RBC I Most flu cases this year in Colorado have been caused by the influenza A (H3N2) virus, which can cause a more severe flu season with more hospitalizations. Reported influenza hospitalizations and outbreaks in long-term care facilities in Colorado have recently increased. Immunization is the best protection, so get[Read More…]
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Fossil removed from site after damage
DINOSAUR I Dr. Brooks Britt from Brigham Young University (BYU) removed the remaining portion of a juvenile sauropod humerus that was vandalized in early September on Dec. 2.
State DUI enforcement begins during holiday season
RBC I The time of year is upon us when coworkers, friends and family gather to celebrate the joys of the holiday season. As these celebrations are under way, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is once again teaming with the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and nearly 100 law enforcement[Read More…]
Obituary: Brooke Benhart Anderson
Our beloved daughter, sister and friend, Brooke, died Sunday Nov. 23, 2014, at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, Colo.
Important Farm Bill meeting to be held in Craig Tuesday, Dec. 16
RBC I An important presentation by the Farm Services Administration (FSA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the 2014 Farm Bill will be held in Craig on Tuesday. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at the Moffat County Extension Office, 539 Barclay St.
WREA has board vacancy
MEEKER I The White River Electric Association Board of Directors is accepting letters of interest from WREA members seeking appointment to fill a WREA board vacancy representing the Town of Meeker district.
Four cattle die as result of rollover on County Road 7
MEEKER I Just before noon on Dec. 2, a cattle truck carrying 76 head of cattle purchased from Buffalo Horn Ranch overturned on a curve at the 11-mile marker of County Road 7, killing one steer outright and injuring several others.
For the third straight year, Meeker girls win WREA Cowboy Shootout
MEEKER I For the third year in a row, the Meeker High School girls’ basketball team has won the season-opening White River Electric Cowboy Shootout. The lady Cowboys will be idle this weekend and next play Olathe on Dec. 19.
Parade winners announced
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce has released the award winning names in the Parade of Lights held Dec. 3 in downtown Meeker.
Plenty of performing arts events to enjoy in Meeker this month
MEEKER I An abundance of holiday performing arts events will entertain Meeker audiences over the next two weeks.
Slow speed zones fail to reduce wildlife collisions
RBC I Until the last couple of months, travelers on State Highway 13 between Meeker and Rifle were well-versed with the wildlife crossing zone mandating slower speeds at night during the fall and winter months. The zones, part of a 2010 traffic safety bill that attempted to slow drivers on[Read More…]
Many at work for OHV trails near Rangely
RANGELY I Several years ago, Rio Blanco County developed an off road vehicle trails master plan. Meeker has had their trails for some time and now it’s Rangely’s turn to get in on the action.
