Tag: County

Meeker firm demos wastewater system

OTIS, Kan. I This small Rush County community has been chosen for a display of new technology that is intended to make it possible for even the smallest of communities to better control wastewater. And the same technology can benefit farmers and local industry, according to one of the organizers[Read More…]

Classifieds: August 19, 2010 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 e-mail to: [email protected] Park, Meeker.

Master plan meeting tonight

RBC I There’s still more work to do on the county’s master plan. Actually, it’s more fine tuning at this stage. A public meeting will be held at 6 tonight at the county administration building to review a draft version of the master plan, which serves as a blueprint for[Read More…]

The County Cubicle: Building codes … who needs them?

Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]

2010 Rio blanco county fair:

4-H DOG SHOW DOG OBEDIENCE SUPERINTENDENTS: ARLENE ESTES & ANN FRANKLIN CHAMPION HI-POINT OBEDIENCE & SHOWMAN: KYLER BLAND (Donated by Rio Blanco County Abstract Company) RESERVE CHAMPION HI-POINT OBEDIENCE & SHOWMAN: CYDNEE ZALESKI (Donated by Meeker Hotel & Café)

KKR stops stock offer

RBC I The Associated Press reported Tuesday KKR & Co., the parent company of private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, shelved plans for a $500 million stock offering, citing unfavorable market conditions. Henry Kravis owns the Westlands Ranch upriver.

History of Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District

In the spring of 2010, many residents within the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District raised questions about the history, the future, the motives, and the intentions of the district. Misunderstandings concerning the mission of the board of directors, the district’s history and future dominated much of the discussion.

Bolton wins GOP commission primary

RBC – Shawn Bolton did it the hard way. Bolton was the lowest vote-getter back during the Republican County Assembly in April and had to petition his way on to the ballot, with his name appearing last among the three Republican candidates for county commissioner.