DINOSAUR — Dinosaur National Monument staff hoped to open the Harpers Corner Road by mid-April but unusually deep snow has delayed the opening.
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Meeker Locals: April 10, 2008
By Harold Tymes Staff Writer MEEKER — So what is a recession, anyway? According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, a recession is defined as “a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in real GDP (gross domestic product),[Read More…]
Streakers enjoy Senior Follies play
MEEKER — The Meeker Streaker took Meeker area seniors on the following trips in the month of March:
‘Teach to save’ day set for April 29
RBC — Today’s teens are active consumers, spending $180 billion annually. But are they saving in addition to spending? To enlighten our youth on the importance of saving, First National Bank of the Rockies will share savings lessons in the communities they serve in honor of the 12th annual National[Read More…]
Precipitation above avg.
MEEKER — At the plant center, precipitation in March measured only 0.99 inches and includes 9.5 inches of snow.
No surprise: Snow pack is up
RBC — The third snow survey of the winter was conducted March 31 at the four snow survey sites in the upper White River Basin. The White River snow pack water equivalent (snow moisture) is 52 percent above last year at this time. Basin wide, the White River snow pack[Read More…]
Birth: Samuel Paul Conrado
MEEKER — Samuel Paul Conrado was born to Danny and Ellen Conrado of Meeker, Jan. 27, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colo. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long.
News Briefs: April 10, 2008
National Monument celebrates Junior Ranger Day
DINOSAUR — “April 26 has been designated Junior Ranger Day at Dinosaur National Monument,” said Superintendent Mary Risser. “The highlight of Junior Ranger Day is the unveiling of the newly created Junior Paleontologist activity booklet along with a new Junior Paleontologist badge at 1 p.m.”
Spring bird migration returns to Dinosaur Nat’l Monument
DINOSAUR — Bald eagles, sandhill cranes and Canada geese have returned to Dinosaur National Monument, marking the beginning of the spring bird migration. These and many other birds travel hundreds or thousands of miles between their winter and summer homes, stopping here to rest and feed.
Accidents keep RBC Sheriff’s office busy
RBC — Accidents with property damage and an ambulance call were a few of the incidents that kept Rio Blanco County sheriff’s officers busy during the last week.
“Excessive force” lawsuit was filed against officer in 2003
MEEKER (AP) — A police officer who shot and killed a man while responding to a report of a domestic disturbance was once named in an excessive force lawsuit that was settled, The Daily Sentinel reported.
