RBC I Tryouts for the 2017 Range Call Queen and her attendants will be held Saturday at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds and the CSU Extension Office at the fairgrounds. All girls are welcome to the tryouts. They must be able to bring and ride a horse. The tryouts will[Read More…]
Month: August 2016
Better City strategy may aid Rangely
RANGELY I The Town of Rangely, Rio Blanco County and Better City LLC have been working together for the last 18 months to develop, refine and implement a strategy to attract private investment into the Town of Rangely and to create new opportunities for employment and economic prosperity.
From the Superintendent: Selle welcomes students to new school year
MEEKER I This is an open letter from your Meeker school superintendent to Meeker’s parents, guardians, students and community members: As implied in our district vision statement, “Excellence in All We Do.” our purpose is to instill Meeker Excellence in the students who attend our schools.
Coed softball league crowns new champion
MEEKER I After two months of scheduled games and a double-elimination tournament, a new champion was crowned in the 2016 Coed Softball league, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Parks District. Six teams started the 2016 Coed Softball season and three finished the tournament.
Meeker board strikes down former hospital lot rezoning
MEEKER I The Town of Meeker’s board meeting was filled to bursting Tuesday as concerned citizens gathered to express their opinions on a request to rezone the old hospital lot. The parcel, located at Third and Cleveland streets, is currently zoned as a single family residential lot, but a request[Read More…]
County seeks new budget director and bookkeeper
RBC I As folks may have seen in the Herald Times classifieds the last few weeks, Rio Blanco County is advertising for a new budget and finance director as well as a bookkeeper for accounts payable. What’s happened?
From My Window: Students head to class, but summer events not over yet
We are now moving toward the end of summer. School is starting, the nights are a bit cooler, signs are already up welcoming the hunters, who will be dropping into Rio Blanco County before August is over for the archery/muzzleloader seasons, the water in the White River is now low[Read More…]
Candidate Tracy in Meeker today
MEEKER I Emily Tracy, the Democratic candidate for Colorado State Senate District 8, will be walking in Meeker today, visiting with voters about issues important to them. Tracy will also attend the Natural Resource Tour reception on Thursday evening at the Heritage Culture Center and Museum, plus a meet and[Read More…]
2016 Fair Results and more photos
Classifieds: August 18, 2016
Ads for 08/18/16 ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and Park, Meeker. AA & Al-Anon Meetings – Rangely Alcoholics Anonymous – Open meetings Tues[Read More…]
BLM is evaluating oil and gas leases in Rio Blanco and others
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to offer about 100,000 acres of federal minerals in northwestern Colorado in the May 2017 competitive oil and gas lease sale.
CPW offers free navigation, orientation classes
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering hunters, hikers, bikers and anyone who enjoys excursions into the backcountry a chance to learn one of the most important skills an outdoor enthusiast should master—how to find your way in the wilderness.
Come say hi!
Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
2 days ago
The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
3 days ago
The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
3 days ago
With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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