RBC I Dr. Chris Urbina, chief medical officer and executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said, “We are alerting the public to an epidemic number of pertussis cases in Colorado and are urging Coloradans to get vaccinated against pertussis.”
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News Briefs: Aug. 23, 2012
Mobile pantry coming to Meeker today MEEKER | Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR) mobile pantry truck will be in Meeker providing assistance to community members Thursday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Center, 200 Main St. For info. Contact Debra Barney (970)878-9650 or Jill[Read More…]
Holiday tradition continues with Capitol Christmas Tree
RBC I This holiday season, the U.S. Forest Service and the White River National Forest, with help from their nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors and major sponsors including the Colorado Tourism Office, Mack Trucks and The National Association of Convenience Stores, will present a gift to the nation from the people[Read More…]
RBC Fair Results 2012 – Part 1
4-H Overall Record book
Rangely’s new school staff Q & A
RANGELY I This week, Rangely Junior/Senior High School and Parkview Elementary School kick off the school year with several staff members who are new to the district or filling a new position within the schools.
Obituary: Homer Wilson
Homer F. Wilson was born Aug. 7, 1927, in Axial, Colo.
Obituary: Elmer Monahan, MD
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith…” (St. Paul). Elmer Perry Monahan Jr., M.D., 92, passed away on Aug. 2, 2012, at home, with family and friends by his side.
AGNC requests action on sage grouse report
RBC I Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) chairman Mike Samson, acting on behalf of the five-county membership, has written to Colorado Governor Hickenlooper asking for immediate assistance regarding the damaging impact that will result if the BLM adopts the National Technical Team’s (NTT) report. The report is considered by[Read More…]
Protecting your home from lightning damage
RBC I Colorado experiences the second highest incidence of lightning strikes in the nation, second only to Florida, and direct or nearby strikes may cause devastating damage to buildings, start fires and even cause severe injury or death.
RBC sees rise in percentage of college graduates
RBC I Rio Blanco County has experienced a brain gain in the last 40 years, joining the rest of the country in what has been a massive increase in the number of adults who have earned college degrees.
News Briefs: Aug. 16, 2012
Dog wash in Rangely Aug. 19 RANGELY | Make plans to attend the Dog Wash Aug. 19 at Elks Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come get your dog washed and support the Rangely Animal Shelter.
Dedicated…
The 2012 RBC Fair book was dedicated to Rangely native Bill Hume, right, who was acknowledged by fair board president Ed Coryell for his contributions and dedication over the years to the RBC 4-H programs.
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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