MEEKER I Located immediately west of Meeker, Ute Park is the July 7 concert site. Gates will open at 5 p.m., with Cody Canada and the Departed taking the stage at 7 p.m. Vendor booths will be open at 5 p.m., providing food, wares and entertainment. Hot air balloon rides,[Read More…]
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Milk Creek Battle site tours…
Tours of the Milk Creek Battle site on Rio Blanco County Road 15 (also known as the Thornburg or Yellow Jacket Road) will begin Saturday, July 7, at 10 a.m.
Lifelong home for Jim Steele
RANGELY I Few people can claim they still live in the same place they were born, particularly after 78 years. Jim Steele lives on Foundation Creek, up Douglas Creek, where his parents homesteaded 90 years ago.
Cross-country cycling tours make stops in RBC
RBC I Rio Blanco County became a stopping point last week for the Road to Discovery ride and the Sea to Shining Sea tour, two cross-country cycling events. While the causes were different and the participants were headed for opposite coasts, both rides symbolized hope — whether for a cure,[Read More…]
Collins’: partners in host of areas
MEEKER I Dual commitments to ranching and public service are a way of life for Meeker’s Joe Collins.
Chevron donates $100,000 for new fire trucks
RANGELY I A formal ceremony last Thursday marked a $100,000 donation by the Chevron Corporation toward the purchase of two new Rangely Rural Fire Protection District (RRFPD) fire trucks.
Rio Blanco Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago n The class of 1912, with seven members, was the largest in the history of the school, and all acquitted themselves very creditably, and “considering their preparation” until the last two months there not being any regular rhetorical work in the school, did[Read More…]
A picture of service
RANGELY I Educators make such a significant impact on a community, their influence extending far beyond the classroom. Small, rural communities are fortunate when one exceptional teacher moves in and intends to remain for the duration of their career. The benefits are simply immeasurable when that person is married to[Read More…]
An RBC tribute to Bill Hume
RANGELY I As the owner of Nichols Store, this year’s county fair board honoree, Bill Hume, has been helping 4-H and FFA Youth successfully complete livestock projects for more than 38 years. Bill, the son of Bea Hume and the late Raymond “Junior” Hume grew up in the business of[Read More…]
Meeker, Rangely, RBC are OHV-friendly
MEEKER I “Whereas, a committee formed in Rio Blanco County to promote economic development and increase tourism by providing for the operation of off-highway vehicles in Rio Blanco County and Northwest Colorado, made a presentation to the Town Board of Trustees (Town Board) proposing the Town consider the adoption of[Read More…]
A heart for the mountains, inside and out
MEEKER I The recent Memorial Day wreath presentation at Highland Cemetery was beautiful. From the perfectly groomed grounds to the remarkable people involved, it is a special event every year.
From Marathons to Mountains: The Ward Family does it all
When it comes to outdoor recreation, the Ward family does things all the way or not at all.
