RBC | Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within suggested areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale. Permits are $10 per tree and may be purchased at the White River Field Office, 220 E. Market St., Monday through Friday between 7:45[Read More…]
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Christmasfest festivities in Rangely
RANGELY | Dec. 7 is the annual Light Up Rangely contest. Sleigh rides and a chili and cocoa bar will be Dec. 8. The Elf Land Carnival, the Snowflake Baby contest, Breakfast with Santa, Parade of Lights and the a cappella concert take place Dec. 9. For more information and[Read More…]
Investigation ongoing in shooting of Meeker buck
MEEKER | A well-recognized mature mule deer buck was shot with an arrow Friday, Nov. 24, resulting in the animal’s death on Saturday. Meeker Chief of Police Phil Stubblefield and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Deputy Davon Smith responded to the 900 block of Hill Street about a buck with an[Read More…]
Capital improvement projects and river study top Rangely council discussion
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council gathered Tuesday for a 2018 budget work session followed by a quick meeting filled with department updates and approval of election resolutions. The council reviewed capital projects by department as well as non-typical budget items. Capital projects for the water department include a raw[Read More…]
Days Gone By: November 23, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Josephine School Dist. No. 1 has purchased an organ. The instrument was paid for by proceeds from box suppers given by the teacher and pupils. Miss Thelma Fairfield teaches there. – A number of Meeker cattlemen struck it just right on the[Read More…]
It’s a good time to check your tax withholding
RBC | As the end of 2017 approaches, the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to consider a tax withholding checkup. Taking a closer look at the taxes being withheld now can help ensure the right amount is withheld, either for tax refund purposes or to avoid an unexpected tax bill[Read More…]
BOCES recognizes SWAP partners at joint meeting with Meeker board
RBC | SWAP—the School to Work Alliance Program—is a collaborative effort between the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and local Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in Colorado. It is supported by the Colorado Department of Education. SWAP provides case management and direct services to young adults with disabilities[Read More…]
Rangely celebrates year’s 4-H achievements
RANGELY | Rangely 4-H members, families, officials and aficionados gathered in the Colorado Room at CNCC’s Weiss Building to celebrate the year’s achievements and honor their leaders, volunteers and donors November 13. County CSU extension agent Bill Ekstrom provided, from Brothers Custom Processing in Craig, what was described as delicious[Read More…]
Commissioners express concern over management of Colorado River District
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners spent their Monday meeting discussing the Colorado River District and approving a restructuring of the County Board of Health. Commissioner Shawn Bolton recently met with members of the Colorado River District to discuss concerns about how the taxing entity is being run. The[Read More…]
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Guest Column: Rangely, do you know what’s happening in your community?
RANGELY | You know you are living in interesting times when the subject of “the news” is constantly in the news. Fake news, Russian news and mainstream vs off-stream media all hold regular spots in the media cycle. But why do these issues matter and why does anybody care enough[Read More…]
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