Dear Editor: We would like to thank the Masonic Lodge for doing such a great job of picking up the litter along the roadside on County Road 8 between mile posts 2 and 4.
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Road possible to fight area coal fire
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is working closely with the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety to extinguish a coal seam fire burning in the long-abandoned Black Diamond Mine above Meeker.
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RBC Extension Office: Time for smart care of the lawn
RBC I Interested in saving money on that water bill? These statements just may create some interest in using a few lawn care suggestions from your local Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Office.
May 5 deadline for comments on proposed gather of wild horses
MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to gather excess wild horses in northwest Colorado within the White River Field Office to sustain healthy public lands and wild horse populations.
Rio Blanco on Patrol…
The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office fielded 104 calls during the week of March 31 through April 6. The calls included 15 traffic stops, seven traffic complaints, six fires and six animal calls. According to a synopsis of department activity during the period:
Deadline Wednesday to enter Tipton’s district art competition
RBC I The deadline is rapidly approaching for students to complete their submissions for the Third District Congressional Art Competition. Students in grades 9 through 12 who attend school (or homeschool) in the Third District are eligible to participate.
Be bear aware: State’s bear population is on the prowl
RBC I Colorado’s bears have awoken from their winter’s nap and are again active throughout the state, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges state residents in bear country to make sure they aren’t providing any food attractants around residences.
New Craig campus CNCC VP treated to Meeker tour
MEEKER I Janell Oberlander is the new vice-president of the Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) Craig Campus.
RBC Warranty Deeds ~ Aug.-Oct. 2014
SELLER: Susan and Andrew Goettel BUYER: Jessica and Jason Browning DESCRIPTION: GOETTEL MINOR SUDIVISION 280983 22A 998 9TH ST MEEKER TRANSACTION PRICE: $240,000.00
Know the signs of child abuse and neglect
RBC I Child abuse and neglect can have lifelong implications for its victims, including on their well-being. Children who are maltreated often are at risk of experiencing cognitive delays and emotional difficulties, among other issues.