MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library will host a program Thursday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. by Dr. Bob Dorsett to inform the community about the algae problem in the White River and to encourage work toward a solution.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Mileage compensation for VA care
RBC | Attention Rio Blanco County Veterans: Veterans may be eligible for mileage reimbursement for travel costs to receive VA medical care. If you do not currently receive VA travel compensation please contact the Rio Blanco County Veterans Service offices. Rangely: John ‘Hoot’ Gibson, 970-878-9695. Meeker: Joe Bob Dungan, 970-878-9690.[Read More…]
Learning to live with bears is the new normal in Colorado
RBC | After several recent bear conflicts in Colorado, including close encounters, home invasions and an attack on a sleeping camper in Boulder County, July 9, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is stressing education as one of the most effective ways to prevent wildlife conflicts. CPW officials say although many bear[Read More…]
Trail work …
Guest Column: Public Health is Changing
By Julie Drake RBC Public Health Director Special to the Herald Times RBC | I was flattered when I was accidentally identified in last week’s newspaper as a new public health nurse. Nurses are some of my favorite professionals. Nurses are vital and important keys to good healthcare. Not only[Read More…]
Death Notice: Eleanor Marie Strickland
Eleanor Marie Strickland July 21, 2017 Eleanor Marie Strickland, of Grand Junction, died Friday, July 21, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary in Grand Junction. Memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 12,[Read More…]
RHS football …
Weekly Call Review: July 24-30, 2017
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
RBC Shoot Out …
Range Call Royalty tryouts Aug. 26
MEEKER | Girls ages 9 to 18 who have their own horses are encouraged to try out for the 2018 Range Call Royalty. There will be a horsemanship clinic Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon, and tryouts will be Aug. 26 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Both events will be[Read More…]
Obituary: Bernard Lee “Bernie” Shafer
Bernard Lee “Bernie” Shafer Feb. 13, 1956~July 29, 2017 Bernard Lee “Bernie” Shafer, 61, died suddenly on Saturday, July 29, 2017, in Rangely, Colo. He was born on Feb. 13, 1956, in Hanover, Penn., the son of the late A. Bernard and Elizabeth Dell Shafer. He was graduated from Westminster[Read More…]
Changes in the way opioids are prescribed at PMC
MEEKER | “Prescription opioid abuse—including painkillers such as OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin, Percodan, Tylox and Demerol—is a serious problem across our state,” according to Dr. Chris Williams, chief of staff at Pioneers Medical Center. In 2015, 259 people died of prescription opioid overdose. As of Aug. 1, Pioneers Medical Center is[Read More…]
