Cub Scout Pack 189 in Rangely held its 2019 Pinewood Derby on Jan. 30. First place went to Zane Wiley (Wolf), second place went to Chance Allred (Bear) and third place when to Kacey Allred (Bear). Casen Hinkle (Bear) won the sportsmanship award. Courtesy Photo
Month: February 2019
Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage Tourney
RANGELY | The annual Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage Tournament, sponsored by Silver Sage RV Park, will be held Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m. at the Elks 1907 BPOE at 633 E. Main St. in Rangely. There will be a pool play followed by a bracket tournament. Cost is $20[Read More…]
Annual woolgrower’s meeting Mar. 1
MEEKER | The annual meeting of the Rio Blanco Woolgrowers Association will be held Friday, March 1 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Topics of discussion will include the potential reintroduction of wolves, conflicts between bighorn sheep and domestic sheep, and the lamb and wool markets. A[Read More…]
New community ed classes in March
MEEKER | Time is flying and March classes will be starting soon. March 2: Canning 101—Learn the basics of home canning in this hands-on class with something simple. March 5: Microsoft Excel—Make your life easier with spreadsheets. March 6: Body Language for Business and Personal Life—Become aware of non-verbal communication.[Read More…]
HILLCLIMB MASTER …
Triple Crown Sports, lead by coach Keri King of Fort Collins, has pulled together a snowmobile race team for the 2019 RMSHA (Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Hillclimb Association) circuit. Triple Crown Race sponsored riders Nick Gianinetti (Meeker), Eben Abshire (Palisade), Jonathan Durmas (Grand Junction) and Seth Ahlm (Fort Collins) all competed[Read More…]
RBC interagency updates
By NIKI TURNER [email protected] RBC I Representatives from multiple county and municipal agencies met with the Rio Blanco County Commissioners to provide updates on programs and projects in an interagency meeting. ASSESSOR RBC Assessor Renae Neilson said this is a reappraisal year. The east end of the county is “up[Read More…]
(OPINION) RBC Clerk and Recorder Update: February 2019
RBC | The entire Meeker Clerk’s staff attended the Feb. 12 presentation given by County Attorney Todd Starr regarding the Sunshine Law. All of us found it very interesting and informative. Many other county employees and members of the public also attended the presentation. Lunch was catered by Ma Famiglia restaurant.[Read More…]
Letter: CASA gives voice to children in need
Dear Editor: Children are powerless to advocate for their own best interests in dependency and neglect cases. These children, who have already experienced the trauma of abuse, neglect, and/or domestic violence, are often additionally traumatized by their journey through the child welfare system. These additional experiences, such as removal from[Read More…]
Community Networking Meeting Feb. 26
RANGELY | Please join us on Feb. 26, 2019, from 12-1:30 p.m. Presenting will be the NIFA Flight Team from CNCC. The Flight Team will be presenting on their upcoming competition and fundraising events they will be hosting. RSVP to Keely at 970-675-3219 or [email protected] by Feb. 22 as lunch[Read More…]
ERBM to partner with school district for grant app
MEEKER | In response to a presentation by Meeker School Superintendent Chris Selle at it’s Feb. 19 meeting, the ERBM Board approved a letter of support to partner with the school on its pending DOLA grant application. The rationale for grant partnerships includes several factors. Grants reduce taxpayer burden. Approval of[Read More…]
LEGO Club …
On Monday, Feb., 18 families gathered for Parkview Elementary School’s Lego Club. Founder Cheri Smith said this is the club’s fifth year. It will resume again in the fall. Roxie Fromang Photo
Community input sought for airport plan
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County is beginning work on an Airport Master Plan at Meeker Airport Coulter Field. You are invited to attend the first of five public meetings on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at the courthouse. An airport master plan is a comprehensive study of an airport that[Read More…]
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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