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Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The town was furnished with a mild sensation last Saturday night when it was found that two prisoners had escaped from the county jail. – Buy a new Easter hat at Mrs. Brown’s, if you wish the correct thing. – A fool[Read More…]

Doctor shortage in Colorado will blunt effect

RBC I The new health reform law is expected to create 32 million more insured Americans, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The federal government plans to expand Medicaid to low-income adults and subsidize purchases on the health-insurance exchanges when it requires most Americans to carry insurance in 2014.

Antler collectors cautioned to protect wildlife

RBC I Because early spring is an especially stressful time for wildlife, Colorado Parks and Wildlife managers are reminding shed antler collectors that pressuring elk and mule deer during this time of the year can create very stressful conditions for big game herds.

Young scientists …

Parkview Elementary School teacher Tena Tolley guides Pre-K students in examining the affect vinegar has on an egg compared to water. Students participated in a four-day experiment where many questions and hypotheses were discussed.

Networking …

Rangely Town manager Peter Brixius (right), pictured with Al White at a recent networking meeting, will be at the candidate forum Mar. 14 at Town Hall starting at 6:30. The two mayoral candidates and seven people running for three council seats will answer scripted questions and some from the audience.