PRESS RELEASE RBC | As the federal REAL ID deadline takes effect, Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are proud to announce that the state is more than ready, with 96% of all driver licenses and identification cards (IDs) issued in Colorado being REAL ID-compliant[Read More…]
Tag: Rio Blanco County
Wildfire Awareness Month encourages Coloradans to live wildfire ready
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Wildfire is a part of nature in Colorado, but drought, high winds and warmer temperatures are increasing wildfire risk, while at the same time, more people are moving into wildfire-prone areas. Just under half of all Coloradans live in the wildland-urban interface and are at risk[Read More…]
Colorado called to shape historic America 250-Colorado 150 celebration
PRESS RELEASE RBC | As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary and Colorado marks 150 years of statehood, the America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission is inviting businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions and local governments across the state to help bring this once-in-a-generation commemoration to life. Through the campaign[Read More…]
Rio Blanco Cattlewomen have a busy spring season
RBC | The Rio Blanco Cattlewomen have had a busy and rewarding spring season, continuing our mission to promote and educate about the beef industry in our community. In April, we partnered with the local FFA chapter to participate in Farm Day at the elementary school. Cattlewomen engaged students with[Read More…]
Brand board proposes increase of inspection and assessment fees
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners, part of the Department of Agriculture, is proposing to increase brand inspection fees and the five-year brand assessment fee to address a projected program deficit. The fee adjustments aim to ensure the continued financial stability and operations of the[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners approve RV variance, discuss wolf presence, approve moratorium on ‘natural medicine centers’ connected to psychotropic drug therapies
MEEKER | After a brief hiatus from their usual schedule, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners returned to regular business last week, holding their meeting in Meeker. All three commissioners were present and began the session with a public comment period. No comments were received in person or online. The board[Read More…]
Update from Rio Blanco Water Conservancy April board meeting
Special to the HT RBC | Executive Director Alden Vanden Brink reported the repaired hydro electric turbine has been delivered and is currently being installed. (Reminder, the turbine was sent for repairs following a loan by Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) to the district of $2.5 million to be paid[Read More…]
Funding cuts threaten scientific innovation
RBC | Recent attacks on national research institutions and the withdrawal of critical funding from research universities threaten the future of American innovation, according to Dr. Bob Dorsett of Meeker. In a statement, Dorsett expressed concern over the “unprecedented attack on our nation’s institutions of science and medicine” and its[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: APR 27-May 3, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 4/25/2025- An Orkin truck hit a deer near the 56 mile-marker on Highway 13. It appears bug repellent is not deer repellent. 4/27/2025 @ 6:26 pm. A landowner shot and killed a dog that was harassing livestock on his property. Rio[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Why Rio Blanco County opposes the Smart Wolf Policy Ballot Initiative
RBC | The undersigned organizations wish to provide some important perspectives regarding the proposed “Smart Wolf Policy” ballot initiative to stop wolf reintroductions. We encourage you to carefully consider the following points before offering your support through signatures or funding. Unfortunately, the proponents of this initiative failed to gather stakeholder[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: APR 20-26, 2025
ARRESTS 4/23/2025- A 39 year-old male was arrested by Rangely PD for Violation of a Protection Order, Resisting Arrest and Escape. 4/24/2025- A 28 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for Failure to Appear. 4/24/2025 @ 11:58 am. A 57 year-old male was[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: APR 13-19, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 4/13/2025 @ 2:27 am. A caller reported suspicious activity on the White River near County Road 65. The caller thought the people who were launching a boat that had tools and were up to no good. Rangely PD responded to check[Read More…]
