It takes a village to raise children and it takes a community to stop child abuse. The big white sign on the courthouse lawn is not the eye-catcher; it is the patch of pinwheels representing all of the abused and neglected children across the state of Colorado.
County
Parsons honored by Club 20
Rio Blanco County commissioner Ken Parsons was honored with the Dan Noble award by Club 20 at its spring meeting last weekend in Grand Junction.
Fraudulent letter from Controllers Unit
Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler is warning businesses of a fraudulent letter sent by Corporate Controllers Unit to thousands of Colorado corporations asking for a $225 fee to satisfy State Statue of Periodic Reporting CCS Section 7-90-301 and 7-90-501 by April 15. “This is a scam. People should ignore[Read More…]
Classifieds: April 7, 2011 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]
Sealant Saturday, clinic April 16
Colorado Northwestern Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program is sponsoring a Sealant Saturday and Cavity Free Clinic this year in Rangely on April 16 at 9 a.m.
Revamped fishing brochure is a catch
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is making a splash with a complete overhaul of the annual Colorado Fishing brochure.
Keep children in car seats, booster seats as long as possible
Colorado’s child passenger safety experts support new guidelines announced today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which advise parents and caregivers to keep children in the appropriate child safety restraint type — including rear-facing, forward-facing and booster seats — as long as children fit within the height and[Read More…]
Loose Ends: New name for season needed
Spring has become un-sprung. After the yearly calendar’s declaration of the first day of the season more than a week ago, one would think that signs of the green and growing season would appear.
Dr. Williams resigns post
A special meeting was called by the Rangely school board last Thursday to announce the resignation of its superintendent and to reinstate its junior/senior high school principal. Dr. Barry Williams, who had been the superintendent of Rangely schools since 2009, resigned March 22.
RBC Historical Society quarterly meeting
The Rio Blanco County Historical Society will host a quarterly meeting of the members at the Kilowatt Korner, Sunday, April 3, at 6th and Market streets in Meeker.
Days Gone By: Lions Easter egg hunt
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago – The growth of Meeker at the present time is of a substantial and healthy character and augurs well for our future prosperity. There is now in process of construction and in contemplation buildings that will cost in the aggregate fully $12,000.
Striegel nominated for philanthropy award
Larry “Bud” Striegel has been nominated by Colorado Northwestern Community College for the 2011 Council for Resource Development (CRD) Benefactor Award, announced Russell George, CNCC president.