Now that winter has finally arrived in northwest Colorado, residents are participating in the usual cold-weather activities, including those that require ice. At the Circle Park Pond in Meeker, freezing temperatures mean new opportunities for ice skating, hockey and fishing. However, winter time pond usage also means increased concern over[Read More…]
Tag: Winter Safety
Winterize your vehicle now: tips from AAA
RBC | Winterizing your vehicle has taken on extra importance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many breakdowns and the vast majority of crashes are completely preventable, per data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That means taking a few minutes to properly winterize your vehicle can mitigate[Read More…]
Plowing snow from private drives onto county roads creates a traffic hazard; culprits could be summonsed
Special to the Herald Times RBC | Winter is here again, with all the problems snow and ice bring with it. The Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Department’s priority in the winter is to keep county roads as safe as possible for travelers. When it snows, county crews start[Read More…]