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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…]
Letter to the Editor: Republicans urged to participate in caucus
Dear Editor: I would like to remind the registered Republican voters of Rio Blanco County to participate in our precinct caucuses on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.
Kids’ health fair, preschool registration
RBC | Don’t miss the children’s health fair and preschool registration for children ages birth-5 (not already enrolled in preschool or kindergarten).
Dangerous avalanche conditions in the high country
RBC I Recent avalanche fatalities and current snowpack conditions in the high country have prompted the U.S. Forest Service to send a strong warning to those traveling in the backcountry to use extreme caution.
Neslin to leave as director of COGCC
Special to the Herald Times RBC I David Neslin will resign from his post as director of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to return to the practice of law effective in February. Neslin was appointed director of the COGCC in November 2007.
