RBC I The recession has hit rural Colorado worse than other parts of the state. At the end of 2011, the unemployment rate for the Western Slope was significantly higher than the statewide unemployment rate.
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BLM seeks nominations
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest and Southwest Colorado districts are seeking public nominations for 10 open positions on their Resource Advisory Councils, which advise the BLM on public land issues.
Letter to the Editor: Time to end Somali piracy
Dear Editor: The recent rescue of hostages in Somalia by a Navy Seal Team brings into focus the ongoing problem we have with the Somali pirates. These pirates continue to wreak havoc on commercial shipping off the coast of Africa and there are numerous ships and hostages currently being held[Read More…]
RBC 4-H judging team places
RBC I Thanks to the generous support of Encana and Shane and Kathy Mecham, nine members of the Rio Blanco County 4-H judging team traveled to Phoenix to attend the Arizona National Livestock Show (ANLS) judging contest.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago Yesterday was Groundhog Day and he saw his shadow in these parts. Make your own deductions.
Water storage hearing Feb. 7
RBC I Following a request from Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO), the House Natural Resources Water and Power Subcommittee announced there will be a hearing to examine issues surrounding water storage in the West.
Vernal funeral home serving RBC
RBC I The Ashley Valley Funeral Home in Vernal, Utah, is now open to serve the communities in Rio Blanco County. The funeral home is locally owned and operated by Jake Phillips (son of Mike and Sally Phillips, former Rangely residents) and by Whitney Robb Phillips (daughter of Claye and[Read More…]
Classifieds: Feb. 2, 2012 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]
FAFSA documents you need
RBC I In order to complete the FAFSA at the College Goal Sunday program, you and your parents will need your 2010 federal tax records. You will need to refer to the following:
Local families receive aid
RBC I Families will have the opportunity to attend College Goal Sunday to receive free assistance on how to pay for college on Saturday, Feb. 11.
Letter to the Editor: Support Alzheimer’s Project Act
Dear Editor: How can it be that a year has passed since Mom died? After a two-decade long descent into dementia, dependence and debilitation, Dorothy is free from Alzheimer’s but her survivors aren’t. Alzheimer’s continues to devastate us, infecting our every memory of this beautiful, beloved person.
A scream in the night: night terrors
RBC I A parent is awakened in the night by horrific screaming from their child. For any parent this can be a scary, awful occurrence in which they feel helpless. According to www.kidshealth.org, it is estimated that 3 to 6 percent of children will experience night terrors. While night terrors[Read More…]
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Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
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With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
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This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
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There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
5 days ago
Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
6 days ago
A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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