RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council gathered Tuesday for a 2018 budget work session followed by a quick meeting filled with department updates and approval of election resolutions. The council reviewed capital projects by department as well as non-typical budget items. Capital projects for the water department include a raw[Read More…]
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BLM Christmas tree permits on sale
RBC | Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within suggested areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale. Permits are $10 per tree and may be purchased at the White River Field Office, 220 E. Market St., Monday through Friday between 7:45[Read More…]
BLM Christmas tree permits on sale
RBC | Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within suggested areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale. Permits are $10 per tree and may be purchased at the White River Field Office, 220 E. Market St., Monday through Friday between 7:45[Read More…]
BLM Christmas tree permits on sale
RBC | Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within suggested areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale. Permits are $10 per tree and may be purchased at the White River Field Office, 220 E. Market St., Monday through Friday between 7:45[Read More…]
Fire on CR 7 contained, under investigation
On Tuesday, Sept. 26 at approximately 2 p.m., Rio Blanco County Communications Center received a call of a brush fire approximately mile marker 4 on County Road 7 (Strawberry Creek). The fire was moving rapidly toward structures and vehicles. Meeker Fire, Craig Interagency BLM, Rio Blanco County Sherriff’s Office and[Read More…]
Canyon Pintado sites close for improvements
RANGELY | Starting on Sept. 11, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office will temporarily close access to the East Four Mile and South Orientation Recreation Sites in Canyon Pintado Historic District for about four to six weeks. These sites are located at mile posts 61.3 and[Read More…]
BLM approves plan to remove wild horses from outside established area
MEEKER | The Bureau of Land Management has announced a final decision to remove up to 100 wild horses this fall from private land and other areas outside the designated Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area (HMA) in northwestern Colorado. The decision will also allow future gathers to remove wild horses[Read More…]
BLM seeks comment on proposed OHV trail system in western RBC
Special to the Herald Times RBC | The Bureau of Land Management is seeking comments from the public before beginning the environmental analysis for a proposed 364-mile off-highway vehicle trail system primarily in Rio Blanco County. Rio Blanco County’s proposed Wagon Wheel West OHV Trail System would use mostly existing[Read More…]
BLM seeks public input on wild horses
RBC | As part of its mission to manage public lands for multiple uses, the Bureau of Land Management has released an environmental assessment (EA) for public review that analyzes removing wild horses from areas outside the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area in northwestern Colorado. “The BLM is committed to[Read More…]
BLM accepting comments on sagebrush habitats
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting comment on a plan to streamline the approval process for habitat improvement projects to benefit wildlife and grazing in northwestern Colorado. As part of its multiple-use mission, the BLM manages the land that wildlife and livestock depend upon. The Northwest[Read More…]
Commissioners meet in Rangely
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners met Monday morning for their monthly meeting in Rangely. In the short meeting they accepted a grant and agreed to support a lawsuit against the federal government. The commissioners signed a declaration of support for Garfield, Jackson and Moffat Counties to jointly file[Read More…]
BLM seeks help monitoring Piceance Creek wild horses
RANGELY | Last weekend the Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office partnered with Friends of the Mustang to host tours of the Piceance/East Douglas Horse Management Area wild horses. The goal of the gathering was to garner interest in creating a group to monitor and potentially apply birth[Read More…]
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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