RBC | When he first came to the Meeker area from his home state of Michigan on an elk hunt in 1993, Pete Granquist wasn’t planning on starting a business here, much less a hunting lodge. Granquist started hunting on a regular basis with Jerry Purcell but came to love[Read More…]
Month: July 2019
Editor’s Column: Undercurrents
Our dog-walking journeys often take us to Town Park along the river. Having grown up within 15 yards of the Roaring Fork, I’m well aware that the river changes daily. This year that may be even more true than in “normal” years. Watching the river, with its highs and lows,[Read More…]
County Beat: July 25, 2019
RBC | Public Health Nurse Alice Harvey updated the Rio Blanco County Commissioners Tuesday on the status of the department. A breakdown of the public health budget indicates 41% of the budget is spent on maternal and child health programs like the WIC (Women-Infant-Children) supplemental nutrition program. Another 21% is[Read More…]
Seaplanes splash into Kenney Reservoir
RANGELY | The seaplane Splash-In in Rangely, hosted by Colorado Northwestern Community College, Rio Blanco County, the Town of Rangely, Rangely Chamber of Commerce, Rio Blanco Water Conservation District and the Colorado Seaplane Initiative, had three elements. The first was the dedication of a seaplane donated to the CNCC Aviation[Read More…]
Rangely food banks seek town support
RANGELY | Both of Rangely’s “food bank” organizations requested assistance from the Town’s Board of Trustees at the July 23 meeting. The Rangely Food Bank, which is located in the Assembly of God church at 204 E. Rio Blanco Ave., requested a donation of $500. The Food Bank provides assistance[Read More…]
Highway 13 project update
MEEKER | For the week of July 22, Hwy. 13 travelers can expect single-lane, alternating travel from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and a 12-foot width restriction, from 6 a.m to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday north of County Road 5 shoulder and embankment work continue.
Rally Colorado July 26-27
RANGELY | Racers will be in Rangely this weekend, racing in a qualifying road road for the Rally America National Series 2019. The races will be run on county roads east of Rangely. For entrance fees please go the organizer’s website at http://rally-america.com/events. To participate in the race contact Matt[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Results: July 18
MEEKER | The winners of the July 18 Meeker Summer Rodeo Series are as follows: Ranch broncs—J.D. Slagowski Team Roping No. 8—Lane Anderson, Kash Atwood Mixed Pair Roping—Chase Kiker, Brett Watson Team Roping No. 11—Kash Atwood, Brett Watson Dally Ribbon Roping—Cody Edinger, Augie Holstead Open Breakaway—Chase Kiker Ladies’ Breakaway—Loriann Klinglesmith [Read More…]
Community Calendar: July 25, 2019
– Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Thursdays at 7 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. July 25; Aug. 1 (FREE rodeo sponsored by Mountain Valley Bank and H & H Processing), Aug. 8 and 15. $5 at gate, 12 and under at 65+ free! Nightly raffle. – Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday[Read More…]
Public Notices: July 25, 2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LILLIE MAE LONG a/k/a Lillie Long, Lillie M. Long, and Lillie Clements, Deceased Case Number 19PR30009 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to a Co-Personal Representative or to the District Court of Rio Blanco County, Colorado on or[Read More…]
Classifieds: July 25, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** Open Range Cowboy Church of Meeker Every Sunday, 6:00 in the evening Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall For more information, Please call Tom 970-260-6820 Our first Ranch Life Ministries Clinic was a hit! We’re following it up with two back to back clinics July 27th and 28th! The July 27th clinic[Read More…]
April 2019 Warranty Deeds
SELLER: AU 401K TRUST BUYER: ERIC AND MELODY BLACK DESCRIPTION: 1N 102W 01 304 S BIRCH AVE TRANSACTION PRICE: $154,500.00 SELLER: SAM AND VIRGINIA LOVE BUYER: JACOB, APRIL, RANDY AND DONNA BUTLER DESCRIPTION: CROSS L ESTATES SUBDIVISION 282581 4, 5 460 & 480 SOUTH CROSS L TRANSACTION: $115,000.00 SELLER: DENNIS[Read More…]
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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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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