MEEKER | “Am I not allowed to ask questions? Because if I’m not, I’m wasting my time and I want to know why.” Meeker resident Wiley Berthelson opened Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation & Park District’s April 17 meeting, seeking information on a recent bid award for the Trails Improvement[Read More…]
Features
“911: What is your emergency?” County switches to new 911 information system
RBC | What’s your emergency? In the event of an emergency, how much personal information would you reveal to first responders? Behind banks of computer screens, 24 hours a day, dispatch operators are on standby for every conceivable emergency call. No one wants to call 911, but when there’s a[Read More…]
Egg recall
RBC | More than 200 million eggs have been recalled after 22 reports of illnesses linked to salmonella poisoning. The eggs were distributed to stores and restaurants in Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The FDA is advising consumers not to[Read More…]
2018 CNCC Foundation Dinner nets more than $70,000
By SUE SAMANIEGO CNCC Foundation Director and REED KELLEY Vice-chair of CNCC Foundation Board RANGELY | A lively crowd gathered for the 14th annual Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) Foundation Dinner March 31 in Rangely. The yearly event raises funds to support scholarships for CNCC students. This year’s total reached over[Read More…]
‘Ag in Motion’ brings agriculture to elementary students
RBC | There are many youth and adults, particularly in urban areas, who have little knowledge or understanding of how the agricultural industry provides a wide variety of essential consumables sold internationally in stores and other outlets. The Colorado Farm Bureau “Ag in Motion” educational outreach trailer was brought to the[Read More…]
Updates on new dam at river basin forum; dire weather predictions
RBC | Wednesday, April 4 Rangely hosted the State of the White River Basin Forum and Douglas Creek Conservation District’s annual banquet. The presentations kicked off with an update on Douglas Creek Conservation District activities from Executive Director Callie Hendrickson. She touched on the financial situation the district was hit with[Read More…]
Rangely council updates
RANGELY | On Tuesday the Rangely Town Council gave permission to Rick Stover to set up his snow cone stand in the town’s empty lot north of the Automotive Museum. Kelli Neiberger from the gas department said the department recently passed numerous inspections with high scores. Jeff LeBleu from public works[Read More…]
Health Fairs …
Anvil Points money is still in the mail
RBC | The $7.2 million check, which was supposed to go out March 29, has yet to arrive, but everyone is already asking for a piece of the pie. “I now know what it’s like to win the lottery, we’re getting so many emails,” said board of county commissioner chair Shawn[Read More…]
Candidate forum for Meeker fire board Monday, April 9
MEEKER | Six people are vying for two open board of director’s seats for the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District in this year’s special district elections to be held next month. The district oversees emergency medical services and the fire department. Board chair Wade Bradfield is vacating his seat after eight[Read More…]
‘Simple’ sandwich shop brings new lunch options
MEEKER | It’s “just a simple sandwich shop,” says Cindy Nelson of her new venture, the Red Rooster Sandwich Shop, located at 265 Sixth St. in Meeker, the former home of the Meeker Bakery and most recently home to Flora Bella flowers and gifts. Nelson formerly served as food service director[Read More…]
First Dinosaur pot shop opens
DINOSAUR | The Town of Dinosaur’s first retail marijuana shop, Rocky Mountain Cannabis, opened last week. The store is part of a chain of Colorado retail stores with additional locations in Gunnison and Ridgeway. Rocky Mountain Cannabis, which is located at 420 Brontosaurus Blvd, is open seven days a week from[Read More…]
