News Briefs for May 17, 2012
County
OHV trails: Moving ahead
RBC I “There is a lot of momentum behind this project and it is very exciting,” Meeker Chamber of Commerce director Katelin Cook said of the Wagon Wheel Trail Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail system.
Most NFS roads to open May 21
RBC I The White River National Forest Travel Management Plan was signed by Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams on August 25, 2011.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago n Perry Spurlock has received his fine passenger auto. n The marshal has the authority to arrest all chickens running at large. Ours are penned.
All veterans invited to Rifle for benefit information
RBC I The Colorado State Veterans Home at Rifle invites all veterans, seniors and children of seniors to an information fair on May 16, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon during National Nursing Home Week.
Women invited to learn skills
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting women interested in learning the basics of fly-fishing, shotgun shooting and archery to attend the popular Cast, Blast and Twang seminar to be held in Collbran, Saturday, May 19.
Cavity-Free
Ashley Moon (right) accepts the first ever Cavity-Free at Three Recognition Award from Karen Savoie, registered dental hygienist and education director for the Cavity-Free at Three program, on Thursday, May 3
News Briefs: May 10, 2012
RBC Old Timer’s need your photos MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association (Old Timer’s) will celebrating its 100th anniversary this year on June 2 and is looking for pictures of the past presidents.
CNCC Class of 2011~2012
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Josephine May Meeker, CO Brandi Miller Peyton, CO Mardi I. Oliver Craig, CO CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY BASIC Ignacio Ayala Craig, CO Tyler William Dilldine Craig, CO Chet Harvey Craig, CO Collin Cass Krause Craig, CO *Trevor Quick Craig, CO ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE[Read More…]
Voters approve WRBM mill levy increase
RBC I Special district voters on the western end of Rio Blanco County approved a mill levy increase for the Western Rio Blanco Recreation and Park District, creating a partnership with Rangely School District, as well as voting in two new board members. Voters on eastern end of the county[Read More…]
GREAT AMERICAN HORSE DRIVE
Photo by Joe Tosh Sombrero Ranches drove an estimated 650 horses from Browns Park, where they are wintered, to Big Gulch Ranch approximately 11 miles west of Craig last weekend.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago Joe Rooney returned to Meeker Tuesday and didn’t bring the bride with him. Joe has not only “flimflammed” us once more, but threatens to sue The Herald for $100,000 damages. We welcome the suit, as then we will make Joe tell why the[Read More…]