Month: May 2015
It is a mighty tough task to predict wildland forest fires
RBC I In the midst of fighting a wildfire, predicting the future is a matter of tracking invisible forces: gust fronts, storms, air columns. While firefighters battle the flames on the ground, fire experts look for signs that the weather or the wildfire might shift. They follow storm tracks, watch[Read More…]
Barone Track…
Pros and cons: Should Bureau of Reclamation be abolished?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Reclamation Commissioner Daniel Beard tells how defunct water policy and the bureau itself contribute to drought. RBC I In March, Clinton-era Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Daniel Beard published a book calling for the abolishment of his own former agency. “Deadbeat Dams: Why we should abolish the U.S.[Read More…]
MHS awards assembly sees students honored for accomplishments
MEEKER I Logan Kinnamon received a standing ovation at the Meeker High School Awards Assembly on May 11 as he received a check for $61,812 from U.S. Army Sgt. Scott Mackay, The check represents the GI Bill funds that will be available to him for continuing education when he leaves[Read More…]
Oldtimer’s Celebration to be held June 6
MEEKER I The Oldtimers Celebration will be held June 6 at the Freeman E. Fairfield Center in downtown Meeker.
Spring Concert…
Meeker customer service seminar on May 28
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will offer a useful seminar for local small businesses on customer service, focusing on how to deal with an upset or agitated customer or employee.
Letter to the Editor: Highways need more money
Dear Editor: The price of a gallon of gasoline today is more than $1 less than it was a year or so ago. The state gas tax hasn’t been increased for more than 20 years.
Parkview Science Fair…
Approximately 72 fourth- and fifth-grade students participated in Parkview Elementary School’s inaugural Science Fair on May 14. Students completed experiments at home and worked on results in classrooms, with projects ranging from magnetic science to electricity and chemical reactions. Teacher organizers Dana Forbes (fourth grade) and Carlene Cantrell (fifth grade)[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County On Patrol…
RBC I The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please make a comment on this post on our Facebook page.[Read More…]
Input sought on public use of county’s lands
RBC I Would you like a voice in how public lands in Rio Blanco County are managed? Now is the opportunity to help develop the local Land and Resource Use Plan.