RBC — Below are the results for Rio Blanco County 4-H and FFA members who showed livestock at the 2009 National Western Stock Show. Market Lambs Black-Face Lambs Showed but did not place — Taylor Neilson of Meeker Speckle Face-crosses of Wool Breeds Lamb: 11th place (out of 25 entries)[Read More…]
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Veterans review information listed
RBC — Veterans who have been medically separated from military service since Sept. 11, 2001, will have the opportunity to have their disability ratings reviewed to ensure fairness and accuracy.
Rifle prison gets reprieve from governor
RBC — Northwest Colorado, with concerns about the slowdown in oil and gas activity, received some good economic news last week with the announcement the Rifle Correctional Center would remain open.
County still hoping for state grant
RBC — Rio Blanco County was counting on a Colorado Department of Local Affairs grant to help pay for projects such as the improvement of County Road 4.
County board appointments
Rio Blanco County board appointments or re-appointments
Deadline for county survey is March 1
RBC — A community survey was distributed to all households in Rio Blanco County in late January in an effort to collect information for the update to the county’s master plan. A total of 2,675 surveys were mailed and, to date, 400 have been returned.
Task force works to prioritize public services
RBC — While funding required to maintain the levels of service provided by local governments may be decreasing, the needs aren’t.
November incidents up 15.3 percent
RBC — The combined incidents for the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and the Meeker Police Department rose significantly during November 2008, with a 15.3 percent increase in activity compared to November 2007.
County has $225 million wish list ready, just in case
RBC — It’s uncertain if a federal economic stimulus package will ever become reality, but Rio Blanco County and the towns of Meeker and Rangely have their wish lists prepared, just in case.
Looking ahead to 2009
Editor’s note: A mix of Rio Blanco County leaders were asked to look ahead to 2009 to identify what they see as the major issues and challenges in their particular field, whether it be education or local government or business. Here are their responses …
Nelson nearing end of tenure
RBC — Forrest Nelson’s days as an elected official are numbered. But it has been a good run, and he’s ready to focus more on operating the family ranch and spending time with his grandchildren.
Diapers for cigarettes
County program hopes to entice pregnant women to quit smoking RBC — Women who are smoking while pregnant have a new incentive to stop — free diapers for a year.
