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Family connections among county volleyball teams

Jimmie Mergleman, Rangely’s volleyball head coach, will be on the sideline Friday for the Lady Panthers’ regular-season finale against West Grand. Two weeks ago, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy — Cutler Owen.

County receives first allotment of H1N1 vaccine

RBC I Rio Blanco County received its full allotment of the H1N1 vaccine with its first shipment. However, the second shipment was expected to be about three-quarters of the county’s allotment.

RBC budget crunching begins

RBC I It’s that time of year again. When Rio Blanco County officials are hammering out the details for the next year’s budget. And it’s not a pretty picture, at least partially.

Healthcare leader calls for better education, prevention

Despite the surge in medical marijuana dispensaries across Colorado, it appears to be a benign issue for those who treat substance abuse and other behavioral health needs on the Western Slope. However, local healthcare leaders hope concerns over this will translate into greater funding for education and prevention efforts around[Read More…]

Reckless endangerment charges filed

RBC I Two men, ages 24 and 19, were arrested early Sunday morning for firing gunshots at a hunting camp near Sterry Lake in Rio Blanco County. They were charged with reckless endangerment. The 24-year-old was also charged with prohibitive use of a weapon.

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • The FBI reported on a skull found on the upper White River near the Lewis ranch and said it was possible the skull was that of Herman Park, who disappeared from the ranch nearly 30 years earlier.

H1N1 vaccine available on priority basis

RBC I Locally, the H1N1 vaccine will be available next week. But that doesn’t mean just anyone can get the shot, at least not at first. Priority will be given to groups more susceptible to contracting the flu, including pregnant women, households that have children under the age of 6[Read More…]