RBC | Rio Blanco County’s unincorporated and private lands, the entire White River National Forest, and all areas within the BLM White River Field Office boundaries are entering into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions starting Friday, June 19, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Rio Blanco County’s Stage 1 Fire Restrictions include: PROHIBITIONS:[Read More…]
Tag: USFS Blanco Ranger District
Letter: Yellowjacket Project EA
Dear Editor: This letter is to inform interested parties that the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Yellowjacket Project, located in Rio Blanco County and on the Blanco Ranger District, is complete and I have drafted my decision. The EA and draft Decision Notice (DN)/Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for[Read More…]
No confirmed plans to close campgrounds upriver from Meeker
Meeker area residents and recreationalists can rest a little easier regarding concerns about the closure of multiple upriver campgrounds. “In my career this is the third round where we’ve nationally looked at our developed sites in the forest,” Rich Doak, White River National Forest staff officer for recreation explained, referring[Read More…]
Hal Pearce wears three hats with USFS; Meeker native ready to resume normal jobs
RBC I Meeker-area native Hal Pearce currently wears three hats within his duties at the U.S. Forest Service and he is awaiting the day in the “hopefully” not-too-distant future when he only has to fill two hats.
Gardner lauds USFS action on water directive
RBC I U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) applauded Monday the United States Forest Service’s decision to formally withdraw its proposed groundwater directive.
Lost Creek Trail …
Students from Denver Indian Center’s Native Workforce program have been working with the Blanco Ranger District to reroute the Lost Creek Trail.
USFS releases travel plan
The U.S. Forest Service office in Meeker will host an open house Thursday, May 19, between 4 and 7 p.m., to discuss the White River’s new travel management plan.
USFS proposes reclamation
The Forest Service is seeking public comments on proposed reclamation of the Butterfly and Burrell mine sites located on the Blanco Ranger District northeast of Meeker.
For the birds!
Students observe International Migratory Bird Day.
Agencies ready for Oak Ridge prescribed burn
MEEKER — Colorado Division of Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office and the White River National Forest Blanco Ranger District are ready to begin work on the Oak Ridge prescribed burn.
