Rangely | Mental health first aid training will be held Wednesday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the CNCC Weiss Conference Room at 500 Kennedy Dr. in Rangely. Registration is required for this free class and space is limited. Mental health first aid is an evidence-based, public health[Read More…]
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ERBM Metal Art Competition cancelled
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation and Park District Metal Art Competition has been cancelled for 2018. If you had been working on a sculpture for the competition and would still like to submit for possible display at Town Park, please send photos and a description to Rodney Gerloff at [email protected].[Read More…]
Rangely Food Bank needs your help
Rangely | The Rangely Food Bank is in desperate need of your donations. After several years of a tight local economy the Rangely Food Bank is continuing to experience increased demand for their services. With the demand increasing the food bank is in need of cash donations to help purchase food[Read More…]
Outdoor recreational spending dominated by motorized usage
RBC | Department of Commerce research commissioned by Secretary of Interior Sally Jewel to determine the value of outdoor recreation as part of the Gross Domestic Product was released today. The research identified that outdoor recreation accounted for 2 percent of the GDP or more than $371 billion in spending[Read More…]
Commissioners discuss guns, other concerns with new board of health
RBC | At Tuesday’s county commissioners’ work session in Rangely the commissioners immediately went into executive sessions totaling more than 90 minutes for both human resources and assessor updates, citing legal matters related to a tax assessment settlement and personnel matters. Following the executive session Barbara Bofinger with human services told[Read More…]
Bill to address CPW financial stability passes committee
RBC | Responding to testimony from hunters, anglers, state park visitors and volunteers about the need to provide a long-term funding solution for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed, 5-0, the Hunting, Fishing, and Parks for Future Generations Act (Senate Bill 18-143) late Tuesday. Lawmakers credited CPW[Read More…]
Trout Unlimited organization names White River project coordinator
RBC | Colorado Trout Unlimited (TU) announced this week that they have hired Aaron True, Ph.D., as their White River project coordinator. This is a brand new position for TU. “We’re really excited to have Aaron working for us in the basin” said Brian Hodge, TU’s northwest Colorado director of Steamboat[Read More…]
Register for community ed classes now
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting late February through March are open for registration. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new. Social media marketing: basic, Feb. 19-March 12 from 6-8 p.m.; develop marketing strategies to market your business on social media sites. Microsoft Excel, Feb. 20-Mar.[Read More…]
What a typical CASA case looks like
RBC | Mia, Jake, Kyle and Alisha were living in a trailer with their Mom. Mom was dealing methamphetamine from their home, robbed at gunpoint and beaten in the presence of the children. Routinely, Mia would gather her younger siblings and lock them in the bathroom to keep them safe from[Read More…]
Celebration for Ardith Douglass Feb. 23
MEEKER | There will be an afternoon tea retirement celebration for Ardith Douglass at the White River Museum at 565 Park Ave., in Meeker on Friday, Feb. 23 from 3-5 p.m.
Community Calendar: February 22, 2018
– Spring Group Fitness Early Bird Deadline Feb. 26 at the Meeker Recreation Center. Sign up for some of your favorite classes for discounted prices! Visit www.erbmrec.com for details, or call 970-878-3403. – March Madness Fitness Challenge begins March 1. MRC/MRC Fit Room/MRC Pool/Admin Gym/MES. Pick up a challenge card[Read More…]
Register for community ed classes now
Meeker | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting late February through March are open for registration. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new. Mosaic garden stone workshop Feb. 16-17 from 2-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday; learn this exciting craft to decorate surfaces and[Read More…]
