RBC — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is projecting a record year for its snow and ice budget as well as the number of miles plowed. Given the difficulty of predicting snow season budgets, the state Transportation Commission sets aside a contingency fund to cover costs that exceed the[Read More…]
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Wildlife vs. Energy
Wildlife researchers turn attention to energy development in Piceance RBC — Energy experts say Colorado’s Piceance Basin is one of the largest natural gas reserves in North America.
Tanker rollover claims life, DUI accident at RHS damages school
RBC — Trooper Kirk Gardner with the Colorado State Patrol, Sergeant Patrick Darrow with the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue crews responded to a one-vehicle rollover accident in the Piceance Creek Basin April 18 at 12:27 p.m.
DOW Fishing Report: April 24, 2008
RBC — For winter-weary fishermen across much of Colorado, the waiting goes on. While the ice is gone from many lakes and reservoirs, and many others are showing signs of the spring thaw, ice-out onmany key waters still is days or weeks away.
County benefits from elk foundation ‘weed’ grant
RBC — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, an international conservation group focused on habitat protection and enhancement, has announced its 2008 first-round project grants for Colorado.
Police Blotter: April 24, 2008
Key: CSP-Colorado State Patrol RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue RFD-Rangely Fire Department RPD-Rangely Police Department
Parents encouraged to get vaccinations for children
RBC — Officials from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are reminding parents of National Infant Immunization Week, April 19-26, to make certain their children are vaccinated against disease.
CDOT finds money for local highway road repairs
Rangely, Meeker area roads included
Prescribed burns are planned for region
RBC — Federal fire officials from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit are preparing several prescribed burns this spring in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin and Rio Blanco counties. The purpose of these prescribed burns is to reduce fuels and improve wildlife habitat.
Police Blotter: April 17, 2008
Activity for April 4-10, 2008
Aviation scholarship for women established
RBC — Colorado Northwestern Community College was visited by its first female graduate of the commercial pilot flight program from April 8, 1969. Eva Searcy visited the Rangely Airport with her mom and dad, both of whom were great mentors and supporters of her decision to change from a four-year degree[Read More…]
County residents asked to donate for soldiers
RBC — I have been sending care packages to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan for nearly thre emonths to date. I am working through the organization www.soldiersangels.com.
