RBC I The Meeker and Rangely airports received word this week that each had received $316,666 in grant funding in a matching-funds agreement with the Colorado Aeronautics Board (CAB), which awarded a total of $2.7 million to state airports.
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Caucuses in RBC …
The Republican and Democratic caucuses, held Monday evening, saw heavier-than-normal attendance. In Rangely, there was unusually high attendance at the Rangely Republican Precinct Caucuses in precincts One and Two. Attendees re-elected precinct chairs with Fletcher and Christina Buckler representing Precinct One and Andy Key and Sam Tolley representing Precinct Two.[Read More…]
BMS Wrestling…
The Barone Middle School wrestling team opened its mat season in Hayden and returned home with a second place trophy for their efforts. The young Cowboys will wrestle in Steamboat Springs on Saturday. Members of the team are: Ty Goedert (manager), Phil Arnold, Tucker Ercanbrack, Charles Curry, Colton Wille, Ryan[Read More…]
Meeker Solar Garden leases now available
RBC I White River Electric Association (WREA) is pleased to share more information about the Meeker Solar Garden with its membership.
Obituary: William Herring
William M. Herring, 90, of Longmont passed into the presence of Jesus on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, surrounded by his wife and children.
Letter to the Editor: Meeker mayor urges residents to vote
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the citizens of Meeker. It is always amazing how last week was New Year’s Day but next week is now March 1. Daylight Saving Time and the first day of spring are upon us. As these days and weeks become years, we[Read More…]
Bus…
The center of the “I Ride With James” Snowmobile and Poker Run held Sunday was the “I Ride With James” bus, which was owned by James Sizemore. Sunday’s event was held in memory of James, who was killed Feb. 20, 2011, in an avalanche on nearby Sand Peak. “Our registration[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Back of Justice Center really looks like hell
Dear Editor: In the Herald Times two weeks ago, there were several letters about the new Rio Blanco County Justice Center. Well, one of them criticized how the front entrance looked “like Hell.” I say to this, have you walked around and looked at the back of the building? Now[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Supporting Si Woodruff for commissioner
Dear Editor: As the editor of Rio Blanco Herald Times, you say you don’t want to tell the good citizens of Rio Blanco County how to vote, but you make disparaging remarks that makes it sound like you don’t think anyone should support Si Woodruff as commissioner.
Register now for baseball, softball
MEEKER I The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District will not be offering youth baseball or softball (9 years and older) this summer, but will instead be supporting Little League. All registration for Little League should be completed online via a computer, tablet or phone.
Obituary: Stephen Ross Gibbon
Stephen Ross Gibbon was born Feb. 14, 1924, and passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.
Letter to the Editor: Building aesthetics do affect Meeker negatively
Dear Editor: Please inform Mrs. Jaquez that, although it may appear rude, criticism of our public officials is a fundamental freedom of our constitutional system. And, so, I shall exercise my right.
