RANGELY | The origins of the annual Rangely community event Septemberfest are spotty at best but when you ask around everyone agrees Flossy Eddy and Barbara Wade organized the first Septemberfest. Back in 1976 when the celebration began it was actually held around the Fourth of July weekend. Eddy and Wade dubbed themselves the R.A.I.D. (Rangely Area[Read More…]
Month: August 2019
New policy for building code exemptions
RBC | A week after a resolution to relax county building codes was determined to have been passed in violation of Colorado state statutes requiring review by the planning commission and a public hearing, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners ended Building Official Jeff Kummer’s employment. County Attorney Todd[Read More…]
Spartan Scramble golf tournament to raise matching funds for scholarships
RBC | The Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation will hold its inaugural Spartan Scramble golf tournament on Sept. 14 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Yampa Valley Golf Course. The tournament will raise funds for student scholarships. “Each year the CNCC Foundation receives several matching opportunities for scholarship funds,” said[Read More…]
MACC fall musical youth auditions set for Aug. 30
MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group will conduct tryouts for “James and the Giant Peach, Jr.” on Friday, Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center at 517 Park Ave. MACC President Nancy Richardson announced that tryouts are open to[Read More…]
Varsity Panthers …
This weekend the Rangely Panthers traveled to Kremmling, Colorado, to a Jamboree Scrimmage hosted by the West Grand Mustangs. The Panthers played well and the coaches were pleased. The team played five scrimmages against West Grand, Denver Christian, Sanford, Daysprings Christian and Front Range Christian. Both JV and varsity got a lot of[Read More…]
Meeker XC off and running
MEEKER | The Meeker Cross Country team opened the season at Matchett Park in Grand Junction for the Warrior Invitational. “Matchett Park provides some good trail terrain, as well as good competition, drawing some big schools,” commented head coach Marty Casey, “I am very excited to hear team scores from[Read More…]
Highway 13 construction update
RBC | Work on Hwy. 13 continues in two work zones, north and south of Rio Blanco County Road 5. One difference in this week’s schedule is a noon completion of work on Friday, prior to the Labor Day weekend. Work resumes Tuesday morning. As has been the case, the[Read More…]
Community Calendar: August 29, 2019
– Community 5K race Friday The MHS cross country team is hosting the Cowboy Cross Country Invitational Friday, Aug. 30 and partnering with Pioneers Hospital to have a community 5K race at 9 a.m., which will include a middle school 3K race. The high school races will get started at[Read More…]
Public Notices: August 29, 2019
SUMMONS District Court, Rio Blanco County, Colorado, Case Number 19CV30013 Plaintiffs: KYLE A. THOMSON and CARLY M.S. THOMSON v. Defendants: SHARON L. STOTLER a/k/a Sharon Stotler, MICHAEL H. WINKLER, SUSETTE J. WINKLER a/k/a Suzette Joan Clare Winkler, ANTHONY WAYNE CLARE, JOE CLARE a/k/a Joe Clar (deceased), DELOSS E. PROCTOR a/k/a[Read More…]
Classifieds: August 29, 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 The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets[Read More…]
CDOT offers 50% breathalyzer discounts with new campaign
RBC | As summer winds down, law enforcement agencies across the state are prepared to crack down on impaired driving in the weeks before Labor Day and through the holiday weekend. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law agencies are teaming up as part[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Aug. 12-18, 2019
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[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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