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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: October 18, 2022

Free marketing class for small business owners! MEEKER | Join the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and Golden Lasso Media for the next Tuesday BizTips, Oct. 25 at 8 a.m. at the Business Center (located on the second floor of Town Hall, 345 Market Street.)  We will talk about the essentials[Read More…]

RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 10-16. 2022

ARRESTS 29 yr. old male arrested 10-11-22 on a Failure to Appear warrant, PR bond granted 10-12-22 by Magistrate Shamis  53 yr. old male arrested 10-12-22 for DUI and careless driving cash bonded CALL SUMMARIES 10/16/2022 @ 8:11 pm. In the area of Lost Creek, a local outfitter reported one[Read More…]

HAPPY LITTLE TREES

Gorgeous colors are still hanging on all over Rio Blanco County thanks to a streak of mild October weather. Don’t get too comfortable, though. There are two chances for snow in next week’s forecast. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS

COMMENDATIONS

Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola presented letters of commendation to Rangely residents Mike Zadra (center) and Sam Cudo (left) for coming to the aid of the driver of a dump truck that rolled nearly 100 feet into a ravine off County Rd. 116 in August. Zadra and Cudo assisted[Read More…]

Athlos Life wrestling club returns this year

Athlos Life is inviting students to join its wrestling club this year. “Last year was a great success, and we are looking to continue growing opportunities for our wrestling youth this year. Unlike last year, there will be a small investment fee, to help cover costs for facility use, insurance,[Read More…]

BLM seeks nominations to resource advisory councils

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Northwest, Rocky Mountain and Southwest Resource Advisory Councils (RAC). These citizen-based councils assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues within BLM managed public lands in the State of Colorado. [Read More…]

FLAG FOOTBALL

The WRB Rec and Park District would like to thank the Rangely High School football team and all the volunteer/parent coaches for donating their time to work with us and the first-fifth grade flag football players. Coach Wilkie, Coach LeBleu, Coach Kracht and everyone involved helped make this year a[Read More…]

It’s Showtime livestock club report

A new 4-H year is beginning! The It’s Showtime Club started its meeting on Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. with pledges led by Cambrey Rogers, Brodee Kilduff and Milo Brennan, followed by reports. Charlie Rogers gave the secretary report, Nick Gates gave the treasurer report and Teagan Smith gave the[Read More…]

Public meeting set for river improvements

Meeker’s Circle Park property has been identified in numerous public outreach efforts as a resounding priority for improvement over the past 10+ years, including an expressed desire for enhanced access to, and utilization of, the in-town White River corridor. The current proposed enhancements collaboratively being pursued by the Town of[Read More…]

CNCC CORNER: 60 years

This October is a big month for Colorado Northwestern. On Oct. 13, 2022, CNCC will celebrate 60 years since it first opened its doors to 83 students as Rangely College. At times like these, it’s good to pause, take stock of how far we have come, and adjust our bearings[Read More…]