The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Month: July 2019
Mobley named Presidential Scholar at CMU
MEEKER | Alicia Mobley has received the title of Presidential Scholar at Colorado Mesa University for the 2018-2019 school year in recognition of achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA. Mobley is a Meeker High School alumnae.
Obituary: Nyla Argene Merriam
Nyla Argene Merriam June 23, 1929 ~ July 18, 2019 Nyla Argene (Taylor) Merriam passed away on July 18, 2019, at the Pioneer Medical Center in Meeker, Colorado. She was born June 23, 1929, to Sherman A. and Deltha (Thompson) Taylor in LaPoint, Utah. They lived on a farm in[Read More…]
Letter: Why declare my candidacy for 2020 RBC Commissioner this early?
Dear Editor: This is a question I have been asked by a number of people recently. My immediate answer has been to prepare for the numerous events requiring candidate involvement such as the caucus, the assembly and the primary. All of these require preparation on my part so I can[Read More…]
Marlins host home meet
MEEKER | The Meeker Marlins hosted their first swim dual that the current team members have ever participated in. The Craig Sharks traveled south and it was a mixture of the older USA Swim Club and the Meeker Youth Swimming from Meeker. The kids were heated together and coach Jamie[Read More…]
National Night Out in Rangely
RANGELY | Celebrate National Night Out with the Rangely Police Department Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 6-8 p.m. in the Rangely Town Square. There will be a First Responder Costume Contest with prizes, free hot dogs and drinks provided by the Town of Rangely and the Rangely Chamber, and games for[Read More…]
YOUTHFEST …
ERBM Recreation and Park District hosted a free Youthfest on the Meeker Recreation Center lawn Saturday, complete with inflatables, a giant waterslide, and free root beer floats. Luke Turner Photos
Be wary of mother deer; don’t approach or touch fawns
RBC | Mother deer are giving birth to fawns now and Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents and visitors to be wary of does at this time of year. “Like any mother, a doe will protect her young so be careful when you’re out walking in town or in a[Read More…]
MAY-JUNE 2019 WARRANTY DEEDS
MAY SELLER: LANDEREIEN PROPERTIES LLC BUYER: ANDREW AND MARY THOMSON DESCRIPTION: RIDGE ESTATES AMENDED 309018 32, 33 1450 & 1550 FLAG CREEK DR TRANSACTION: $180,000.00 SELLER: JONATHAN AND BARBARA DANIELS BUYER: ANGELIA SIMPSON DESCRIPTION: MESA VISTA EAST SUBDIVISION (MINOR) 193057 5 258 E RANGELY AVE MINERAL RIGHTS TRANSACTION: $104,000.00 SELLER:[Read More…]
Letter: WRBM thanks 4th of July volunteers
Dear Editor: The 4th of July in Rangely, Colorado is in the books but, with a huge success to define its outcome! The weekend started off with the annual Night Golf four-person Scramble Tournament on Wednesday, July 3. This tournament fills fast and is a sight to see. The Cedar[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Shoot
RBC | This past Saturday, July 20, was the County Shoot. It was held in Rangely at the Elks Range as well as the CNCC Range. 4-H members from Rangely and Meeker competed in: air rifle, .22, shot gun, muzzle loader, and archery disciplines. After the shoot a lasagna lunch[Read More…]