RBC (AP) — New figures show the natural gas rig count in western Colorado’s Piceance Basin has taken a bigger percentage drop than in Utah’s Uinta Basin and the entire state of Wyoming. Carter Mathies of Arista Midstream Services, a Golden-based energy services company, told The Daily Sentinel in Grand[Read More…]
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Colorado DOW Hunter Outreach Program will sponsor turkey hunt for youth in April
RBC — Thanks to support from private landowners, the Colorado Division of Wildlife Hunter Outreach Program is offering three youth hunters the opportunity to participate in a premier, private land spring turkey hunt near Meeker. The hunt will take place on April 25 and 26.
Survey will grade transportation for disabled people
RBC — In conjunction with a grant received from the Federal Transit Administration, Meeting the Challenge, Inc. is conducting a national survey designed to collect information from people with disabilities regarding their experiences with public transportation.
Fair board meets March 30 in Rangely
RANGELY — The Rio Blanco County Fair Board will meet in the Western Annex in Rangely Monday, March 30 at 6 p.m.
BOCES board meeting set for March 31
RANGELY — Rio Blanco BOCES will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, March 31 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Rangely School District Board Room, 550 River Road to discuss the preliminary budget for 2009-2010.
Pair of Meeker men arrested at gunpoint
RBC — Two men were arrested at gunpoint early last Saturday morning for shooting road signs and telephone boxes on County Road 7.
Mountain of debt threatens future of Colorado West
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.
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…]
