Tag: County

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • No better evidence of the growth and needs of Meeker could be shown than the opening of Tom Watson’s general merchandise establishment to accommodate the increasing population along the White River.

Water supply challenges for CO

RBC I Colorado faces significant water supply challenges now and in the coming decades as population continues to grow and competition for water intensifies, according to the Statewide Water Supply Initiative (SWSI) 2010 report approved Wednesday by the Colorado Water Conservation Board.

Snider trial wraps up with closing statements

RBC I The jury will now decide the fate of Jerry Snider Jr., who is charged with first degree murder and aggravated robbery, in the death of his father, Jerry Snider Sr. The defendant has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

Happy with the process

Dear Editor: As a member of the Colorado 8th Senate District Vacancy Committee, I have to say that I am extremely happy with the process that was used to replace outgoing Senator Al White. The steps taken to provide transparency by Chairman Phil Vaughn, and Secretary Audrey Danner were well[Read More…]

Child Find a worthy program

RBC I When asked to write an article for Child Find I debated which direction or approach I should take: that of a current preschool parent witnessing the benefits of the program, or that of a preschool teacher truly believing in the benefits of the preschool program. Consequently, both feel[Read More…]

CDOW helping ranchers in Colo.

RBC I The Colorado Division of Wildlife is mobilizing an effort to head off conflict between northwest Colorado’s elk herds and important agricultural operations as herds of elk fleeing heavy snows near livestock feeding areas in the bottomlands of the Yampa River.