News Notes

NEWS BRIEFS: June 24, 2021

Piceance Mustangs barbecue June 26 MEEKER | Piceance Mustangs will be hosting its annual barbecue on June 26 at the Yellow Creek Corrals in the Piceance Basin. Start time will be 10 a.m. Piceance Mustangs will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages. Please bring a side dish to share. We[Read More…]

NEWS BRIEFS: June 3, 2021

RDH foundation yard sale fundraiser RANGELY | In support of the senior-living park—North Park—an outdoor recreational park for seniors, the Rangely Hospital Foundation Board will host a “community yard sale” on Saturday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 511 South White Ave. All proceeds will be applied[Read More…]

NEWS BRIEFS: May 27, 2021

Bluebell Boutique grand opening Friday MEEKER | Visit 610 Main St. in Meeker Friday, May 28 for the grand opening of Bluebell Boutique, owned by Jenna Holt. There will be light refreshments available and a ribbon cutting in the afternoon. RDH foundation yard sale fundraiser RANGELY | In support of[Read More…]

News Briefs: May 20, 2021

White River clean-up day May 22 MEEKER | Join us Saturday, May 22 at the bottom of the Lake Avery dam for a morning of White River clean-up starting at 8:30 a.m. We will pick up trash there before stopping at several public river access sites on the way down[Read More…]

NEWS BRIEFS: May 6, 2021

Oldtimers Association meeting May 8 RBC | There will be an Old Timers Association meeting on May 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center at 525 Park St.  The meeting is an open invitation to anyone with an interest in the future plans and activities of the Rio[Read More…]

Recall hearing Thursday, May 6 at 3 p.m.

RBC | The recall petition protest hearing for Commissioner Gary Moyer will be held Thursday, May 6, at 3 p.m. in the third floor hearing room at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse. There is no call-in option, but the meeting will be live streamed to YouTube at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OwitX_Ju8MM. Or visit[Read More…]

NEWS BRIEFS: April 29, 2021

WREA Solar lease renewals due today MEEKER | May is upon us and it is time to make sure your solar lease renewal forms have been returned to WREA. Signed solar lease renewals are due by April 29. The renewal fee will be automatically applied to your May power bill.[Read More…]

NEWS BRIEFS: April 15, 2021

Historical society quarterly meeting MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society quarterly meeting is set for April 18 at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center. Bring your own lunch. VA resource tour April 21 RANGELY | The VA Western Colorado Health Care System invites all veterans to a[Read More…]

News Briefs: April 8, 2021

Broadband maintenance Apr. 7-9 RBC | Rio Blanco County broadband internet access may be affected by ongoing maintenance. The county will be moving a core switch and testing communications to service provider routers. Maintenance windows are scheduled for 11:59 p.m. April 7 through 6 a.m. April 8 and 11:59 p.m.[Read More…]

News Briefs: March 25, 2021

WRCD planning advisory meeting Mar. 25 MEEKER | The White River Conservation District’s Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will be meeting on Thursday, March 25 at 6 p.m. in Meeker at the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District Building (240 7th St.). A virtual link will be provided upon request. Please email[Read More…]