MEEKER | The public is welcome to attend the quarterly membership meeting of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society this Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Old West Heritage Culture Center at 517 Park in Meeker. You do not have to be a member of the historical society[Read More…]
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Weekly Call Review: Oct. 7-13, 2019
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
CNCC’s Walter the Dino in Meeker
MEEKER | Meet “Walter the Dinosaur” from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18. Join us at the CNCC Meeker Center for a free evening of dinosaurs. Ever watched the movie, “Land Before Time”? Well, Ducky’s buddy was found right in our own backyard. Here is your chance to meet the team[Read More…]
ELECTION 2019: Breaking down this year’s RBC ballot
RBC | Mail ballots went out to registered voters this week in advance of the Nov. 5 election. The “blue book” with arguments for and against state ballot issues Proposition CC and Proposition DD went out earlier this month. Local issues, one for Meeker residents and two for Rangely residents,[Read More…]
Community Calendar: October 17, 2019
– 4-H Open House: Meeker: October 17, 2019, 6 to 8 p.m., 4H Building. Rangely: October 30, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Rangely Town Hall – Group Fitness–Session 3 Early Bird Oct. 18 at the Meeker Recreation Center. Register for early bird prices for Session 3 group fitness classes! More information[Read More…]
Former CNCC employee MacKenzie arrested on felony sex-related charges involving a child
RBC | According to an article released by the Craig Press late Tuesday, Oct. 14, Craig city councilman Brian MacKenzie was arrested Oct. 11 near Denver on felony sex-related charges involving a child. According to the Craig Press article, MacKenzie bonded out on Oct. 13. MacKenzie was formerly employed by[Read More…]
Tank concert for all ages
RANGELY | The concert finale for the 2019 season of the Tank will be Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 6:30-8:15 p.m. at Rangely High School auditorium. Musicians from Texas, Leadville and the Front Range will play Classic Rock, Americana, Bluegrass and Blues, opening up for multi-instrumentalist/ composer/entertainer Thomas Helton. Bill Aspinwall[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: What to do if you’re in a crash
RBC | At one time or another most of us have found ourselves in a bad situation that we have never experienced before; so what do you do in those situations? Keeping calm and safe is the best advice I have for you. So, if you ever experience a crash[Read More…]
County Beat: October 10, 2019
RBC | Ninth Judicial District Attorney Jeff Cheney made his annual visit to the Rio Blanco County Commissioners meeting to discuss the budget for his office in the coming year. “This year we have presented a budget of about $3.5 million to the three counties (Garfield, Rio Blanco and Pitkin),”[Read More…]
A little flower is getting a whole lot of attention
RBC | It’s not hemp or marijuana; it’s a little-known flowering plant—technically, two species from the same plant family—native to eastern Utah and far western Rio Blanco County. Graham’s beardtongue (Penstemon grahamii) and White River beardtongue (Penstemon scariosus var. albifluvis) are flowering perennials that grow wild in soil where oil[Read More…]
River district earns award
RBC | The Colorado River District has been named the 2019 J. Evan Goulding District of the Year by the Special District Association of Colorado. The J. Evan Goulding District of the Year Award was established by the Special District Association of Colorado (SDA) to single out a district[Read More…]
4-H open houses this month
RBC | Learn more about all 4-H has to offer at open houses in Meeker and Rangely this month. The open house in Meeker will be October 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the 4H Building and in Rangely October 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Rangely Town[Read More…]
