RBC — College-hopeful high school students can take the ACT college admission and placement exam on April 12, the next nationwide test date. The registration postmark deadline is March 7. The registration fee is $30 for the traditional ACT (without the writing test) and $44.50 for the ACT Plus Writing.[Read More…]
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Public reminded of risk of carbon monoxide exposure
RBC — Citing a research report looking at non-fire carbon monoxide (CO) incidents, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding the public to be aware of the risks associated with exposure to carbon monoxide and providing tips to help people take steps to avoid unsafe levels of this colorless,[Read More…]
Police Blotter: February 21, 2008
Activity for Feb. 8-Feb. 14, 2008 Key: CSP-Colorado State Patrol DOW-Division of Wildlife RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RPD-Rangely Police Department WREA-White River Electric Association Feb. 8 RBSO-6:54 a.m.-Jail transport at 555 Main St., Meeker RBSO-7:42 a.m.-Traffic complaint at 35000 County[Read More…]
The first 911 call celebrates its 40th anniversary
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…]
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.