RBC I Winter Weather Preparedness Week runs through Saturday as proclaimed by Gov. John Hickenlooper. Before winter weather arrives in earnest, it is highly recommended that drivers prepare vehicles for winter travel.
County
State: It is not too early to get flu shots
RBC I Coloradans wanting to protect themselves from seasonal influenza should get vaccinated now, the state is urging.
Wind chill often overlooked as a silent and quick killer
RBC I The combination of wind and low temperature in winter can be deadly. The Wind Chill Index helps you determine when dangerous conditions develop that could lead to frostbite or hypothermia. It takes into account heat loss from the human body to its surroundings during cold and windy weather.[Read More…]
Travel back in time…
Park Ranger Jan uses a laser light to point out details of the Dinosaur National Monument Quarry Exhibit Hall’s wall of dinosaur bones. Third-graders from Parkview Elementary School in Rangely took a field trip to the quarry and visitor’s center on Oct. 14, when they learned about, saw and touched[Read More…]
County ponders plans for Columbine Park redevelopment
RBC I On Oct. 14, interested parties gathered at the Columbine Park Jockey Shack to view and discuss several options for updating and renovating the Columbine Park facilities.
County Dems meet; Sen. Donovan featured
RBC I Colorado State Sen. Kerry Donovan of Wolcott will be the special guest at the meeting of the Rio Blanco County Democrats meeting Sunday in Meeker. The Democrats will meet at 1 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner, Sixth and Market streets, in Meeker. Donovan is expected to talk about rural[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Oct. 22-28
• Last day for the Scholastic book fair is today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Meeker Elementary School. Everyone is welcome, and there are books for all ages. Visit www.scholastic.com /fair to check out the books that are available. If you have questions call Kay Bivens at 970-878-9050.[Read More…]
Warranty Deeds: February 2015
SELLER: RICHARD AND SALLY MALCHOW BUYER: ROBERT AND EBEADEAN JOHNSON
Caretakers, health providers play important role for safety of elderly drivers
RBC I Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus along with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety have released a report examining how health care providers play a key role in often-difficult conversations about driving safety and driving retirement with older adults.
Hill seeks re-election as commissioner
Dear Editor: This letter is to inform the voters of Rio Blanco County of my intention to seek re-election.
Elections: Participate in the entire process
RBC I There are so many reasons why it is easy to develop a sense of apathy when it comes to elections. The intense campaigns and their ceaseless nature can wear on even the most devout political followers.
Broadband construction well underway in county
RBC I As the orange fiber optic lines of broadband service begin rolling out across the county many home and business owners in Meeker and Rangely are full of excitement and questions about the project.
