A truck was towed to Northwest Auto after a 1,000 pound drill head fell off a flatbed traveling east on Highway 64 and went completely through the pictured truck, owned by Lufkin Industries and driven by Justin Larson 28, of Vernal, Utah.
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No fireworks on public lands
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) would like to remind citizens that the possession and use of fireworks on public land are strictly regulated according to Federal laws.
Obituary: Leon Oltmann
Leon Kent Oltmann was born on Aug. 10, 1940, in Shell Rock, Iowa, to Ed and Laura Oltmann.
Letters to the Editor: May 17, 2012
Theos backs Turner for commissioner Dear Editor:
Hunting numbers set
RBC I The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved big game hunting license numbers for the upcoming fall hunting seasons. Agency staff utilized herd population estimates to recommend reductions in license numbers for mule deer, elk and pronghorn while recommending increases in licenses to manage growing populations of moose and[Read More…]
News Briefs: May 17, 2012
News Briefs for May 17, 2012
OHV trails: Moving ahead
RBC I “There is a lot of momentum behind this project and it is very exciting,” Meeker Chamber of Commerce director Katelin Cook said of the Wagon Wheel Trail Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail system.
Most NFS roads to open May 21
RBC I The White River National Forest Travel Management Plan was signed by Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams on August 25, 2011.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago n Perry Spurlock has received his fine passenger auto. n The marshal has the authority to arrest all chickens running at large. Ours are penned.
All veterans invited to Rifle for benefit information
RBC I The Colorado State Veterans Home at Rifle invites all veterans, seniors and children of seniors to an information fair on May 16, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon during National Nursing Home Week.
Women invited to learn skills
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting women interested in learning the basics of fly-fishing, shotgun shooting and archery to attend the popular Cast, Blast and Twang seminar to be held in Collbran, Saturday, May 19.
Cavity-Free
Ashley Moon (right) accepts the first ever Cavity-Free at Three Recognition Award from Karen Savoie, registered dental hygienist and education director for the Cavity-Free at Three program, on Thursday, May 3
