Read part 1: “The ins and outs of special tax districts” Part 2: “Explainer: how special districts work” Part 3: “Recreation in Rio Blanco County: WRBM and ERBM” Part 4: “Rio Blanco County’s Hospital Districts” RBC | In Rio Blanco County, special tax districts account for a variety of services[Read More…]
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WINTERFEST
Winterfest royalty 2023 includes queen Mackenzie Manchester, king Kevin Wren, and attendants Rylee Allred, Marstan Wagner, Kyrah Phelps and Kasen LeBleu. MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO
FBI investigating wire fraud transfer scam involving Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District
RBC | According to a press release issued by the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners late Tuesday, Jan. 31, a “significant portion” of the $4 million grant awarded to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District last year to facilitate development of the proposed Rio Blanco Water Storage Project, AKA[Read More…]
Blanco Cellars expanding
MEEKER | For those residents who have been around Meeker for a while you will know our small town boasts an incredible and unique shop, run by an incredible and unique woman: Blanco Cellars and proprietor Vanessa Trout. Trout spent more than 20 years in the food and wine industry[Read More…]
GOLD KEY WINNERS
MHS students earned another three Scholastic Gold Keys this year, as well as three Honorable Mentions, for their outstanding works of art. The winning pieces will go on to be judged in the national competition. BEN QUINN PHOTOS
CNCC ice tower is up
RANGELY | In high altitude locations, such as Rangely and much of Colorado, ice climbing and mountaineering sports attract enthusiasts year-round. The activity requires training to become familiar with the terrain, tools and techniques necessary for safety and enjoyment while exploring. At Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC), the administration encourages[Read More…]
Special Districts, Part 4: Rio Blanco County’s Hospital Districts
This is part 4 of a series exploring Rio Blanco County’s special districts, how they are funded, and their transparency practices. Read part 1: “The ins and outs of special tax districts” Part 2: “Explainer: how special districts work” Part 3: “Recreation in Rio Blanco County: WRBM and ERBM” rbc[Read More…]
Home.Made opening downtown storefront
MEEKER | For years Katelin Cook has been making custom gifts on the weekends from her home. Her husband Deloy Cook and she have a spare bedroom dedicated as her workshop. And she didn’t really think she would ever have an actual storefront for her goods. Not until she was[Read More…]
ICE, ICE …
The family ice fishing day at Lake Avery, coordinated by Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District with assistance from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Meeker Lions Club, went off without a hitch last Saturday. | JESSE MCCANN/DID I SHUTTER PHOTOGRAPHY
One-on-one with Meeker postmaster Beth Fox
MEEKER | This previous Saturday, Postmaster Beth Fox, welcomed me into the yet to be open post office and took me behind the counter for a tour of the facility that is one of the largest social hubs of Meeker. The bustle of staff sorting packages was in full swing[Read More…]
Coaches Corner Bar & Grill: Where everybody knows your name
Most people don’t just find Rangely; Rangely beckons them to share their talents and contribute to everything that makes this an extraordinary place to live. That’s what happened with Ashley and Nate Terrin when they each began their trek to Rangely individually, and now are the nervous, yet proud, proprietors[Read More…]
Rangely Police, Rio Blanco County Sheriff, CPW respond to domestic incident on Halfturn Road
RANGELY | Rangely Police Department reported heavy police activity west of River Road at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, on their Facebook page, asking residents west of River Road to stay in their homes or away if they were not home at the time. According to witnesses, there was a[Read More…]
