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Alliance offers community holiday events
Meeker community presentation of the Stations of the Cross, Good Friday, April 6, noon, courthouse square.
Governor proclaims April 6 as College Friday
In an effort to increase awareness about the importance of higher education and encourage Colorado students to pursue their dreams of college, Governor Hickenlooper proclaimed Friday, April 6 as College Friday.
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of child abuse
RBC I Physical abuse is when there is evidence the child has experienced physical harm or injury by the parent or caretaker, or has been subject to circumstances that could reasonably pose a serious threat of physical harm or injury and “either the condition or death is not justifiably explained;[Read More…]
Bears awaking early
RBC I Warm weather is bringing some of Colorado’s black bears out of hibernation early and Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding residents to be “bear aware” to protect bears and people.
Endangered fish meeting April 4
RANGELY I Colorado Parks and Wildife is inviting the public to attend a public meeting to discuss the progress, benefits and future goals of the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program.
History many don’t know
RBC I There are 58,267 names now listed on the polished black wall of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., including those added in 2010. The names are arranged in the order in which they were taken from us by date. Within each date the names are alphabetized. It[Read More…]
Former reserve director testifies about oil shale
RBC I Anton Dammer, former director of the Naval Oil Shale Reserve, testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 20, 2012, regarding the development of oil shale resources in the United States. A summary of his testimony follows:
Dinosaur National Monument botanist earns award
DINOSAUR I Superintendent Mary Risser presented Tamara Naumann with a superior service award from intermountain regional director John Wessels.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The town board of registration met Tuesday and enrolled more than 500 voters. The complete registration will foot up nearly 550.
RBC ready to begin CR 5 work
RBC I County commissioners awarded a $5.6 million bid for construction project at two locations on RBC Road 5 and opened bids for an airport runway project, where the lowest bid was more than $8.7 million.
News Briefs: March 29, 2012
Horseshoe tournament RANGELY | Horseshoe tournament at Elks Park in Rangely on April 1, beginning at noon. $20 per team, great prizes. To sign up contact 970-210-0772. Proceeds will benefit Jamie Brasfield. There will be inflatables for the kids.
