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WREA announces 2015 rate decreases
MEEKER I White River Electric Association has announced an average of a 3 percent electric rate reduction for 2015.
Sheriff’s office warns residents against elder scams, ID theft
RBC I Most of us would pay attention if we thought we were being contacted by Medicare, the IRS or a representative of the federal government, law enforcement or anyone else making an offer that is hard to refuse.
Speed not a factor in crash that injured five
MEEKER I Excessive speed was not a factor in the Nov. 19 single-vehicle rollover accident that injured five Meeker-area teenagers and young adults just west of Meeker.
Rangely chamber, rec center gear up for town’s Christmasfest
RANGELY I The Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan (WRBM) Recreation and Park District hosts a Charlie Brown-themed Christmasfest from Tuesday, Dec. 9 to Saturday, Dec. 13. Tuesday morning kicks off the official activities with Christmasfest’s annual scavenger hunt. Beginning at 8 a.m., participants can pick up check sheets at the recreation[Read More…]
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Law enforcement graduates…
Colorado Northwestern Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Academy held its fall National Park Service graduation ceremony on Friday in the Colorado Room on the CNCC Rangely Campus.
Winter sports…
Two-time defending state wrestling champion T.J. Shelton is pictured practicing with teammate Casey Turner in preparation for the upcoming mat season at Meeker High School.
Tips for getting trees through the winter
RBC I Trees in urban and community settings throughout Colorado are now going dormant, and they require care before and during the winter to remain in top health.
Work already starting on broadband in Rio Blanco County
RBC I With the adoption of Broadband Initiative 1A on Nov. 4 by Rio Blanco County voters, the Broadband Task Force headed by Rio Blanco County Information Technology Director Blake Mobley has moved swiftly to implement the various complex components and systems required to bring affordable, abundant and redundant high[Read More…]
Correction
RANGELY I In a story in last week’s Herald Times regarding home schooling in Rangely, a quote attributed to Julie Noyes had an extra word added, which changed the meaning of the quote.
Area Christmas tree permits on sale now
RBC I Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within designated areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale.
