MEEKER I The main three days of the annual Meeker Range Call were impressive to visitors and fun for locals over the past Thursday through Saturday night, and a few newcomers who were just passing through said they would make a point of returning on the Fourth of July weekend[Read More…]
Month: July 2014
USDA reminder: Acreage reports due July 15
RBC I U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Colorado Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Leland Swenson reminds agricultural producers that July 15 is the deadline to file an acreage report for spring seeded crops in Colorado.
Fireworks!
Classifieds: July 10, 2014
Ads for 07/10/14
Republicans turn out to vote at 62 percent; 30 percent of Dems vote
RBC I Tuesday’s election day belonged to the Republicans in Rio Blanco County as they had at least a couple of contested races while the county Democrats had none. Nevertheless, there is an indicator in even uncontested races as to how popular a candidate is when votes received are measured[Read More…]
Hosts sought in Meeker for foreign students coming this fall
RBC I Visiting students, ages 15-18 from countries around the world including Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Thailand, are seeking host families in and around Meeker for the upcoming 2014-2015 academic school year.
60th anniversary…
Dale and Pat Jens are celebrating their 60th anniversary. They lived in Meeker for 35 years, moving here in 1958.
Special hunts are offered
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Bureau of Reclamation and the Western Colorado Wildlife Habitat Association are sponsoring six, limited, special access archery hunts in the Grand Valley this fall.
Historical society has its quarterly meeting; reviews old local music
MEEKER I The quarterly meeting of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society drew large attendance from the community to reminisce about the early days of music in our valley.
Scoggins describes highs, lows in first year as RE-4 superintendent
RANGELY I A saying attributed to Confucius reads, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Almost a year into his role as Rangely School District superintendent, Matt Scoggins says with certainty that he loves his job and feels some elements[Read More…]
Sunset Climbing Club at CNCC offers open hours at climbing gym
RANGELY I From now until Aug. 11, beginning and experienced climbers can participate in Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) Sunset Climbing Club, with open hours at the college’s climbing gym Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m.
Rangely soldier awarded second achievement medal for his bravery
RANGELY I The Department of the Air Force awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (his second Oak Leaf Cluster) to Staff Sgt. Kyle T. Pittman on May 10 for outstanding achievement on April 22, 2014.