RBC — Americans know they can dial 911 in times of emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and get someone to respond to their particular situation. The first 911 call was placed 40 years ago Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. in Haleyville, Ala., by the Alabama speaker[Read More…]
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State announces ‘Colorado Cares’
RBC — The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing announces the Colorado Cares Rx program that provides Colorado residents a convenient way to buy generic prescription medicines at a discounted price. Prescriptions are easy to fill and are conveniently delivered to the individualís home.
Wildlife winter woes continue in NW Colorado
RBC — The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) continues to monitor wildlife conditions in northwest Colorado in the face of the growing snowfall totals.
Mining CEO: Coal remains vital fuel mix in today’s world
DENVER (AP) — Rising demand for energy means coal will remain a vital part of the mix of fuels and the mining industry needs to do a better job of spreading that message and responding to environmental concerns, the chief executive of Chevron Mining said last week.
Why mining reform matters to all of us in Colorado
RBC — With record snows and a robust economy, this has been a season of good fortune for the resort town of Crested Butte in western Colorado. Yet our future hangs in the balance as Congress wrestles with an issue that ought to concern Americans everywhere: reform of the 1872[Read More…]
Public invited to Feb. 27 infrastructure meeting
MEEKER — The community is invited to join the Rio Blanco County commissioners and Town of Meeker board of trustees for a discussion about our public facilities and infrastructure needs in eastern Rio Blanco County.
News Briefs: February 21, 2008
AARP Driver’s Safety scheduled for Mar. 17 MEEKER — The AARP Driver’s Safety program will be held March 17-18 from 1-5 p.m. at the Senior Center in the Fairfield Center. The program consists of eight hours classroom instruction and discussion (no driving, no tests) for motorists 50 and over. A[Read More…]
Energy Forum and Expo CO starts Friday
RBC — The Third Annual Energy Forum and Expo CO will be in Grand Junction Friday, Feb. 22 at Two Rivers Convention Center.
Local outfitters, DOW team up for hunter outreach programs
RBC — Hunting and fishing recreation has a long and robust history in western Colorado. The Meeker and Craig areas are well known for just such recreation with the area’s abundant public and private fishing waters and immense big game herds.
How to detect fake papers
RBC — The Colorado Workforce Center in Meeker is hosting an employer workshop Friday, Feb. 29 on “How to detect fraudulent documents.” This workshop will be presented by Steve Turza with immigration and customs enforcement.
Winter stresses on trees, shrubs
RBC — Winter’s heavy snow and ice, as well as frozen soil conditions, can damage cherished trees and shrubs in suburban landscapes. Even areas without major snowfall experience high winds and huge fluctuations in temperatures during winter. But homeowners can lessen the adverse effects of winter weather with preventive maintenance.
Veterans Medical Center hosts annual arts festival
RBC — Artwork by veterans enrolled as patients at the Grand Junction Veterans Affairs Hospital will be on public display Feb. 19, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m in the medical center’s building 6 and Feb. 20-21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. during the medical center’s annual arts festival.
