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…]
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Nov. 13 “Thanks, Birth Control” Day
RBC | Modern contraception methods are listed as one of the 10 great public health achievements in the 20th century by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The advent of safe, effective measures of birth control in the 1960s arguably changed the culture of the country by allowing men[Read More…]
LEAP launches new online application
Special to the Herald Times RBC Colorado’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), will kick-off the 2018-19 season with a new online application process for individuals and families needing heating assistance. Enrollment for the 2018-2019 program starts Nov. 1 and continues through April 30. “With the new online application process, individuals[Read More…]
Remember our veterans Monday
MEEKER | Monday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. in Meeker the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a special wreath ceremony and salute in front of the courthouse commemorating all veterans. The ceremony will include a special emphasis on World War 1 veterans, as this is the 100th anniversary of[Read More…]
Scheduled broadband outages this week
RBC | Rio Blanco County will be conducting major maintenance on the fiber network and wireless network from midnight to 6 a.m., starting Tuesday, Nov. 13 and ending Sunday, Nov. 18. This fiber maintenance is one of the remaining steps in finalizing the fiber network and moving the fiber to[Read More…]
MACC’s Mary Poppins, Jr. makes debut Nov. 15
MEEKER | Mark your calendars for Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s latest production. The Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group will present Mary Poppins, Jr. Thursday, Nov. 15 and Friday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium. $7 admission, kids[Read More…]
Meeker VFW hosts double feature Nov. 11
MEEKER | Need a booster shot of patriotism? Come to the VFW at Fourth and Main streets at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11 for a double feature. “Sgt. York” starring Gary Cooper and “To Hell and Back” starring Audie Murphy. Admission is free! Popcorn and snacks.
CPW offers vets, active-duty military free park admission this Veterans Day
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife will honor all veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military, military reserve and National Guard on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, with free admission to any of Colorado’s 41 state parks. It’s CPW’s way of saying “thank you” by giving our veterans and active-duty[Read More…]
Polar Plunge returns Nov. 10
RANGELY | The annual Polar Plunge will return to Kenney Reservoir Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get a team together and support Special Olympics. For more information please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 970-675-5290 or email [email protected]
Community Calendar: November 8, 2018
– Meeker Public Library is hosting a Friday craft class for middle school through high school teens. Each Friday starting Nov. 2 will feature a jewelry making class beginning at 1 p.m. Space is limited to 10 participants. Call or come in to sign up now. 970-878-5911 – Winter Line-Up[Read More…]
Guest Column: How genetics and behaviors affect our health
RBC | You might have heard me say “Health is in the genes that choose us and the jeans we choose.” I was recently asked about this comment and explanation is probably in order.
Mixed results for hunters during first, second season
RBC | Hunters in NW Colorado saw a good first rifle season, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area 6 Manager Bill de Vergie. “Some areas found elk and the harvest was good,” de Vergie said via email.
