dolphin research trip to Belize are holding a fundraiser chili supper, Bingo and bake auction Wednesday. The event begins with supper at 6 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds in Meeker and is followed by Bingo, beginning at 6:30[Read More…]
Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby race …
On Jan. 29, Cub Scout packs 189 and 191 of Rangely got together to try their talents at Pinewood Derby car racing.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for help with light pole damage
Dear Editor: I would like to extend a special thanks to the Meeker Urban Fund, Above All Electrical Solutions and the citizens of Meeker for payment on the repairs to our light poles lining the entrance to the Green Ridge Place Apartments driveway.
