Give feedback on Circle Park project MEEKER | Meeker Riverfront / Circle Park Improvement project design plans are moving forward. Please find updated park and river design documents open for public feedback at: erbmrec.com/parks Wolf plan meeting Feb. 4 MEEKER | Livestock producers and other stakeholders concerned about the current[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: JANUARY 22-28, 2023
ARRESTS There were no arrests in Rio Blanco County this week. CALL SUMMARIES 1/22/2023 @ 6:45 pm. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office assisted Rangely Fire Dept. and Rangely PD with a backhoe that caught fire. 1/24/2023 @ 7:28 pm. A bull elk was hit by a vehicle on Piceance Creek[Read More…]
Special districts, part 5: Conservation and conservancy districts
Read part 1: “The ins and outs of special tax districts” Part 2: “Explainer: how special districts work” Part 3: “Recreation in Rio Blanco County: WRBM and ERBM” Part 4: “Rio Blanco County’s Hospital Districts” RBC | In Rio Blanco County, special tax districts account for a variety of services[Read More…]
WINTERFEST
Winterfest royalty 2023 includes queen Mackenzie Manchester, king Kevin Wren, and attendants Rylee Allred, Marstan Wagner, Kyrah Phelps and Kasen LeBleu. MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO
FBI investigating wire fraud transfer scam involving Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District
RBC | According to a press release issued by the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners late Tuesday, Jan. 31, a “significant portion” of the $4 million grant awarded to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District last year to facilitate development of the proposed Rio Blanco Water Storage Project, AKA[Read More…]
Conservation district annual meeting report, part 2
Last week, reported on the annual meeting of the White River Conservation District, which took pace Jan. 12. Here is some additional information from the meeting. Other topics covered included rangeland, water, wildlife and more. Here are highlights from the meeting handout. Rangeland The Districts have secured $388,000 and have[Read More…]
Obituary: Laurel Naomi Osborn Durham
March 20, 1923 ~ Dec. 21, 2022 Laurel Naomi Osborn was born on March 20, 1923, to Effie M. and Charley B. Osborn, the youngest of nine children. Her older siblings were Everette, Marion, Edith, Floyd, Lowell, Clarence (Bill), Kenneth and Kermit. She was born at a boarding house in[Read More…]
Obituary: Kevin Conrad Hazelbaker
May 19, 1961 ~ Nov. 28, 2022 Kevin Conrad Hazelbaker, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on Nov. 28, 2022, at his home. He was 61. A memorial will be held at a later date. Kevin was born the son of Kenneth Conrad and Dorothyann (Williams) Hazelbaker on May[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JANUARY 15 – 21, 2023
ARRESTS A 44-yr. old female was arrested on 1/18/23 for domestic violence, harassment and criminal mischief. A PR bond was granted on 1/19/23 by Magistrate ShamisA 32-yr. old male was arrested on 1/18/23 for domestic violence, harassment and child abuse. A PR bond was granted on 1/19/23 by Magistrate Shamis CALL SUMMARIES[Read More…]
The Western slope way
Being your state representative is truly the honor of a lifetime. The first few days at the State Capitol were filled with excitement and hope. On Jan. 9, all newly-elected legislators were sworn in, and we now have a majority women state legislature for the first time in Colorado history.[Read More…]
Back to work at the Capitol
The start of the legislative year provides a spirit of optimism, as we seek to bring solutions and ideas for the challenges and opportunities that our communities face. After speaking directly with many voters on the campaign trail and community leaders in recent weeks, I feel energized and hopeful about[Read More…]
LETTER: Thanks to snow plow drivers
Dear Rio Blanco County: Just wanted to give a shout out to the Rio Blanco County snowplow drivers for doing such a great job keeping our roads passable this winter. Your early mornings and long hours are really appreciated. Thank you so much,Evie, Ann, and Mike Delivering Trappers Lake and[Read More…]
