RBC I The district attorney’s office is looking for a new deputy for its Rio Blanco County office. DA Martin Beeson thinks he’s found his man.
Author: Jeff Burkhead
Splitting wood is out of Jesper Jonsson’s hands from now on
Jesper Jonsson makes his living with his hands. So when he almost lost a finger in a log-splitting accident in January, it threatened not only his career, but his livelihood. Jesper, a chef with an international reputation, owns and operates The Bistro restaurant in Meeker with his wife, San.
Energy Forum attracts crowd
RBC I Perhaps in a sign of the times, the second chamber of commerce-sponsored Energy Forum attracted a standing-room-only crowd. Eighty-three people packed the community room at Mountain Valley Bank to receive updates — and perhaps in the hopes of hearing some encouraging news —
Funeral homes get new names, new owners
RBC I Joseph Swiger’s a newcomer to Colorado. But, already, he feels at home here. “My wife and I were raised in a small town, and we like living in a small town,” Swiger said. “There’s a sign I’ve seen that says a small town is like a big family.[Read More…]
Fresh start for Cochran
RBC I Ran Cochran has been the local funeral home director serving Rio Blanco County for the past dozen years. And it has given him a unique perspective on the people and communities he has served. Cochran Memorial Chapels had offices in Meeker and Rangely.
Still wildlifes: Taxidermist may be young but he knows what he’s doing …
He may be young, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t know his stuff. Ryan Huitt, who operates Wildlife Expressions, is one of Rangely’s newest business owners. He will turn 21 in April.
Memorial service for Stone Martin is Friday, March 19
Stone Martin died far too young. He was only 9. But his memory lives on in the hearts and minds of his family, his friends and everyone who knew him.
Rangely soccer team about to kick off season
RANGELY I Even though her team wasn’t able to practice outside for the first two weeks, soccer coach Kris Denny is excited for the season to start. “We started practicing in February, so two weeks now we practiced in the gym and we haven’t been on the field yet,” Denny[Read More…]
Young Panthers 4th at Hayden
RANGELY I Coaches are always looking for improvement, and Derek Stolworthy liked what he saw. “We did extremely well. We had 10 placers and even though we were among the smallest schools there, we took fourth out of nine teams,” said the Rangely Junior High wrestling coach.
Candidate’s wife comes home to Meeker
MEEKER I For Lori McInnis, it was a homecoming. Formerly Lori Smith (her maiden name), the wife of Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis returned to her old stomping grounds Sunday for a political meet and greet at Fawn Creek Gallery, co-sponsored by Avis’ Village Floral.
Colowyo is investigating potential sale of company
MEEKER I Employees of Colowyo Mine were notified last week of a possible sale of the coal company. “Colowyo has not been sold, but we are investigating a potential sale,” said Mark Roberts, director of commercial planning and business development for Colowyo. “Last week, we were in the process of[Read More…]
Three vie for seat on county commission
RBC I Editor’s note: In advance of party caucuses March 16, the three candidates, all Republicans, vying for a seat on the Rio Blanco County Commission, which will be vacated by Joe Collins, who isn’t seeking reelection, were asked to respond to the same set of questions.
