RBC | The Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) has committed $5,000 in scholarship awards to support two Rio Blanco County students as they attend four-year universities or vocational training. WCCF manages 40 scholarship funds across western Colorado, and one of those funds, the Natural Soda Fund, is specifically for graduating[Read More…]
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Natural Soda announces plan to double production at plant
RBC I Blanco County locals are well aware of the county’s rich history of mineral extraction. However, few know the true rare gem located in Piceance Creek, the only known large deposit of nahcolite, or natural sodium bicarbonate, in the world.
CORRECTION: Natural Soda
RANGELY I An error was made in the June 4 edition of the Rio Blanco Herald Times in reference to the AGNC story on Page 2 regarding Natural Soda and Colowyo. Sara Schaeffner was misidentified as president and CEO of Enirgi Group when she is, in fact, president and CEO[Read More…]
Natural Soda, Colowyo topics of AGNC meeting
RANGELY I Government authorities from all over Northwestern Colorado converged on Rangely May 27 for a monthly meeting of the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC), which looked at a variety of topics.
Comments sought on soda plant expansion
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is now seeking public comments on a proposed sodium bicarbonate plant expansion 37 miles southwest of Meeker.
Natural Soda seeks expansion
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is now seeking public comments concerning a proposed sodium bicarbonate plant expansion 37 miles southwest of Meeker.
Scholarship…
Fred Slagle of Encana Oil and Gas, left, presents Meeker High School senior Mariah Kuhr right, with that company’s scholarship for $10,000 at last week’s award assembly at the school.
Donation …
Gayla Cudo of Natural Soda, Inc., presented Rangely Mayor Frank Huitt and town council member Lisa Hatch a check for $15,000 on Oct. 19 to help fund a $100,000 communication system upgrade for Rangely’s emergency first responders and dispatch systems.
Natural Soda launches 2012 grants
RBC I Natural Soda Inc. today launched its 2012 Community Support Program and is seeking grant applications from community, charity and sporting nonprofit organizations in northwestern Colorado.
Hickenlooper visits RBC
Natural Soda held a groundbreaking ceremony for a $30 million expansion, which was attended by several local and state officials, including Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper.
Letter to the Editor: Community grants
Dear Editor: On behalf of Natural Soda Inc., our employees and customers, we would like to thank the many community organizations that applied for Natural Soda’s 2011 Community Support Program.
Natural Soda tour …
Natural Soda Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Natural Resources USA Corporation has operated in Rio Blanco County for more than 20 years.
Come say hi!
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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