Thank you Rio Blanco County veterans and local V.F.W. Post 5843 for leading us in showing respect and honoring our fallen with your annual tossing of a wreath into the White River and placing another at the memorial in Highland Cemetery, where fallen veteran’s graves were marked with American flags[Read More…]
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RBC commissioner candidates answer questions
Ballots for the 2012 republican primary election will be conducted by mail-ballot, which will be delivered to local mailboxes between June 4-8 and are due back Monday, June 25.
Oldtimers centennial reunion Saturday
The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association co-presidents Connie Theos and Mary Ann Wilber extend their personal invitation and warmest welcome to pioneers who will attend the 100th anniversary Centennial celebration of the Old Timer’s Reunion on Saturday, June 2, at the Freeman Fairfield Community Center. Festivities begin at 3 p.m.
Veteran’s memorial contributions
Contributions to the proposed County Veterans Memorial can be sent to: VFW POST 5843, Rio Blanco County Memorial Fund, Mountain Valley Bank, 400 Main St., Meeker, Colo., 81641
Classifieds: May 31, 2012 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
Rangely clean-up day Friday
The Town of Rangely Public Works Department will pick up debris and rubbish by appointment only and only for those 65 years of age and/or those who are disabled.
Rangely Parkview principal resigns
The Rangely school board accepted the resignation of Linda “Bennie” Bennett, principal of Parkview Elementary, at its May 15 board meeting. Bennett will pursue other opportunities.
RBC 4-H livestock teams wins contest
This past weekend the RBC judging team competed in a double header and won them both. The junior team of Madi Shults, Macy Collins, Kenzie Turner and Marryn Shults judged the classes at the fourth annual Tri River Area Judging contest at the Montrose County Fairgrounds Friday. They won the[Read More…]
Fraud alert
The Meeker Police Department would like to remind all citizens to be on the alert for people running scams either on the phone or through the mail. Two types of fraud have been reported recently in our area.
Letter to the Editor: Helping hands
Shortly after 10 p.m. Monday, May 21, we had the misfortune of a ruined tire on our truck after passing through the construction zone on Highway 13.
Rock crawling park has plenty to offer stock 4x4s
Visitors to Rangely’s rock crawling park are used to seeing custom-built four-by-fours navigate steep inclines flanked by unforgiving slick rock and sheer cliffs.
RBC to complete wildfire plan
In collaboration with the public and a broad range of stakeholders, Rio Blanco County will complete a community wildfire protection plan (CWPP) and countywide addressing project by December 2012.
