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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.

Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago •  At last Meeker has a meat market. The genial and popular Ed Bellows has opened a meat market in the Holden building.

Precision awarded bridge bid

Precision Excavating of Hayden was awarded a $794,677 bid to replace a bridge by the Rio Blanco County commissioners. The commissioners also awarded another bid for a trailer, entered two agreements and heard reports from department heads.

VA to take program applications

New rules for the Caregivers and Veteran’s Omnibus Health Services will provide for additional support to eligible post-9/11 veterans who elect to receive their care in a home setting from a primary family caregiver.