Rangely, Meeker area roads included
County
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.
News Briefs: April 17, 2008
Study: Population to surge, but funds fall short by $1.4B
RBC — Commissioner Ken Parsons spent a lot of time in Denver this winter fighting for the interests of Northwestern Colorado as state lawmakers attempt to pass spending measures that could funnel oil and gas tax revenue out of Northwest Colorado.
Police Blotter: April 10, 2008
Activity for March 28 to April 3, 2008
Harpers Corner Road still snowed in
DINOSAUR — Dinosaur National Monument staff hoped to open the Harpers Corner Road by mid-April but unusually deep snow has delayed the opening.
‘Teach to save’ day set for April 29
RBC — Today’s teens are active consumers, spending $180 billion annually. But are they saving in addition to spending? To enlighten our youth on the importance of saving, First National Bank of the Rockies will share savings lessons in the communities they serve in honor of the 12th annual National[Read More…]
No surprise: Snow pack is up
RBC — The third snow survey of the winter was conducted March 31 at the four snow survey sites in the upper White River Basin. The White River snow pack water equivalent (snow moisture) is 52 percent above last year at this time. Basin wide, the White River snow pack[Read More…]
News Briefs: April 10, 2008
