Rangely Elks lodge hosted the first annual Brewfest on June 15, complete with a dance-off (above). Members of the lodge would like to thank Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Parks and Rec for the use of their facility and all the employees’ hard work, The Town of Rangely, Jeff Rector and[Read More…]
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Community notification meeting regarding a sexually violent predator in the Rangely area
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a community notification meeting in Rangely on July 2, 2019 at 6 p.m. at 402 W. Main Street; the Rangely School District Administration Building in the BOCES gym. Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 16-13-901 through 16-13-905, the meeting is[Read More…]
Former Meekerite’s novel headed to the big screen
MEEKER | Every novelist dreams of hearing those coveted words about their book—“Soon to be a Major Motion Picture”—and that is exactly what has happened to former Meekerite, Stephen S. Janes (who goes by his middle name, Shannon). His first novel, “The Prayer Wheel Odyssey” (Outskirts Press, 2012), has been[Read More…]
Sleepy Cat legacy lives on with new shop
MEEKER | The Sleepy Cat Yogi Shop is not what you might expect. Owner Adrienne Wix was compelled to open her shop, being motivated by her own personal trials in life. In an interview, Wix made it clear that she is a natural born problem solver. Challenges with her own[Read More…]
2018 CNCC alum Grant Sanderson receives Ernest F. Hollings undergraduate scholarship
RANGELY | On May 28, 2019, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced this year’s Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholars. Grant Sanderson, 2018 graduate of Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC), stands among those chosen few. Sanderson transferred to the University of Hawaii at Hilo after completing CNCC’s plan of study[Read More…]
School is out. Is it okay for my kid to stay home alone?
RBC | Child care is an issue in the state of Colorado. It’s stressful to find quality child care and when you can find it, it is expensive. It is no wonder that many parents look forward to the day when you don’t have to pay for childcare. But, how do you[Read More…]
County Beat: June 21, 2019
RBC | Some Meeker businesses have reportedly complained to Commissioner Gary Moyer about slow broadband speeds. During a workshop Tuesday in Rangely with the commissioners, Rio Blanco County Communications Director Cody Crooks said he would look into it immediately and complete speed tests for those businesses. Progress on secondary broadband[Read More…]
GOCO awards $20,000 grant to manage river algae
RBC | The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board has awarded a $20,000 grant to Area 6 of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to document and manage the negative effects of excessive green algae (Cladophora) growth in the White River Basin. The grant was part of GOCO’s CPW Director’s Innovation Fund[Read More…]
Protecting yourself on the internet: WiFi security
RBC | First things first… What does WiFi stand for? Well, no one really knows for sure. It does NOT stand for “Wireless Fidelity” as was reported in a news release back in the fall of 1997. Technically speaking, the term “WiFi” or “Wi-Fi” is a trademarked nickname for the[Read More…]
Canyon Pintado Hill Climb …
For the second annual Canyon Pintado Hill Climb in Rangely, about 60 cars came in for the races. “There was a great turnout this weekend,” said Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce Director Konnie Billgren, adding, “The town was buzzing!” Visitors stayed in town and camped on BLM land. “As a[Read More…]
Meekerpalooza, Park to Art race, farmer’s market Saturday despite inclement weather
UPDATE: Tomorrow’s Meekerpalooza and Farmer’s Market are still on despite the rain and low temps, according to a Facebook post (see below). The Park to Art Race is also a go for all lengths per ERBM Recreation and Park District as of 5 p.m. Friday. MEEKER | Festivals are a quintessential[Read More…]
Flood advisory issued for Rio Blanco County
RBC | The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory and hazardous weather statement due to recent rainfall and snowmelt for west central Rio Blanco County. Nearly an inch of rain has fallen in the past 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service. Please use caution in areas[Read More…]
