Meeker 4-H council president Taylor Neilson accepts a $15,000 donation check from Matt Briney, Piceance operations superintendent for ExxonMobil Production.
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Classifieds: July 7, 2011 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected]
News Briefs: June 30, 2011
Rangely feels effects of tornado-like storm RANGELY | Strong winds accompanied a thunderstorm which hit Rangely Tuesday evening.
Veterans’ representative on Western Slope
RBC I A Veterans Benefits Administration expert from the Denver Regional Office will be on the Western Slope June 27–30. Her schedule is as follows:
RBC Road 5 cleanup
Meeker Chamber of Commerce director Katelin Cook thanked area energy operators, including representatives from EnCana, Shell and Williams, and the 15 groups of volunteers who helped clean up Rio Blanco County Road 5 (Piceance Creek) last Saturday. Energy operators donated $500 to each non-profit group organized by Cook and Rangely[Read More…]
Roadless Rule review available
RBC I The Forest Service released the Revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement (RDEIS) for the proposed Colorado Roadless Rule for public review and comment on April 15, 2011.
Oil, gas commission offers info on “fracking”
RBC I The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has added an important new link to its website to provide the public with a wealth of information related to hydraulic fracturing in Colorado.
Towns plan mosquito control measures
MEEKER I The town of Meeker will conduct aerial spraying to control flies and mosquitoes between June 27-30,
Commissioners grant school districts $200K, one year only
RBC I Both school districts in Rio Blanco County will benefit from a “one-year only” grant given by the county commissioners at their June 13 meeting. It was also the first day on the job for the new county administrator.
Screenings offered in Meeker June 22
RBC I Residents living in and around the Meeker, Colo., community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Life Line Screening will be held at the Fairfield Center on June 22.
Letter: Officials keeping residents in mind
Rio Blanco County is demonstrating it is serious about creating jobs. First and foremost, protecting the health and welfare of residents in Rio Blanco County is top priority for county government. And to this end, the Rio Blanco County commissioners do a heck of a job.
New USDA plate icon may help Coloradans
RBC I Most Colorado plates don’t look like the new MyPlate icon released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s because three of four Colorado adults and nine of 10 Colorado children do not eat enough fruits and vegetables daily.
