RBC | Madi and Maclaine Shults represented Rio Blanco County and White River Livestock Club at a couple of judging contests held recently. On March 26, they hitched a ride with Bonnie Long’s club from Rangely to compete at the Casper College FFA/4-H Spring Contest in Wyoming.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
FNBR to give investment lesson to students
RANGELY | First National Bank of the Rockies in Rangely will visit Parkview Elementary to give a lesson on the value of saving as part of the American Bankers Association Education Foundation’s annual Teach Children to Save Program.
Three first places for Rangely peewees at Meeker Tournament
RANGELY I Twenty-five Rangely wrestlers competed in Casey Turner Memorial Wrestling Tournament on Saturday in Meeker. We had 15 wrestlers place and 10 wrestling well, but coming up short. Placing first were Tyce Lucero, Tytus Coombs and Devin Ramirez. Placing second were Karver Lopez, Byron Mackey and Brody McElhaney.
Letter: Thanks for serving
I wanted to take a moment and thank Ann Brady and Dan Eddy for their service to the town of Rangely. Over the years of their tenure on the council and as mayor, the town enjoyed new housing development on La Mesa, Ridgeview, Dragon Wash and West Main.
Letter: A missed opportunity
After attending the public meeting of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District on April 17, I came away feeling the board of directors missed great opportunities. They missed an opportunity to listen, take notes and to understand the concerns of landowners.
Letter: Thank you, Rangely
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you. To Dr. Cameron and her team. Bernie Rice (you know what you mean to me), the ambulance crew, officers, Melody, Frank Huitt (you are an awesome person). To the pallbearers: Chris Dyess, Jeff LeBleu, Jerry LeBleu Jr., Randy Stewart,[Read More…]
Letter: Student: A bad idea
I have been to many schools in the past around the country and Rangely High school is by far the worst school I’ve been to … teaching is horrible, student behavior is even worst.
Meeker students participate in research project
MEEKER | A group of eight Meeker High School students spent spring break in Baja California Sur with Ecology Project International (EPI). During the nine-day program, they assisted with data collection for an ongoing research program, completed their own independent research projects, shared their experiences with peers at a local[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County receives Elk Foundation grant
RBC | Wildlife conservation projects in 14 Colorado counties have been selected to receive grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in 2010. The new RMEF funding, totaling $146,250, will affect Rio Blanco County, as well as Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Fremont, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Las Animas, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Park[Read More…]
The County Cubicle: County property tax due April 30
Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]
Letter: Taxes fund services
As directed by state law, the county assessor is responsible for valuing all property in the county. During intervening years, only property owners who have a valuation change will receive a Notice of Valuation from the Rio Blanco County Assessor’s office.
Letter: Town needs hospital
I recently received my mail-in voting ballot for the Rangely District Hospital and have carefully considered my obligation to return the ballot in favor of building the new hospital. Many people, particularly with the current economy, might be questioning the added taxes that this will result in, and this is[Read More…]