RBC — Northwest Colorado, with concerns about the slowdown in oil and gas activity, received some good economic news last week with the announcement the Rifle Correctional Center would remain open.
County
Division of Wildlife seeking information on poaching incident south of Rangely
RANGELY — The Colorado Division of Wildlife is seeking information about a poaching incident on County Road 116, south of Rangely.
On Patrol in RBC – February 19 Edition
Activity for Feb. 6-12
Cultivating your child’s language skills is important
There is nothing more exciting for parents than hearing their little ones as they begin to speak. First words are recorded in baby books or on video, and remembered forever.
Screenings begin March 2 for county children through age 5
RBC — It’s Child Find Time. Horizons Specialized Services, in conjunction with Rio Blanco BOCES, the Department of Social Services, County Health, Aspen Dental Clinic and Columbine Medical Clinic, are all getting together to screen our young children ages 6 months to 5 years in Rangely and Meeker.
County still hoping for state grant
RBC — Rio Blanco County was counting on a Colorado Department of Local Affairs grant to help pay for projects such as the improvement of County Road 4.
White unsure of benefits of stimulus bill in county
RBC — President Obama was in Denver on Tuesday to sign the $787 billion federal stimulus bill.
County board appointments
Rio Blanco County board appointments or re-appointments
Deadline for county survey is March 1
RBC — A community survey was distributed to all households in Rio Blanco County in late January in an effort to collect information for the update to the county’s master plan. A total of 2,675 surveys were mailed and, to date, 400 have been returned.
Sen. White meets with school boards to talk about state budget cuts
RBC — When Meeker and Rangely school board members expressed concern about educational funding to Sen. Al White of Hayden, he could sympathize with their situation. “I understand it’s a very difficult year,” White said.
December incidents up 17.7 percent
RBC — The combined incidents for the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and the Meeker Police Department continued on trend with another significant increase during December 2008, logging an impressive 17.7 percent increase in activity compared to December 2007.
On Patrol in RBC: February 12
Activity for Jan. 30-Feb. 5
