Special to the HT RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), in collaboration with the Colorado State Parks Employee Protective Association (CSPEPA) and the Colorado Wildlife Employees Protective Association (CWEPA), recently honored 29 employees for their outstanding service and commitment to protecting the state’s citizens and natural resources. These annual[Read More…]
Tag: Rio Blanco County
RIO HAPPENINGS: Mar. 9-15, 2025
ARRESTS 3/10/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 43 year-old male on a felony warrant for theft. He was released on a cash/surety bond. 3/15/2025-Meeker PD arrested a 41 year-old male for 2nd degree assault. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 3/10/2025 @ 6:14 pm. An 18 year-old disabled male was reported[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners make board appointments, discuss broadband upgrades
RBC | The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held its regular public meeting last week at the courthouse in Meeker, with all three commissioners in attendance. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda and the consent agenda, which included payroll, accounts payable, and various reports. Following public comment—of[Read More…]
Over-appropriation proposed on White River upstream from Taylor Draw Dam/ Kenney Res.
Existing well permits should be checked for accuracy, new residential permits likely limited to in-house only use. RBC | Compared to most other rivers and watersheds in the state, the White River Basin has seen less active state-level water administration since its inception in 1891. While water-rights holders who divert[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Mar. 2-8, 2025
ARRESTS 3/5/2025- Meeker PD arrested a juvenile male at Meeker High School on a warrant for Failure to Comply. He was taken to the Department of Youth Services in Grand Junction by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. CALL SUMMARIES 3/2/2025 @ 12:17 pm. Morning walks were being ruined for a[Read More…]
Helping Coloradans: Property Tax, Rent, Heat Rebate offers vital support for senior, low-income residents
RBC | The Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation Division is accepting Property Tax, Rent (PTC) Rebate applications for 2024 expenses. The rebate helps eligible, low-income Coloradans, who are seniors or are disabled, offset property tax, rent, and heating costs. For 2024 expenses, eligible applicants can receive up to $1,154 in[Read More…]
BLM Colorado RACs announce virtual meetings in April
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest, Southwest, and Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) will hold virtual meetings in April. A joint meeting is set for April 2, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On April 3, the Northwest and Southwest RACs will meet from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Colorado FFA Foundation Seeks Nominees for ‘26 Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Future Farmers of America (FFA) Foundation is seeking a wide range of nominations to the annual Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame induction. Individuals are encouraged to nominate anyone who is making, or has made an extraordinary impact on Colorado‘s agriculture industry and its[Read More…]
Cuts to Medicaid would have ‘immediate catastrophic effects’ for community health centers
RBC | The budget resolution recently passed by the U.S. House calls for cutting $2 trillion in government spending to extend tax cuts passed during the first Trump administration, including $880 billion from the committee funding Medicaid health coverage. Polly Anderson, vice president of strategy and financing for the Colorado[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County youth compete in Blackout 9 Livestock Judging Contest
Special to the HT RBC | Youth from Rio Blanco County competed in the Blackout 9 Livestock Judging Contest and Combine on Friday, facing competitors from across the country. More than 10 college coaches and representatives from western states attended, critiquing performances, offering scholarships, and providing networking opportunities for aspiring[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB. 16-22, 2025
ARRESTS 2/22/2025- A 31 year old male was arrested for DUI and Careless Driving by Meeker PD. He was transported to jail and released on a PR Bond. 2/16/2025 @ 1:22 pm. A resident was given a summons for illegal burning in town on 13th St. 2/17/2025 @ 8:52 am.[Read More…]
Economic Development Council to host annual forum in Craig March 5
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Economic and community development professionals, elected officials, business leaders, and workforce stakeholders from across Northwest Colorado, and from around the state, will gather for the Economic Development Council of Colorado’s (EDCC) Regional Economic Development Forum in Craig, Colorado. This one-day event, presented by Colorado Department of[Read More…]
