Dear Editor: This is an open letter to Colorado’s elected leaders: As current and former locally elected officials in the Republican and Democratic parties, we want to thank those leaders in the state of Colorado who are using their influence to seek a sensible balance between energy development and conservation[Read More…]
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Udall: Parks need our protection
RBC I Sen. Mark Udall, chairman of the U.S. Senate National Park Subcommittee, said a report issued by the U.S. National Park Service highlights why he has fought to protect Colorado’s national parks, monuments and recreation areas, which support the Colorado way of life.
CNCC Foundation Dinner will be held in Rangely on March 29
RANGELY I The Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation will host its annual dinner dance March 29 at 6 p.m. in the Weiss Colorado Room on the Rangely campus.
Hoop Shoot…
More than 120 Rangely youngsters participated in the local Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge, sponsored by the WRBM Recreation and Parks District, with division winners qualifying for the sectional competition in Grand Junction.
Doll honored at Fort Hays State University
MEEKER I Former Meeker High School graduate and multiple-time Colorado state track champion Kathryn Doll was recently honored by Fort Hays State University for her academic accomplishment of a 3.55 grade point average, pursuing a degree in nursing in Hays, Kan.
Letter to the Editor: Comment on the proposed BLM fence
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…]
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.
