RBC I The Blanco Ranger District of the White River National Forest plans to conduct slash pile burning in the Ute Creek and Trappers Lake area in the coming days.
Month: November 2015
MSD board meets, looks at budget
MEEKER I Meeker’s new Board of Education (BOE) met for the first time Nov. 17 as election victors were sworn in and new officers, for two-year terms, were chosen.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for those who supported ESA annual Holiday Bazaar
Dear Editor: The Epsilon Sigma Alpha Annual Holiday Bazaar was held Nov. 15 at Parkview Elementary School in Rangely. The weather was great and we had a great turnout with 28 paid vendors.
Meeker marks holiday savings with Small Business Saturday
MEEKER I Great deals and the chance to see what local Meeker merchants are offering this Christmas season will come to town and county/area residents with Small Business Saturday, to be held this weekend. According to the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, at least 16 local merchants will be offering special[Read More…]
USDA announces that rural business development grants are now available
RBC I USDA Rural Development State Director Trudy Kareus announced Friday that the agency is now accepting applications for the Rural Business Development Grant Program (RBDG). This program is a combination of two former programs—the Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) and Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG)—and supports activities leading to[Read More…]
Bucks are back…
The bucks seem to know when the season on antlers is over. Above, these three nice bucks know its safe for them to wander the streets of Rangely such as these on Stanolind Ave., while the buck below was seen just outside of Meeker on Saturday along Highway 13.
Community Counts wants to up visibility, names Morlan to board
RBC I Dave Morlan, director of the Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Department, was recently elected to the Community Counts Colorado’s (CCC) Board of Directors for 2016 and 2017 along with eight other individuals.
Rangely Shop ‘N’ Dine holiday promotion covers sales taxes
RANGELY I In Rangely throughout the month of November, there is a chance for local shoppers to get some money back through the annual Shop ‘N Dine program.
From My Window: Local shopping means so much; family means much more
There is no more serious and heart-felt column you will read from me during the year than this one. It’s a simple phrase: “Shop Locally.” And it is nice to look out the window and see your Meeker or Rangely neighbors shopping at local stores because it may be a[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Nov. 26-Dec. 2
• Meeker Recreation Center Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday on Nov. 26-27. Normal hours resume Nov. 28.
Turkeys around town…
Turkeys were readily visible on Saturday in many fields along County Road 8, living dangerously with Thanksgiving being today. Top photo: These turkeys were two of about 10 that were walking around the beginning of a driveway, about 10 feet off of County Road 8, about 10 miles east of[Read More…]
Classifieds: November 26, 2015
Ads for 11/26/15 ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80[Read More…]