RBC | Since 1975, Horizons Specialized Services has been serving people with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in Northwest Colorado. IDD affects an individual’s physical, intellectual and/or emotional development. These conditions happen prior to the age of 22 and last throughout a person’s life. Examples include Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and[Read More…]
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Give where you live on Colorado Gives Day
RBC | It’s better to give than receive, and our nonprofits need our support more than ever this year. Tuesday, Dec. 8 is the 11th anniversary of Colorado Gives Day, a statewide opportunity to support local nonprofits with a kick: there’s a $1 million incentive fund that boosts the value[Read More…]
‘She was custom made for us’
Rangely family reflects on the hope and heartbreak of raising a child with a rare genetic disorder RANGELY | “I have great kids. I couldn’t ask for better,” said Rangely’s Elizabeth Hagin by phone. As little ones squealed in the background and Hagin reminded one of them not to feed[Read More…]
Local non-profit group came through when needed
EDITOR’S NOTE — Other than to wish the best to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, I didn’t have a whole lot to add with a column while our Rangely correspondent, Heather Zadra, had a much more important message to get out to many parents in Rio Blanco County who may[Read More…]
Hope on the horizon for children in need of services
MEEKER I When Misael Rosas was born, his mother Susana knew something was wrong immediately. Her baby was diagnosed shortly after birth with Goldenhar syndrome.
Horizons: Filling in the gap
RBC I Living in an area where the animals outnumber the people and where communities are separated not by “welcome” signs but by multiple miles presents an intriguing set of challenges for every rural resident.
Silent auction, dinner Sept. 8
RBC I Horizons Specialized Services will host a silent auction and spaghetti dinner Thursday, Sept. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Center in Meeker.
