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Meet the state senate candidates seeking to represent Rio Blanco County
Editor’s note: What follows are two articles about the two candidates running for the state senate seat that will represent Rio Blanco County. Emily Tracy, Breckenridge (Summit County), is challenging incumbent State Senator Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs, in his bid for re-election to a second four-year term representing State[Read More…]
The world of ‘Harry Potter’ recreated at Parkview Elementary School
RANGELY | The world of Harry Potter was recreated within the walls of the Parkview Elementary School in Rangely on Friday, Oct. 21. Some of the attractions present for A Night at Hogwarts included Gringots Bank, a visit to the infirmary with Madam Pomfrey, Hagrid the Giant and Snape’s Potions Class.[Read More…]
Harry Potter is here…
RHS “Pink Out” …
News Briefs: October 27, 2016
Broadband meeting today in Meeker MEEKER | Please join Rio Blanco County and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade on Oct. 27 from 9-11 a.m. at Mountain Valley Bank. Utilization of broadband service for economic development efforts will be discussed. Please email [email protected] with any questions and[Read More…]
TANK gets Boettcher grant
RANGELY | The Boettcher Foundation Board of Trustees has awarded $840,000 in capital grants to 16 nonprofit organizations in Colorado. The grants will help support community enrichment projects throughout the state. “One of the great things about Colorado is the many organizations that aim to improve their communities right here at[Read More…]
Addressing White River water crisis
RANGELY | The water situation in Rangely’s Kenney Reservoir was the subject of a special work session before Tuesday’s town council meeting. Apparently, sediment is building up in the dam and it is feared that if a solution is not found soon, the quantity and quality of the water in[Read More…]
Building a Prosperous Rio Blanco County: Sustaining and growing existing businesses
By Katelin Cook Economic Development Coordinator Special to the Herald Times RBC | When talking about economic development it seems that attracting new business always gets the spotlight. Equally important is growing a community’s existing industries. Just like when recruiting a new business, existing businesses also need a business-friendly environment. They[Read More…]
Fire alarm at White River Village
RANGELY | The residents of the White River Village assisted living complex were surprised Tuesday, Oct. 11 by an unexpected test of a recently installed fire alarm system. Around 8 a.m., the fire alarms went off, awakening many residents. Everyone made it out of the building safely, only to discover there[Read More…]
Rangely Development Agency discusses economy
RANGELY | The Rangely Development Agency (RDA) met Oct. 13 to discuss grants and upcoming economic development in Rangely. Concerns about Rangely’s lagging business activity in the area have brought the business community and RDA members together in order to find solutions. The main purpose of this board is to help[Read More…]
Trophy elk killed, abandoned near Rangely
RANGELY | Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers ask the public for help finding the person who killed then abandoned a trophy-quality 6×6 bull elk, leaving the meat to waste. It was found in Game Management Unit 10 approximately 1.5 miles north of Mellen Hill, near Rio Blanco County Road 98,[Read More…]
