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: August 2019
Battle of Milk Creek anniversary
RBC | Please join us to celebrate three significant developments of the Milk Creek Battlefield Park on the 140th anniversary of the battle on Saturday, Sept. 28 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Milk Creek Battlefield Park. There will be a presentation of the colors by the VFW, dedication of[Read More…]
Echoes of the Ages at The TANK
RANGELY | Enjoy an evening of Renaissance and early Baroque music by soprano Jolle Greenleaf and lutenist Hank Heijek Saturday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. at The TANK. Inside seating is $75, outside seating is $10. Tickets are available here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4306074
Grant Dentistry paying it forward
MEEKER | Grant Family Dentistry would like your help in paying forward the blessings of this community. The fair pig purchased by Grant Family Dentistry will be donated to several families in need throughout the county. Please nominate families by calling or texting 970-878-5853. Nominations will remain anonymous. All that is[Read More…]
Cleaning closets? Put those old soles to a good use
MEEKER | A dozen Meeker high school students are raising funds for their 2020 ecology trip to Galapagos Island by collecting gently worn, used and new shoes. The Meeker International Ecology Program will earn funds based on the total weight of the shoes collected from Funds2Orgs. Collection boxes are available[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Campaigning and dating have a lot in common
We dwell in a representative democracy (as opposed to a direct democracy), in which we elect individuals to represent us according to geographical area or population distribution. So here’s a question: are your representatives really representing you? Are they representing your goals, your beliefs, your ideals, your moral code, your[Read More…]
Rangely trustees donate $2,500 to Septemberfest
RANGELY | Tim Webber from the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Parks District was present at the Rangely Board of Trustees meeting to answer any questions about Septemberfest and to request a donation. Webber said people are needed who are willing to step up and help take over parts of[Read More…]
Dark Skies over Dinosaur festival this weekend
DINOSAUR | Dinosaur National Monument will present the annual Dark Skies Over Dinosaur astronomy festival from Wednesday, Aug. 28 through Sunday, Sept. 1. Events include daytime and nighttime programs in both Utah and Colorado. This year’s astronomy festival holds special meaning as the monument celebrates its recent certification as a Dark[Read More…]
Rockin’ Bulls back in town this Saturday
RANGELY | The bulls are back in town! If you’re hooked on an eight-second ride then Columbine Park is where you will want to be this Saturday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. for the 10th annual Rangely Rockin’ Bulls event. The cost for this action packed entertainment is $20 for VIP, $10 for adults,[Read More…]
Annual Ice Cream Social Sunday, Sept. 1
RANGELY | Baskin-Robbins may boast 31 flavors, but if you take all the flavors submitted in the annual Ice Cream Contest and Social sponsored by the Rangely Outdoor Museum since its inception, Rangely surely has them beat. From cinnamon, to coconut lime, to vanilla bean crunch, to vanilla marshmallow, to[Read More…]
Rangely XC competes at first meet
RANGELY | The Rangely Cross Country team had its first meet of the season on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Basalt Longhorn Invitational. The team was made up of five girls and three boys for this meet. The girls placed sixth as a team out of 11 different schools; the[Read More…]
(OPED) Loose Ends: Bugling came as a surprise
MEEKER | Fall in the White River Valley brings the call of a different sort. Meeker is not only known for its huge mule deer and elk population, but for the local human elk callers that abound. A long time ago the local school system not only declared a one[Read More…]