RBC I Child abuse and neglect can have life-long implications for victims, including on their well-being. Children who are maltreated often are at risk of experiencing cognitive delays and emotional difficulties, among other issues. Childhood trauma also negatively affects nervous system and immune system development, putting children who have been[Read More…]
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Kum & Go introduces a new incentive program to reward its customers
RBC I Kum & Go has launched its free &Rewards program to reward customers simply for shopping at Kum & Go. &Rewards is incredibly easy to use and customers earn points just by purchasing items they buy every day—things like fuel, food, soft drinks, coffee and more will count toward[Read More…]
Heritage Day is Saturday at Palisade
RBC I Kids and families looking for outdoor adventures are urged to put the ninth annual Outdoor Heritage Day on the calendar. The annual celebration of Colorado’s outdoors will take place at Riverbend Park in Palisade on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Countywide agri-tourism workshop links Rangely, Meeker
RBC I Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s Heritage Culture Center Committee hosted an agri-tourism workshop on April 19, opening it up via video conferencing to Rangely and anyone who wanted to join in the conversation.
Bennet, Gardner and Tipton urge Jewell to hit Trapper deadline
RBC I Colorado U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner and U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton have urged Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to complete the Trapper Mine Environmental Assessment before the Saturday deadline.
Hunter ed opt-out available
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife now offers apprentice licenses and hunter education test-out options. The changes are now in effect. Hunter education test-out options are available for U.S. military and individuals 50-years of age or older.
Rural seatbelt crackdown ends with 1,593 cited
RBC I In response to high traffic fatality rates and low seat belt use in Colorado’s rural communities, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement launched their annual Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement period from March 28 to April 3.
Al White drops from District 8 state Senate race, endorses Tracy
RBC I Al White announced last week that he is withdrawing from the Colorado State Senate District 8 race. White cited a lack of funding as the reason driving his decision.
Three meetings next week for state water plan
RBC I The Community Agriculture Alliance is hosting three meetings next week on the Western Slope with John Stulp, the Special Water Policy Advisor to Gov. John Hickenlooper.
Dinosaur kicks off Centennial week
DINO I Dinosaur National Monument is joining parks, programs and partners across the country to encourage everyone to come out to kick off the celebration of the National Park Service Centennial during National Park Week.
Conservation districts push horse gather
RBC I The White River and Douglas Creek conservation districts provided public comment at the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board in Redmond, Ore., on April 13-14.
In RBC, you can text 911, but phone calls best
RBC I What happens if you have an emergency but you’re hearing impaired, have a speech disability or the situation could get worse if you make noise? In most areas of Rio Blanco County, emergency victims now have the option to text to 911. Certainly a sign of progress, but[Read More…]
