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Survey flights capture bird’s eye view of Yampa-White River basin

RBC | With the arrival of spring, warmer temperatures, and at least a year’s worth of pent up cabin fever, the river beckons. While the chilly runoff waters flow fast and high for now, water users of all stripes know that come mid-summer, low flows will mean dry fields, special[Read More…]

May 12, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

County

White River Alliance sets planning goals for 2021

RBC | Members of the local White River Alliance met this past Wednesday to chart the course of their work for the coming year. The board was re-elected by unanimous consent with area fishing and hunting outfitter Shawn Welder taking the helm again as president. The group will continue their[Read More…]

February 2, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

News Briefs: Jan 21, 2021

White River Algae TAG meeting Jan. 27 RBC | The White River Algae Technical Advisory Group (TAG) will be meeting virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. to hear updates from U.S. Geological Services (USGS), Trout Unlimited, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), and GEI Consultants related to the White[Read More…]

January 20, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Water court trial for Wolf Creek project starts Jan. 4

RBC | As its trial date in water court approaches, hundreds of pages of depositions obtained by Aspen Journalism reveal state engineers’ sticking points regarding a proposed reservoir project they oppose in northwest Colorado. Over a few days in November, state attorneys subpoenaed and interviewed several expert witnesses and the[Read More…]

December 31, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

White River Alliance hears from water engineer Erin Light on drought preparedness and other issues

RBC | The White River Alliance, a local stakeholders group for the White River, met Dec. 4. Erin Light, the Division 6 Water Engineer, who is in charge of all administration of water rights on the White River (and Yampa and Green), was the guest speaker. She announced that Governor[Read More…]

December 14, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

County

RBC Board of Commissioners Set to Adopt 2021 Budget

RBC | Rio Blanco County’s proposed 2021 budget is set for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. During work session Tuesday the board reviewed the budget with Budget and Finance Director Janae Stanworth. Overall revenue is projected to increase by $355,772 and expenses by[Read More…]

December 14, 2020 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

County

Conservation District employee receives state recognition

RBC | The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation District boards are proud to announce that District Manager, Tristan Nielsen, received the Employee of the Year award from the Colorado Conservation District Employees’ Association. Nielsen is beginning her fourth year with the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts (Districts).[Read More…]

December 4, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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News Briefs: Dec 3, 2020

Algae Study virtual meeting RBC | The Technical Advisory Group will be meeting virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. to hear an update from USGS on their data collection for the White River Algae Study. If you are interested in attending, please call 970-878-9838 to request a link[Read More…]

December 4, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: November 12, 2020

Thanks for supporting Haunted House fundraiser Dear Editor: Meeker’s VFW Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who came and supported the Haunted House fundraiser! The money raised will go towards our two high school senior scholarships that we award yearly. A big thanks to everyone that helped make the house[Read More…]

November 17, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Conservation Corner: How do the Conservation Districts affect me? (Part 2 of 3)

Last week you read about the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ (Districts) mission and the work being done to study the excessive algae growth in the White River. Today, we share the purpose of conservation districts nationwide which is, “To make available technical, financial, and educational resources, whatever[Read More…]

September 18, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

CONSERVATION CORNER:

How do the Conservation Districts affect me? (Part 1 of 3) The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ (Districts) stated mission is, “To provide guidance and technical assistance to encourage and promote the wise use of all the natural resources within the District by private landowners and government land[Read More…]

September 11, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Meeker mosquito control discussed

MEEKER I Members of the White River Alliance spoke to the Meeker Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Aug. 18 regarding changes in mosquito control from the use of permethrin to alternative options. “There’s a growing number of communities and counties that are banning the use of this product [permethrin] because[Read More…]

August 28, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled