RBC I During the 2013-14 flu season, there were 1,759 hospitalizations in Colorado caused by the flu. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment advises people to get a vaccine as soon as possible to protect themselves from seasonal influenza. The vaccine now is available at most physician’s offices[Read More…]
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What’s Up With the County? Staffing examined; justice center work begins
RBC I As we roll into the final quarter of 2014, the Rio Blanco County commissioners are busy establishing the 2015 budget. One area of importance in the 2015 budget concerns the number of employees we have serving the public. The commissioners have asked all departments to analyze staffing levels.[Read More…]
Pennies for Puppies raises $1,000 for shelter
Deana Wood, left, and Katie Lockwood, right, presented a $1,000 check to the Meeker Animal Shelter’s spay and neuter fund.
Obituary: Helen Fern Church
Helen Fern Church, 88, of Lakeside, Ariz., passed away at Solterra Senior Living on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, with family by her side following a brief illness. Helen was born June 3, 1926, in Woodston, Rooks County, Kan., to the late Carl John and Esther Faye (Simons) Liberty. She had[Read More…]
Bear tranquilized in Meeker…
This bear sow had to be tranquilized the night of Sept. 3 when she was found in a tree in the 500 block of 12th Street in Meeker.
Historic school tour…
Participants of the Historic Schools Upper White River tour group take a break at Trappers Lake after visiting the original Buford School last week.
MACC picks auditorium
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker United Methodist Church’s Elbert Hall.
Heritage and agri-tourism keys to Rio Blanco’s future
RBC I Have you noticed? One formerly viable and essential Meeker downtown business has failed and closed. Rumors of others struggling are rampant. Main Street is often sparsely populated with vehicles, and businesses are often nearly devoid of customers.
Obituary: Michael Steven Gilson
Michael Steven Gilson, 60, passed away in Rangely, Colo., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.
RHS volleyball wins one, drops one
RANGELY I The Rangely High School girls’ volleyball team showed great improvement this past week, beating Plateau Valley in three games, a match that took them five games to win earlier in the year. The team also played an extremely exciting game three with Cedaredge on Saturday.
Young gardeners enjoy autumn…
Children are invited to the Rangely Community Gardens’ free Kids Harvest Garden Club on Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m., when they engage in a variety of interactive and imaginative activities like scarecrow building.
Scrub Shirt results
MEEKER I Winners of the ninth annual Scrub Shirt Classic, a 5K walk and run, and a one mile run, sponsored by Pioneers Medical Center are as follows:
