MEEKER | “You don’t understand. My grandfather lost his life over who owns the water from the river.” Listening to a friend’s story about her grandfather’s struggles to get enough water to his crops and cattle to survive struck a chord with me. While we no longer hear of someone[Read More…]
Month: April 2021
CPW approves sales of annual State Wildlife Area passes beginning May 1
RBC | At its virtual meeting this month, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to approve a new Colorado State Wildlife Area Pass as an option to access state wildlife areas. The new pass will go on sale May 1, 2021. “This is an important step in ensuring[Read More…]
Obituary: Donnalee Pitney Brady Thornton
June 16, 1939 ~ April 1, 2021 Donnalee Pitney Brady Thornton, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, Utah, passed away peacefully in her home, on April 1, 2021. Donnalee was born in Maybell, Colorado, to Clyde Barton Pitney and Jesse Fern Jacobsen, on June 16,1939. She married her first love, Lorain Brady,[Read More…]
Death Notice: Shirley Jean Hammond
May 31, 1939 ~ April 2, 2021 By her request a celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Callaway Young Cancer Center in Glenwood Springs.
Death Notice: Dean Burke
April 18, 1928 ~ April 3, 2021 By his request a celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Walbridge Wing or the Fred and Annie Burke Scholarship at Bank of the San Juans.
SPARTAN SHOWDOWN …
Weber State Cowboy Ladd King ties down his steer in the tie down roping event at the CNCC Spartan Showdown on April 3rd to win the buckle for the weekend. King was the 2015 National High School Rodeo Association All Around Champion and is currently sitting at the top of[Read More…]
Update: County Road 8 fire 100% contained
RBC | A fire approximately eight miles up County Road 8 had Rio Blanco Fire, BLM, RBC Road and Bridge and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office responding early Sunday afternoon on April 11. The sheriff’s office asked the public to stay clear of the area to allow crews to work.[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Inspiration
Inspiration comes in many different forms. It’s inspiring to see people conquer obstacles, rise above adversity, and find success. Expressions of justice, honesty, courage, humility, generosity, integrity, and faith can, and should, inspire us to take the necessary steps for positive change. Most of us hate change so much we[Read More…]
BLUE SKIES …
The snow is well on its way out of the valley, at least until Colorado decides to mix it up, which happens approximately every hour or so. This week’s weather featured beautiful mid-70 temps, followed by the mid-20s and a slushy snow storm. | SOPHIA GEODERT PHOTO
Letters to the Editor: Recall Concerns, PAUSE Act
Recall effort doesn’t make sense Dear Editor: As I have read and re-read the letters to the editor in last week’s paper submitted by Terry Smalec (Rangely) and Toby Leavitt (Meeker), I have become more dismayed and bewildered by this recall effort. It doesn’t make sense and I cannot understand[Read More…]
County wins appeals case with Utah Gas
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners, along with the County Assessor’s Office and County Attorney’s Office are pleased to announce a recent decision rendered by the Colorado Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA). The BAA reviews appeals filed by real and personal property owners regarding contested valuations[Read More…]
WELCOME HOME …
Nichols Store owner Bill Hume was welcomed back to Rangely last week after a lengthy out of town hospital stay. His family and employees thank everyone for their continued thoughts and prayers for Bill’s full recovery. | ROXIE FROMANG PHOTO
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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/
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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/
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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/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
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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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