Kolbi Franklin competed at the the Northern International Livestock Expo (NILE) in October in Billings, Mont., where she won grand champion market steer and was reserve champion intermediate showman.
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Flag football…
The Denver Broncos had a bye week on Oct. 25 so some of the guys on the Colorado Northwestern Community College campus in Rangely took the game into their own hands and spent the mostly sunny afternoon playing some flag football.
Letter to the Editor: Key thanks supporters
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the voters of Rangely. I just wanted to send a thank you to all those who voted in this last election.
HopeWest offers grief support group
MEEKER I HopeWest-Meeker is offering “Mending Hearts,” a structured 10-week adult grief support group that is open to anyone in the community dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Junior judges…
The Western Rio Blanco County Junior 4-H Livestock Judging Team traveled to the Northern International Livestock Exposition in Billings on Oct. 12, finishing in third place overall. Members of team are, from left: AJ Garner, Del Garner, Raelynn Norman and Cia Buxton. Raelynn Norman swept awards in every category and[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from Dorsett
Dear Editor: Thanks very much to all who entrusted me with their votes to the Meeker Board of Education. I will do my best to represent the Meeker community as a member of the school board. Robert Dorsett, MD Meeker
‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ production starts tonight
RBC I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group, in cooperation with the ERBM Recreation and Park District, will present Walt Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” tonight, Friday and Saturday at the Meeker High School auditorium. Tonight and Friday, the performances will take place at 7[Read More…]
County’s economic development plan nears completion
RBC I In the coming weeks, Rio Blanco County will receive the final Recommended Action Plan from Better City, an economic development firm based in Ogden, Utah. Over the past year, Rio Blanco County, working collaboratively with the Towns of Meeker and Rangely, Meeker and Rangely chambers of commerce, Colorado[Read More…]
LEAP can assist with winter heating bills
RBC I Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is now accepting applications for its 2015/16 season, and with an increase in applicant income qualification this season, more Coloradans will qualify for assistance with paying their home heating costs.
Spartan Volleyball…
Janany Yulilis (2) and Miranda Miller (10), members of the Colorado Northwestern Community College Spartan volleyball team, worked the net as a well-oiled team against Eastern Utah on Oct. 22, pulling out a win against the visitors.
ERBM Recreation and Park District announces Halloween event winners
MEEKER I Thirty-five runners took part in the third annual Zombie Run on Saturday (Halloween) morning, starting early at Sanderson Hills Park.
Farewell…
The Rio Blanco County commissioners honored Ken Coffin, the U.S. Forest Service District Ranger for the White River National Forest—Blanco Ranger District, on Oct. 26 with an Award of Special Recognition for his years of service locally to build community relationships and encourage multi-use of public lands. Coffin has accepted[Read More…]



