RBC | 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[Read More…]
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‘Waving Hands Review’ seeks submissions
RBC | The ninth annual publication of “Waving Hands Review,” the literature and arts magazine of Colorado Northwestern Community College, will publish this spring. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 15. For submission guidelines and more information, visit www.cncc.edu/waving-hands-review or visit www.cncc.edu, click on “About CNCC” and then “Publications.”
Many rural Americans qualify for earned income tax credit
RBC | The Internal Revenue Service wants taxpayers living in rural communities to be aware of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and correctly claim it if they qualify. Whether living in the big city or a small town, EITC can help. The EITC is a federal income tax credit[Read More…]
Dinosaur Nat’l Monument visitor numbers up
DINOSAUR | December visitation numbers for Dinosaur National Monument showed a 13.8 percent increase for the month over 2015 statistics, with the year ending with an overall increase over 2015. On December 31, recreational visits for the year tallied a total of 304,314– a 4.3 percent increase over the 2015[Read More…]
Tipton goes to bat for Jordan Cove Project
RBC | Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) has requested that the Administration prioritize a review of the Jordan Cove Energy and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline Project (Jordan Cove) and fill the current vacancies within the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The FERC recently denied the request for a rehearing of the[Read More…]
CNCC registration for spring classes open
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting mid-January through February are open for registration. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new and break up dreary winter days! Feb. 6: Graphology: Handwriting Analysis. Fun and exciting way to find out more about yourself and others, morning or[Read More…]
Better Business Bureau warns of scam
Special to the Herald Times RBC | The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about an old scam with a new twist. The “can you hear me?” scam has long been used to coerce businesses into purchasing office supplies and directory ads they never actually ordered, but now it’s targeting[Read More…]
Rangely Chamber’s Crab Crack Feb. 11
RANGELY | The Rangely Area of Commerce will host its annual Crab Crack on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Weiss Center’s Colorado Room at CNCC. Tickets went on sale Jan. 9 to chamber members and can be purchased at the chamber office at 255 E. Main St.,[Read More…]
Stockgrowers’ banquet Feb. 4
RBC | The annual Rio Blanco County Stockgrowers’ banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by entertainment and dinner catered by Ma Famiglia beginning at 7 p.m. A benefit auction for Rodney Dunham’s medical expenses will[Read More…]
Meeker and county boards hold workshop
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners and the Meeker Board of Trustees met last week for a workshop updating both boards on the progress Better City has made on their proposed projects, and to discuss some other items including the possibility of a sales tax increase, revamping the town, county[Read More…]
White River Rumble snowmobile race Feb. 4
MEEKER | The second annual White River Rumble will be held this Saturday, starting at the east end of Lake Avery and span over 70 miles through the White River Forest. Participants on snowbikes will kick off the day around 9:15 a.m., followed by the 70 mile racers, then Team[Read More…]
Community Calendar: February 2, 2017
– Free monthly movie. Feb. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the Meeker Rec Center. Featured film: “He Named Me Malala.” – Sweetheart Pool Parties: Itty Bitty (children 6 and under with parent/guardian) from 9-11 a.m. Feb. 10. $5 per adult; $1 per child. K-5th from 11:30-1:30 p.m.. $3 per child.[Read More…]
