MEEKER | The board of trustees reviewed the second bid received for the second phase of the town’s water project at the Tuesday meeting. The previous bid was incomplete, and the board asked to go out to bid again. The bid came in more than $310,000 over the $1 million[Read More…]
Features
Brixius is out, now what?
RANGELY | Rangely Town Manager Peter Brixius will be moving to Craig to take the position of City Manager. Last week the Craig City Council approved a contract for Brixius including a $130,000 yearly salary plus a $600 per month vehicle allowance. Brixius will begin his new role the first[Read More…]
Lake Avery water release underway
RBC | Fish struggling with high temperatures and low water flow in the White River are getting a bit of reprieve. Last Friday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife began releasing cooler water from Lake Avery in an ongoing effort to keep coldwater fish in the river alive as tough, drought conditions[Read More…]
New coworking space opens Aug. 23
MEEKER | For many entrepreneurs and a growing number of employees, going to work now involves shuffling from the kitchen to your computer while still in your jammies, or taking your laptop from home to a nearby coffee shop with free WiFi. The internet has allowed more people the flexibility[Read More…]
INCIDENT COMMAND POST AT CNCC …
The Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) Rangely campus served as the Incident Command Post and base camp for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northwest Colorado Fire and Aviation Unit fighting the Red Canyon and Indian Valley Fires in Rio Blanco County. The unit arrived on
Polley to give railroad history at museum fireside Friday
MEEKER | Locally Rodger Polley is known for a variety of things. As owner of Rangely True Value, chairman of the Booster Club and a guy who is generally active in local affairs, Polley is easily considered a Rangely staple. In addition to being involved in community happenings Polley is[Read More…]
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RBC | The first issue of the paper was set to appear on Aug. 8 and would have been the earliest paper to be published in northwestern Colorado, but just before “going to press”
Legal Notices: August 9, 2018
RIO BLANCO COUNTY EMPLOYEES TOTAL GROSS SALARY PAID IN JUNE 2018. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION DURING JUNE WAS 50% OF GROSS SALARY. TITLE, GROSS SALARY Assessor, 4,875.00 Assr Admin Analyst, 3,276.00 Assr Appraiser, 2,912.28 Assr Cartographer I, 3,949.77 Assr Chief Appraiser, 2,622.01 Assr Office Asst, 3,602.62 Assr Oil[Read More…]
ROAR Rider Registration still open
RANGELY | Rangely OHV Adventure Rally registration is open. You may register at the event. Late registration: each rider 10 years and older is $75, and T-shirt order is not guaranteed. Please read and agree to the rules and regulations found at www.rangelyohv.com. Event registration includes guided rides (optional), breakfast[Read More…]
Three juveniles headed to court
MEEKER | Three juveniles have been referred to court for arson and curfew violations from an incident on July 22 at 2:44 a.m. where the juveniles took cardboard and wood from the recycle center and placed it behind a monument in the town park and started a fire. Three juveniles also[Read More…]
RBC enters Stage II restrictions
RBC | All of Rio Blanco County—including BLM and private property—is now subject to Stage II fire restrictions following another round of fires this week. The White River National Forest imposed Stage II restrictions at the end of June due to severe conditions on the Eagle side of the forest. The[Read More…]
Dinosaur law enforcement questioned
DINOSAUR | Last week the Bedrock Depot, a sandwich and ice cream shop in Dinosaur, was burglarized, prompting many Dinosaur residents to ask questions about the availability and capabilities of local law enforcement services. Sometime late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning the Bedrock Depot had a window smashed out[Read More…]