RBC | Livestock brands are vital to protecting Colorado’s livestock industry and are an important part of the state’s history and culture. The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Brand Inspection Division reminds brand owners that the brand assessment fee for the five-year assessment period beginning Jan.1 is due and must be[Read More…]
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Vet Center no longer serving Meeker
MEEKER | The Vet Center of Grand Junction, which provides counseling and assistance for veterans, will no longer be providing those services in Meeker. Veterans can access the services in Grand Junction or Glenwood Springs. Call 970-245-4156 for more information.
Days Gone By: February 2, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Ignorance places fear where courage and faith might find refuge in knowledge. – Prohibition with the lid down and riveted is the program and doubtless will go through, but none of us should take up the idea that it will result in[Read More…]
New web tool for quick access to frequently sought oil and gas data
RBC | The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission introduced a new online tool that allows the public to get a quick and wide-ranging snapshot of oil and gas related activity statewide or by county. The “Daily Activity Dashboard” linked from the COGCC homepage is a visual and interactive tool[Read More…]
Possible to text 911 in an emergency, but in most cases it’s better to call
RBC | What happens if you have an emergency but you’re hearing impaired, have a speech disability, or the situation could get worse if you make noise? In most areas of Rio Blanco County emergency victims now have the option to text to 911. Certainly a sign of progress, but[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: February 2, 2017
RBC | The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information[Read More…]
‘Waving Hands Review’ seeks submissions
RBC | The ninth annual publication of “Waving Hands Review,” the literature and arts magazine of Colorado Northwestern Community College, will publish this spring. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 15. For submission guidelines and more information, visit www.cncc.edu/waving-hands-review or visit www.cncc.edu, click on “About CNCC” and then “Publications.”
Many rural Americans qualify for earned income tax credit
RBC | The Internal Revenue Service wants taxpayers living in rural communities to be aware of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and correctly claim it if they qualify. Whether living in the big city or a small town, EITC can help. The EITC is a federal income tax credit[Read More…]
Dinosaur Nat’l Monument visitor numbers up
DINOSAUR | December visitation numbers for Dinosaur National Monument showed a 13.8 percent increase for the month over 2015 statistics, with the year ending with an overall increase over 2015. On December 31, recreational visits for the year tallied a total of 304,314– a 4.3 percent increase over the 2015[Read More…]
Tipton goes to bat for Jordan Cove Project
RBC | Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) has requested that the Administration prioritize a review of the Jordan Cove Energy and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline Project (Jordan Cove) and fill the current vacancies within the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The FERC recently denied the request for a rehearing of the[Read More…]
Pinewood Derby …
CNCC registration for spring classes open
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting mid-January through February are open for registration. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new and break up dreary winter days! Feb. 6: Graphology: Handwriting Analysis. Fun and exciting way to find out more about yourself and others, morning or[Read More…]
