RBC I The Colorado Department of Agriculture continues to investigate the spread of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in the state.
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Up and down el Rio Blanco: Rising tide
A rising tide raises all ships,” Meeker Chamber of Commerce board president Margie Joy said before introducing guest speaker Cinda Baxter, founder of The 3/50 Project.
Obituary: Alma B. “Dinky” Tucker
Alma B. “Dinky” Tucker Aug. 27, 1925 ~ May 20, 2011 Alma B. “Dinky” Tucker, of Craig, died Friday, May 20, 2011, at The Memorial Hospital. She was 85. Dinky was born Aug. 27, 1925, in Salem, N.J., the daughter of James and Anna (Plumer) Baker.
Parks board approves changes
RBC I The Colorado State Parks board voted to reduce the discounts offered to Colorado residents 64 and older. Under the changes, which go into effect June 30, 2011, seniors will receive less of a discount on the Aspen Leaf Annual Pass and on Aspen Leaf camping fees.
Classifieds: June 2, 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]
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Remembering, congratulating
Please don’t forget to honor the memory of the lives of soldiers, given while defending and fighting for our freedoms, this Memorial Day weekend.
BLM extends deadlines
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management announced it is extending the deadline for submitting proposals from May 14 to June 7, for public-private partnerships to establish wild horse “ecosanctuaries” on private or other non-BLM managed land.
Tax receipts down
RBC I Sales and use tax numbers for the first quarter of 2011 are in. Sales and use tax receipts include collected taxes for retail sales, motor vehicle use tax and building materials use tax. These numbers are unaudited and subject to change.
County approves new pipeline
RBC I A special use permit for the construction and operation of a new pipeline, submitted by Enterprise Gas Processing, LLC, was approved by Rio Blanco County Commissioners.
Prescribed burns on Oak Ridge
RBC | During the next month, the Colorado Division of Wildlife will be conducting small scale prescribed burns on Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area. For more info contact the CDOW office at 878-6090.
Recycle old tech equipment
RBC | The Meeker School District and Rio Blanco County are again offering our annual tech recycling program for Rio Blanco County citizens. Bring your old tech (computers, TVs, cell phones, printers, monitors, radios, etc.) for proper recycling for $5 an item.
EHV-1 outbreak confirmed in Colorado
RBC | No outside horses are allowed at Columbine Park in Rangely or the fairgrounds in Meeker because of an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in the state, which continues to be investigated by the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
