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Trooper Tips: Bad weather driving

RBC | It’s that time of year again, which means snow storms are on the horizon. Bad weather isn’t all that bad, because with it comes all of the fun activities we like to do in Colorado such as skiing, sledding, skiing, hiking, and skiing/snowboarders. I joke about the ski[Read More…]

November 19, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Trooper Tips: Avoid distracted driving

By Trooper Gary Cutler Colorado State Patrol Special to the Herald Times RBC | “I’m sorry, what was that? I was driving distracted.” “After all of these years, I’m surprised, I’m still surprised.” I hear myself saying this more and more. After reading this you’ll understand why. I’m often approached by[Read More…]

April 4, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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State Patrol Looking to Curb Impaired Driving This Labor Day Weekend

Troopers from the Colorado State Patrol will be out in force this Labor Day weekend looking for drivers operating their vehicles while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.

September 1, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Weekly Call Review: January 5, 2017

The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to the names or addresses on any incident. Dec. 19-25 The dispatch center[Read More…]

January 6, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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WEEKLY CALL REVIEW ~ Nov. 7-13, 2016

The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to the names or addresses on any incident. This last week the dispatch[Read More…]

November 18, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Accident claims life of Missouri hunter

MEEKER | On Wednesday, Oct. 12 at about 11:24 a.m., troopers were dispatched to an accident on Rio Blanco County Road 115 approximately 1 mile north of Rio Blanco County Road 8 about 28 miles northeast of Meeker. A gray 2008 pickup truck pulling an enclosed trailer was traveling northbound[Read More…]

October 23, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

State to crack down on distracted drivers

RBC I There were an estimated 15,307 distracted driving crashes in Colorado in 2015, a number that has grown by 16 percent in the last four years.

April 11, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

State reports 396 arrests for DUI made on St. Patrick’s weekend

RBC I St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday to celebrate Irish heritage, wear green clothing and for many, a customary time to enjoy an alcoholic beverage. From March 11 through March 18, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement agencies combined efforts to[Read More…]

April 4, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Law enforcement agencies start crackdown on rural seatbelt use

RBC I In an effort to increase seat belt use in rural communities, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and rural law enforcement agencies will launch a Click It or Ticket enforcement period in rural counties across the state. The heightened patrol is set to[Read More…]

April 1, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

State holiday DUI search runs through Monday

RBC I As the leftover turkey is finally gobbled, for many it’s time for eggnog, craft beer, champagne and other holiday party libations—so it’s time for another The Heat Is On statewide DUI enforcement period. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 80 local law enforcement[Read More…]

December 11, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Winter driving means time to watch out for wildlife on the roads

RBC I With the end of daylight saving time, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds Colorado motorists of the higher risk of being involved in a wildlife-related accident. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, November sees more car accidents involving wildlife than any other month.

November 24, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Seat belt enforcement to toughen

RBC I Last year, 156 people in Colorado who lost their lives in crashes weren’t wearing a seat belt. Those lives account for more than half of the 308 passenger vehicle fatalities that occurred on Colorado roadways in 2014.

May 17, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled