RBC | In work sessions Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners heard an update on activities from Callie Scritchfield, executive director of the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts. Scritchfield said seeking long-term, sustainable funding has been “priority one.” Scritchfield said the districts are administering 14 grants[Read More…]
Tag: Rio Blanco County
BLM shares key findings in Wolf Creek meetings
The BLM conducted two public meetings in Rio Blanco County this week, with a third virtual meeting set for Wednesday after press time, regarding the Wolf Creek Reservoir projects. Key findings from the Situational Assessment were shared. RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted two public meetings in[Read More…]
BLM seeks public input on new recreation plan
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is welcoming public input on a plan to inform recreation management on America’s public lands. The new Blueprint for 21st Century Outdoor Recreation will guide Bureau decisions to proactively meet modern demands for exceptional and unique outdoor experiences, complementing the significant public[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: Aug. 20 – 26, 2023
ARRESTS A 39 yr old male was arrested 8/22 on an aggravated motor vehicle theft. He is still in custody. A 42 yr old male was arrested 8/26 on a RBC felony warrant. He is still in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 8/20/2023 @ 5:15 pm. There was a disturbance at the[Read More…]
Algae bloom at Lake Avery has not shown signs of toxicity
RBC | Signs warning residents about an algae bloom that were posted at Lake Avery in August caused some alarm regarding the potential for toxic blue-green algae that can harm humans and animals. Laboratory testing conducted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife indicates the blue-green algae present at Lake Avery this[Read More…]
BLM hosting meetings on Wolf Creek
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) White River Field Office will hold public meetings on the Wolf Creek Reservoir Situation Assessment Report on the right–of–way application from the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District to construct and operate a reservoir between Meeker and Rangely. The approximately 66,720-acre-foot[Read More…]
Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago We are now having lovely days and cold nights. Messrs. J.W. Hugus and J.C. Davis returned from Yampa river points Saturday evening and tarried over Sunday in the White river metropolis. Both gentlemen left for the outside Monday morning. Mr. Hugus is very[Read More…]
Northwest region seat open on CPW roundtable
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is accepting applications from hunters, anglers and trappers in the Southeast and Northwest regions to join the statewide Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable. The application period is open through Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Representatives will serve two-year terms from October 2023 through September[Read More…]
County Beat: Moratorium on new wind/solar projects approved
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners reviewed a 2024 strategic plan for the county’s IT and broadband during a work session Tuesday. As the broadband program continues to expand, the department is looking to create better separation between IT and broadband and improve customer service. Overall, adjustments are expected to[Read More…]
Letter: Concerns about Public Health
Dear Editor, Your BOCC report last week included statements from the County Board of Health (i.e. the Commissioners) indicating that the County Health Director believes covid vaccines are dangerous and that the County no longer will provide those vaccines. Doing so relinquishes $58,000 funding that otherwise goes to vaccination programs.[Read More…]
RBC Fair Results 2023
Lucero four-peats Fair grand champ
RANGELY | Rangely local and recent Rangely High School graduate Corbin Lucero wrapped up more than a decade participating in 4-H with a fourth consecutive Grand Champion win at the Rio Blanco County Fair. He won two Grand Champion awards for market steer, and senior showman. He explained, for those[Read More…]
