RBC I Rio Blanco County 4-H participated in the 4-H National Youth Science Day Experiment, “The Power of Wind.”
Month: November 2011
Oil shale technology has come a long way
RBC I Progress has been made in oil shale research and development in the United States during the past year. Similar advances have been made outside U.S. borders.
Letter to the Editor: Reader shares beliefs
Dear Editor: I would like to share my beliefs about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Simmons benefit …
MEEKER | More than 60 people attended a potluck dinner and silent auction at the Fairgrounds Saturday last.
Rangely Elks Annual Charity Ball Nov. 5
Don’t miss the annual Rangely Elks Annual Charity Ball on Nov. 5! Join us for Happy Hour and Hors d’oeuvres from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The live auction will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Live music from Roundabout 8 p.m.
Rio Blanco Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago — A number of the up-river dry farmers met in town and took initial steps to the organization of a flour mill company. It seems to be the opinion of those having the matter in hand that present milling facilities are not adequate[Read More…]
HOME OF: Darlene Feller
RANGELY | Darlene Feller of Rangely is this week’s “home of” honoree. 10 years ago, Darlene moved from Arkansas to Eagle then came to Rangely.
Meeker Classic Trials announces 2011 recipient
MEEKER I Each year the Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarship is dedicated in honor and memory of exemplary individuals who have been involved with the Meeker Classic but have since passed away. This scholarship is awarded to a Meeker High School graduate who continues their education in a two year trade[Read More…]
FFA team at national convention
MEEKER I Members of the Meeker FFA Chapter in Colorado were one of 31 teams participating in the National FFA Agricultural Communications Career Development Event (CDE).
CNCC receives funding for project
RANGELY I The Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) has received notification from the Bacon Family Foundation of Grand Junction that their request for funding to provide AED Defibrillators and CPR/first aid training for faculty and staff was approved with a grant.
Letter to the Editor: Some taxes are okay
Dear Editor: Some taxes are okay. For instance, the first federal gas tax, four cents, was levied by Congress during the mid-50s for the express purpose of building the interstate highway system.
Nettie Faye’s a real treat
MEEKER I Nettie Faye Modlin sees as many adults as she does children on Oct. 31. Her homemade Halloween treats have been a community favorite for 57 years. Her donuts, popcorn balls and apple cider are so well-known parents have passed down their love for her table of treats to[Read More…]