RBC I The Rio Blanco Historical Society met Sunday for their first general membership quarterly meeting in 2012. The meeting was followed with a presentation by Bob Silbernagal on the topic of his newly-published book entitled “Troubled Trails” about the Meeker Massacre and the events that followed.
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Once a volunteer, always a volunteer
RANGELY | The word “volunteer” is never so cherished as when it’s applied to those who signed a blank check on their lives in service to our country. Rio Blanco County has many men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation. John “Hoot” Gibson is one[Read More…]
Setting an example
MEEKER I In the universal quest of living life to the full, perhaps success can best be measured by how sincerely you give of yourself, maintain a positive outlook and take every opportunity to make each day an experience to enjoy, to give and to share with someone who shares[Read More…]
Hometown hero returns to Pearl Harbor
MEEKER I “Dec. 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy…” These words were spoken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Caroling …
Meeker preschool teachers Molly Theos, Shelly Nielsen, Amber Garcia and Mickey Slaugh took their students caroling around town Friday as a last day activity before Christmas break.
Blessed in the giving
MEEKER I “I love everything about it, helping families and knowing what we are doing is good,” Patti Arrington said about the Giving Tree project she helps spearhead.
Rangely teams busy in Utah, home
RANGELY I Rangely High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams were busy this weekend. The varsity teams traveled to Duchesne, Utah, for games Thursday night, and the JV and freshman teams played at home in a tournament Friday and Saturday.
BMS pays it forward in coins
MEEKER I Barone Middle School held a coin war Dec. 5-10 to raise money for the Giving Tree in Meeker.
Middle school hosts hunting contest
MEEKER I The results are in for the Big Bull and Buck Contest at Barone Middle School. Students who hunted this year brought in their deer and elk antlers to be measured and compared.
Flying it forward
RANGELY I It is always nice to hear a success story, especially one that incorporates hard work, companionship and giving back to the community.
A man who understands the miracle of life
MEEKER I Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “In all our contacts it is probably the sense of being really needed and wanted which gives us the greatest satisfaction and creates the most lasting bond.” Few deserve appreciation more than our country doctors, and perhaps none more so than Dr. David Eskelson.
Marvine trail offers winter fun
MEEKER I This winter, the White River Snowmobile Club, the White River Nordic Council, the Eastern Rio Blanco Recreation District and Sable Mountain Outfitters have joined forces to provide an incredible family experience.
