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RBC 4-H excitement
RBC | Rio Blanco County 4-H members have been hard at work selecting their livestock and working on their indoor projects. Members have also been participating in leadership activities across the state and beyond. Here are a few things Rio Blanco County 4-H is up to. Blake Smith (left) and[Read More…]
Panthers head to Eagle Valley Invitational
The Rangely High School track and field team is beginning to hit their stride. The season is now well underway. The team traveled to Gypsum for the Eagle Valley Invitational this week, where they saw many personal bests, a meet record and a school record set. Miah Wren and Kastyn[Read More…]
Obituary: Gregory Blane Goddard
May 14, 1962 ~ March 31, 2023 Gregory Blane Goddard, second son of Gordon and Phyllis Goddard, husband of Madonna, father to Zachery and Wesley and Best Grandpa Ever to Baxter, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2023. Greg was born on May 14, 1962, in Rangely and spent his[Read More…]
Assessor: property valuations on the way
Dear property owners and residents: On or before May 1, you should be receiving a Notice of Valuation from our office. As in the past it will be in a postcard format. If you do not receive a Notice, please contact our office. Starting May 1, appointments can be made[Read More…]
Resources for veterans
Attention veterans! Here are some websites with good information for veterans, family members and loved ones. Access and manage your VA benefits and healthcare: www.va.gov Find Department of Veteran Affairs facilities and services: www.usa.gov/agencies/u-s-department-of-veterans-affairs Veteran Crisis Line: 1-866-966-1020 Other resources for mental health: www.mentalhealth.va.gov Careers for veterans: vacareers.va.gov Burial allowances[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: The writing on the wall
“What is wrong with you? The current writing on the wall not obvious enough?” There has not been a time recently that the old saying was not blurted out at someone in what started as a friendly conversation. The change in the way words were said, not only with the[Read More…]
RJSHS classes construct two storage sheds
The Rangely High School Ag Mechanics and Power Structure classes spent the first half of the school year developing skills in the area of construction management. In doing this, the students of RHS have completed two storage sheds to be used by the school for athletic programs and PE classes.[Read More…]
Namaste Beaches studio grows roots on Main St.
MEEKER | You may know Lindsey Short from the time you visited the Orthopedic Clinic at Pioneers, or perhaps you have seen her on the sidelines of peewee, middle, or high school sports. In both arenas Lindsey works as a Certified Athletic Trainer, but wait! She is also a yoga[Read More…]
RANGELY FBLA COMPETES AT STATE
Over the weekend, 17 members of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Rangely Chapter competed at the state conference held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Denver. Kastyn Dembowski competed in agribusiness, Cortney Files and Ryann Mergelman in sales presentation, Annika Cantrell in organizational leadership, Kolbee[Read More…]
Piceance Basin horses to be featured at this year’s Mustang Makeover; pick-up day April 29
MEEKER | On Saturday, April 29, all trails lead to Meeker as horse trailers and trainers from all across Colorado, Montana and Wyoming kick up dust and arrive to check out and select their beautiful Rio Blanco mustangs. This year, we are excited to offer some of the beautiful herd[Read More…]
Bovine pyroglyphics
The days of cattle barons and range wars are in the past, but cattle, sheep and brands remain. Brands are now registered statewide and are put on other livestock besides cattle. Instead of traditional branding, sheep are branded with a semi-permanent paint. Si-ro-mark sells sheep marking fluids in red, green,[Read More…]
