RBC — During the month of February, people across the nation are raising awareness about heart disease and taking steps to lower their risk. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
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Free children’s health care screening set
RBC — Children ages birth to 5 years who are not yet enrolled in preschool or kindergarten are invited to a free health
Power Play: It may not look like much, but local hydroelectric plant is a powerhouse
Looks can be deceiving. Take the Taylor Draw Hydroelectric Facility at Kenney Reservoir, for example. At a glance, it looks like it’s about the size of a storage shed. That is, until you go inside.
RBC Days Gone By: January 29
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago n Buford Briefs: Coldest weather — 20 degrees below zero. Wolves reported numerous. Many cases of illness in this neighborhood. Did Jim Horn kill a silver-tip bear or did he not?
Police Blotter: January 29 Edition
Activity for Jan. 16-22
Tribute to Our Troops: Glen Willard Hauck
Glen Willard Hauck was in the Army three years, nine months and 23 days. He was taking his physical on Pearl Harbor day … if you could breathe that day you were accepted.
Charges filed against Shelly Flannery
MEEKER — Charges were filed last week in Rio Blanco County against Shelly Flannery, the former treasurer for the Rio Blanco County Historical Society. “There were two counts filed,” said Anthony Mazzola, 9th Judicial District investigator.
Police Blotter: January 22 Edition
Activity for Jan. 9-15
November incidents up 15.3 percent
RBC — The combined incidents for the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and the Meeker Police Department rose significantly during November 2008, with a 15.3 percent increase in activity compared to November 2007.
County to appoint TAG for master planning
RBC — The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners will appoint a Technical Advisory Group to assist the Planning Commission with the completion of the new County Master Plan.
Comments sought on Milk Creek allotments
RBC — The USDA Forest Service is seeking comments concerning a proposal to reissue the term grazing permit on the Milk Creek domestic sheep grazing allotment.