Dear Editor: As a former naval officer; officer-of-the deck underway, independent and formation steaming; and qualified marine navigator and instructor, I have questions concerning the grounding of the cruise ship Costa Concordia off the coast of Italy.
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Keep your home warm this winter
RBC I With winter officially in full swing, many Coloradans are struggling with the costs of heating their homes.
Children’s 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).
Up and Down El Rio Blanco
Survey says,” Richard Dawson used to say on Family Feud before he revealed the survey answers on the popular TV game show.
Out on the ice …
Several people took advantage of the beautiful day Saturday last by ice fishing on Rio Blanco Lake.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Town Marshal Nichols and a force of men used considerable dynamite on the ice gorge this week. The water is going down.
Recognize stroke symptoms FAST
FAST stands for face, arms, speech and time, and is being used as part of a campaign by the Stroke Awareness Foundation to educate the public about warning signs of stroke and seek proper medical services immediately. If you think someone is having a stroke, call 9-1-1, especially if the[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Last Friday morning it was 15 below zero. Saturday, 6 below. Sunday turned mild, but on towards evening heavy winds set in, followed by somewhat of a blizzard and snow which fell to a depth of about 6 inches. When it cleared[Read More…]
Obituary: Ed Grove
Eugene Edward Grove, 53, of Piceance Creek, passed away Jan. 3, 2011. He was born March 1, 1958, in York, Penn., to Donald and Yvonne Grove.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Believe
Did anyone watch the Broncos’ playoff game Sunday last? How much fun was that? (If I were texting this to someone, I would have added a 🙂 after the question marks because sometimes a simple smiley face is a great response, especially if you have a good idea but are[Read More…]
Bolton appointed chairman
RBC I Shawn Bolton was elected chairman of the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners at its first meeting of 2012 and said he is “looking forward to this year.”
High school teams start 2012 play Friday
RBC I Both Rio Blanco County high school wrestling teams will travel across the state line to open the 2012 season at the Tournament of Champions in Vernal, Utah, and three of the local basketball teams will host at least one home game this weekend.
