MEEKER | Kallie McCain, daughter of Dawn Pozorski and Ryan McCain, was a top five finalist in the Voice of Democracy essay contest this weekend in Greeley, Colo. McCain was the first place winner from the Meeker VFW Post and Auxiliary 5843 and advanced to the District 9 competition where she[Read More…]
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Memorial Regional Health invests in substance abuse treatment program
RBC | A comprehensive treatment program for substance abuse disorders will be part of Memorial Regional Health’s services in Craig within the next 15 months, according to an article in the Craig Press (https://www.craigdailypress.com/news/mrh-invests-500000-over-two-years-for-new-substance-abuse-treatment-fascility/) last week. Among the proponents of the project are members of the Berry family, including Dr. David[Read More…]
Commissioners hear updates from fair board, IT department, public health and more
RBC I FAIR BOARD During the work sessions prior to Monday’s regular commissioner meeting, the board reviewed changes to a proposed set of bylaws for the Fair Board with guidance from interim county attorney Todd Starr. Starr expressed concern over the use of the word “partner” to describe the county’s[Read More…]
Opinion: Fight for your local pharmacy
MEEKER | Yo Adrienne!?! It’s time to put on the gloves. I’m trying to be funny but there is nothing catchy or fun about this conversation. This topic is one that is affecting our community and its future. Before I spill an enormous amount of information on you, I would[Read More…]
Grand opening held for Piceance Creek Solar Farm
MEEKER | White River Electric Association (WREA) and Cypress Creek Renewables (CCR) were proud to celebrate the grand opening of Piceance Creek Solar Farm with a ribbon-cutting on Jan. 22. The Piceance Creek Solar Farm is a 5.4-megawatt size solar power system designed to provide over 10,000,000 kWh/year to WREA.[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: A call to action
RBC | During the 2018 holiday season this year, Colorado had a wakeup call. Starting Christmas Eve, and continuing through the next 72 hours, Colorado lost a total of nine lives in seven crashes. Those killed ranged from teenagers all the way to grandparents. The news talked about the loss[Read More…]
Investigations continue in police-involved shooting
RANGELY | At Rangely’s regular town board meeting Jan. 22, Don Reed informed the board Deserado Mine is out of compliance due to its certified operator leaving and asked the water department if it could help with their wastewater management. The water department is sending two employees to help get them back[Read More…]
SOUND OF THE WEST …
Members of the Rosendahl family provided live entertainment for the Rio Blanco County Historical Society during the annual membership meeting Sunday, Jan. 20. Kasey Rosendahl sang “Amarillo by Morning,” his brother Rowdy performed a guitar medley, and Rowdy and mom Tiffany played a duet for the crowd. Download the free[Read More…]
CNCC alumni lead Spartan men’s basketball
RANGELY | In fall of 2011, two Western Slope teens, Nathan Terrin and Thomas Powers, arrived at Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) with hoop dreams. Though the pair grew up only 40 miles apart, they had never met until they donned red and black to play for the Spartans in[Read More…]
Paul Fortunato loves coaching, and he’s getting results
RANGELY | A coach can make or break a team. Most often, a team’s fortune depend on the whims of one man—the coach. There have been many great coaches who have steered their teams into history. Football legend Vince Lombardi once said, “The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling but[Read More…]
Commissioners hire former Archuleta County Attorney
RBC | One week after terminating their contract with former County Attorney Kent Borchard, RBC Commissioners approved a contract agreement with attorney Todd Starr, who resigned as Archuleta County Attorney last summer. Discussion about the county attorney’s position and how to fill it was part of a work session prior to[Read More…]
Locals feel impact as government shutdown drags on
By NIKI TURNER [email protected] RBC I Despite Rio Blanco County’s distance from Washington, D.C., the partial government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—affects local residents on many levels. Federal employees in various departments will miss their second paycheck this week as the longest government shutdown in history stretches into its second[Read More…]
