RBC | West Springs Hospital, the 48-bed, inpatient psychiatric facility owned and operated by Mind Springs Health, is now in full compliance with its licensing agency, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), who also licenses on behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Earlier[Read More…]
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NW CO identified as first location for wolf reintroduction
RBC | After 47 public meetings involving more than 3,000 citizens, 15 meetings for the 20-person Stakeholder Advisory Group, and 14 meetings for the 15-person Technical Working Group, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission presented the 293-page draft Wolf Reintroduction and Management Plan during a virtual meeting last Friday. Commission[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: December 15, 2022
Get ready for Skijor! MEEKER | Registration is open for Meeker Skijor, but hurry–space is limited. Find details and sign up at meekerskijor.com. Mark your calendars for this year’s event Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 at the NEW Ute Park Location, and don’t miss the New Year’s Eve dance Dec.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: DECEMBER 4 THROUGH 10, 2022
ARRESTS44-year-old male arrested 12/09/22 for careless driving, disorderly conduct, domestic violence and harassment/stalking he bonded out on 12/09/22. The same male was re-arrested on a warrant on 12/11/2022.54-year-old male arrested 12/09/22 for domestic violence/assault and false imprisonment he was released 12/11/22 on a PR bond by Judge Scheider 39-year-old[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Dec 8, 2022
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago As the story goes a man (no, it couldn’t have been a Meekerite) recently made his wife a birthday present of a mammoth parlor lamp. She gave it his name and when asked to explain, said, “Well, you know, dear, it has a[Read More…]
Harbor Freight coming to Craig this winter
Hiring 25-30 employees CRAIG | Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced that it will be opening a new store in Craig, Colorado. The new store will be located at 1243 W Victory Way and is expected to open this winter. An[Read More…]
Department of Natural Resources seeking candidates for Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director
RBC | The Colorado Department of Natural Resources is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director to manage and lead its Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division. Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for[Read More…]
Bobcat hunters asked to return GPS collars
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking bobcat hunters who harvest a bobcat with a GPS Collar to return the collar to a seal check station. “Hunters looking to harvest a bobcat in GMUs 10 and 22 or surrounding GMUs may see bobcats with GPS collars affixed to their[Read More…]
Paper or plastic?
Bring your own bags or pay extra at larger stores in Colorado RBC | “Paper or plastic?” It’s been 40 years since retailers started asking customers if they wanted a paper bag or a plastic bag to carry their purchases home from the checkout counter. The shift from paper bags[Read More…]
Colorado SOS announces mandatory recount of CD3 race
RBC | Last week the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office ordered a mandatory vote recount for the race for Colorado’s U.S. House District 3 between incumbent Lauren Boebert-R and challenger Adam Frisch-D. Frisch conceded to Boebert on Nov. 18, with Boebert having a 0.16% lead, or 551 votes out of[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: NOVEMBER 27 ~ DECEMBER 3, 2022
ARRESTS There were no arrests from November 27, 2022 – December 3, 2022 CALL SUMMARIES 11/27/2022 @ 12:52 am. Garfield County dispatch notified Rio Blanco County Communications Center of a rollover accident on Highway 13. After further investigation it was found that the vehicle was located off of a cliff[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: Dec 8, 2022
Photo exhibit at Cultural Center Dec. 9 MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Heritage Cultural Center is currently hosting a photographic exhibition entitled “Mediterranean Reflections: Images from Italy, Greece and Turkey” taken during April and May this year by Rio Blanco County resident Gary Oba. Anyone who is interested is[Read More…]
