DENVER I Colorado children are not the only ones looking forward to the holiday season. Birders across the state are gearing up for two of the high points of the birding year, the Christmas Bird Count and the Midwinter Waterfowl Survey.
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Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Yesterday was the coldest day of the season – 12-below zero. • Meeker is to have another barber shop. Mr. Williams, a newcomer, will open a shop shortly.
Letter: Make sure access to mailbox is clear
Winter storms and cold, snow and ice are here, making it more challenging for letter carriers to deliver your mail. We’re in your neighborhood six days a week in every kind of weather. When snow stacks up, it’s an extra challenge. We’re up to it but we could use your[Read More…]
Up and down el Rio Blanco: We all make mistakes …
A few years ago, I don’t remember how many or what time of day or night it was, but I was surfing channels when I came across a man speaking. I don’t remember his name, who he was associated with, what or if he was selling something. I like using[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • The bridge across the White River below town is now finished and open to the traffic. The cost was $5,000. • By Jan. 1, Denver will be illuminated with the latest improved Edison incandescent electric light.
DOW has last-minute gift ideas
RBC I If you’re looking for some last-minute, low-cost gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiast in your family, the Colorado Division of Wildlife offers great gifts at its offices throughout the state, and at its on-line store: http://wildlife.state.co.us/wildlifestore.
Letter: U.S. must remain strong militarily
The Obama administration is contemplating major reductions in the Defense Department budget to help cut into the huge deficits incurred by the President and his Washington cronies. They plan on reducing our conventional military forces and increasing special operations units to combat the terrorist threats around the world.
Backpacks provide needed food for kids
RBC I Around our country there is a movement to make sure that we are feeding our own children while we feed the world. It was good to find out that in Rio Blanco County the backpack for kids movement has arrived.
Every home needs CO, smoke alarms
RBC I Smoke alarms can mean the difference between life and death in a fire. Having a working smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half. Smoke alarms detect and alert people to fire in its early stages, giving them the time needed to escape[Read More…]
County adopts ‘conservative, responsible’ budget for 2011
Rangely trustees ask for increase in some fees RBC I After months of preparations, Rio Blanco County and other local taxing entities, including the town of Rangely, adopted budgets for 2011.
Classifieds: December 16, 2010 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS Girlzberry Jam Quartet is now scheduling singing Christmas grams for Monday, Dec. 20. Call Karla 756-5285. Gracias Fiesta Guadalajara! United Methodist Women are grateful to Arturo and his wonderful staff for catering our party at last minute’s notice. You did it with such grace and professionalism. ATV, Boat and[Read More…]
Wyman Museum hosts kids’ Christmas
CRAIG I The Wyman Museum will host its 3rd annual Christmas with kids, from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18. We will have crafters available to help your child make an ornament of his or her choice (free of charge).
