RBC — If you are interested in being a host family through the International 4-H exchange program,
County
Police Blotter: August 21, 2008
Activity for August 8-August 14, 2008
Junior, senior high students can win Voice of Democracy scholarships
RBC — Created in 1947, the Voice of Democracy (VOD) scholarship program is an audio-essay contest for high school students in grades 9-12 that annually provides more than $3 million in scholarships. The first-place winner, who competes with all the first-place VFW Department winners, receives a $30,000 scholarship that is[Read More…]
Fishing Report
Northwest Fishing Areas
Variable weather means variable fishing
RBC — Rain, snow, bright sunshine, warm temperatures, possibly all in a matter of hours — sounds like another summer day in Colorado. Indeed, the weather across the state has been variable the past week or so, and that is reflected in the outlook for fishing.
July precipitation lowest since 1976
MEEKER — Precipitation at the plant center in July measured only 0.16 inches and the longtime average is 1.51 inches. July 2008 was the driest July recorded since the plant center was started in 1976.
RBC Days Gone By: August 21, 2008
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago
VA TeleHealth Clinic Closed Sept. 2–5
CRAIG — The Veterans Affairs Community Based TeleHealth Clinic in Craig will be closed Sept. 2-5. Patients who use the clinic can continue to schedule appointments through the Grand Junction VAMC during this time. CBOC clinic patients who need non-emergency medical advice can call the Grand Junction VAMC nurse line[Read More…]
Holiday brings early newspaper deadline
RBC — Because of the Labor Day holiday, there will be an early deadline of 5 p.m.
Turner unsure whether he’ll serve on both boards
Newly elected county commissioner is member of Meeker School Board RBC — Kai Turner hasn’t made up his mind whether to do both — serve on the Meeker Board of Education and the Rio Blanco County Commission at the same time. But, apparently, there’s no law preventing him from doing[Read More…]
RBC School Supplies List 2008
New school administrators not new to the area
RBC — One school administrator has come back home, while another has moved on. But he didn’t move far. Just the other end of the county.




