RBC | Happy New Year! I’ve officially swapped my Facebook habit for an obsession with genealogy, triggered by a do-it-yourself DNA kit I got for Christmas. That’s right, I paid $60 for someone to tell me I’m about as white as they come—the fact that I turn the color of a[Read More…]
Month: January 2019
Obituary: Sue Hicken
Sue Hicken April 10, 1949 ~ Dec. 25, 2018 Sue Hicken was born April 10, 1949, in Kemmerer, Wyo. and passed away in Seattle, Wash., on Dec. 25. She lived most of her life in and around Denver, Colo., but moved to Meeker in October 2006. In August 2017 she[Read More…]
Chamber open house Jan. 8
MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center at 710 Market St., is hosting an open house Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Executive Director Stephanie Kobald, Marketing and Tourism Coordinator Kathy Hockett and Administrative Assistant and Membership Coordinator Kris Deines will be on hand to discuss chamber[Read More…]
Giant Step Preschool provides giant step up for Rangely kids
RANGELY | Nestled in the middle of the town of Rangely is Giant Step Preschool and Child Care Center. A staple in the community for decades for local working parents and CNCC student families, this preschool and child care center has made leaps and bounds from its humble beginnings in the[Read More…]
History Colorado grant workshop Jan. 8
RBC | The History Colorado State Historical Fund wants to help you earn grant money for historic preservation and archaeology projects that matter to you and your community. Attend a free grant workshop at the Museum of Northwest Colorado in Craig on Jan. 8 from 3-5 pm to learn about[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Ten easy ways to make our communities even better in 2019
1. Read the newspaper. Informed citizens make better community members. (FYI: an in-county subscription to the print edition will save you almost 25 percent off the single copy price and you get the online edition for free.) 2. Attend public meetings and participate in community events. Hold your elected (and appointed) leaders[Read More…]
Meeker: Project 45 installs new wayfinding signage
MEEKER | They’ve been a long time in coming, but Meeker’s wayfinding signs are finally here. Anyone who has been part of community planning, town board discussions, or attended a “what does Meeker need” meeting in the last 20 years (maybe longer) has heard about the need for wayfinding signs to[Read More…]
RBC wrestlers start 2019 in Eagle Valley
RBC | Both Rio Blanco County wrestling teams will start the 2019 part of the season in Eagle Valley this Saturday, as the Panthers and Cowboys continue their quest to qualify for the state tournament in February. “This is a good tournament because it has some tough competition,” Rangely Head[Read More…]
2018’s Top Fifteen Stories
1. Cabin Lake Fire 2. Fatal crash south of Meeker on Hwy 13 3. Wilson Creek Fire 4. Indian Valley Fire 5. Seely Fire 6. Highway 13 Fire 7. The Club No One Wants to Join—Editorial 8. Cabin Lake Fire[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Jan. 3, 2019
– Meeker Public Library is hosting a Friday craft class for middle school through high school teens. Each Friday in January will feature a jewelry making class beginning at 1 p.m. Space is limited to 10 participants. Call or come in to sign up now. 970-878-5911 – TOPS Open House[Read More…]
Legal Notices: January 3, 2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shirley Z. Taylor, who is also known as Shirley Taylor and Shirley Zina Taylor, Deceased Case Number 2018 PR 30021 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Rio Blanco,[Read More…]
Classifieds: January 3, 2019
Ads for 1/3/19 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** Colorado Parks and Wildlife is now accepting Management Proposals for hay production on Piceance Creek State Wildlife Area. Hay production and limited grazing will take place on the Dry Fork Unit located along Rio Blanco County Road 22. Information is available to all interested parties at[Read More…]