RBC — Colorado West Regional Mental Health is in the business of helping people deal with their problems. But the organization has problems of its own.
County
Trying Times: Down economy means increased demand for services at Colorado West Mental Health
Given the times, it may come as no surprise that demand is up at Colorado West Regional Mental Health. Colorado West, which has its corporate headquarters in Glenwood Springs, serves a 10-county area, including Rio Blanco County, and has offices in Meeker and Rangely.
Slide Show: Woolgrowers meet
Photo Slide Show of the woolgrowers March 22 meeting
Police Blotter: March 19
Activity for March 6-12
Vernal, Utah Happenings
Radio Auction The 20th Annual Vernal Area chamber Radio Auction is coming up on Friday April 17th, 2009 on 920 AM KVEL. As in past years, we are asking businesses to donate goods or services to help in this fundraising effort. The Auction represents valuable advertising time for your business,[Read More…]
FNBR will help kids learn value of money
RBC — First National Bank of the Rockies announced its participation in the upcoming National Teach Children to Save Day, scheduled for Tuesday, April 21. Established by the American Bankers Association to spotlight the importance of teaching our nation’s youth about saving money, the event occurs every April when bankers[Read More…]
Be in the know about MRSA
RBC — MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) has received quite a bit of interest as the “Super-bug.”
White River Snowmobile Club rides over Sand Peak
RBC — On Feb. 21, the White River Snowmobile Club hosted a group ride over and around Sand Peak.
RBC Days Gone By: March 19
The Meeker Herald — 25 years ago The Down on Alcohol group from the eighth grade through the MHS senior class participated in a bowling and movie night. A census found 535 bald eagles in Colorado. Bob Story hosted a birthday dinner party at Tommy’s Supper Club to honor his[Read More…]
Williams also challenging county tax
RBC — ExxonMobil isn’t alone in challenging Rio Blanco County’s application of the use tax. At a meeting last month, County Attorney Kent Borchard told commissioners the Williams Companies had also appealed its use tax. “Everyone that is objecting is objecting for the same reasons as ExxonMobil,” Borchard said last[Read More…]
Waller: No shortcuts to fix economy
RANGELY — When Peter Waller spoke at a Community Networking meeting Feb. 24, it was obvious what was on everyone’s mind. The economy.
Senior Field Studies needs host family
RBC — Host families are still needed for the 2009 Senior Field Studies Program.
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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