RBC I Autumn brings a chill to the night air, an earlier sunset and children back in school. Colorado is fortunate to have four distinct seasons, and this is the time of the year to get out and enjoy the fall colors around Rio Blanco County.
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Over 100 walk/run in annual Scrub Shirt Classic 5K race
MEEKER I The 8th Annual Scrub Shirt Classic Race on Saturday hosted almost 125 participants. “We are thrilled to see so many people participate in the 5K walk, run or stroll event,” said Curtis Cooper, the event coordinator and Pioneers Medical Center IT manager. “We want everyone to have fun[Read More…]
Meszaros gets first-ever archery moose in area…
Meeker Town Manager Scott Meszaros was fortunate Sept. 23 to be the first person to ever harvest a Shiras moose in the Upper White River Basin/Flattops Wilderness Region.
Four couples in one family married total of 234 years
RANGELY I It’s not every man who can say he’s been married to his wife for more than 60 years. Even fewer people can lay claim to three siblings who have been wed to their respective spouses for 50 years or longer, logging a collective 234 years of marriage as[Read More…]
WREA holds annual meeting, says goodbye to GM Richard Welle
RBC I White River Electric Association celebrated its annual stockholders’ meeting Sept. 11 at the Fairfield Community Center, also commemorating the Sept. 11 anniversary with a moment of silence and a patriotic theme.
Giovanni’s turns 10 with family effort
RANGELY I Just because John Payne worked at a restaurant for almost 15 years before owning one himself doesn’t mean he knew what he was in for in Rangely.
We scream for ice cream…
Several hundred family members and individuals took part in the Rangely Museum’s Ice Cream Social at the museum on the east end of town on Sunday as part of Septemberfest.
Gus and Christine Halandras played founding, long-term roles in Classic
MEEKER I The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials are under way, and to hear one of the foremost founders of the event talk, the excitement continues to grow every year.
Meeker’s Sheepdog Classic will bring 125 teams to town
MEEKER I The phrase “wild and wooly” may best describe Ute Park from Wednesday, Sept. 4 through Sept. 8 at the 27th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials as 125 teams from South Africa, Brazil, Canada and the United States compete for $25,000 in purse and cash awards.
Septemberfest blends the old, new and revamped
RANGELY I Whether you’re new to Labor Day weekend Septemberfest activities or returning for a second or third decade, expect a blend of traditional favorites, revamped versions of repeat events and fresh activities in the mix this year.
Rangely’s summer challenge course offers writing, science and confidence classes
RANGELY I Twenty-one students participated in the RE-4 Rangely School District’s first summer challenge program, which offered advanced coursework and field study in writing, physics, chemistry, anthropology and geology.
Quill: Injured pup that showed up at 2009 Meeker Classic to compete
The roster of dogs at the Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials boasts a variety of backgrounds and circumstances. They hail from all parts of the world, descend from a long line of proven dogs or just possess an innate instinct to gather and move stock, but each dog will face[Read More…]
