Chevron Operations Assistant Vickie Kurrasch presented a $4,000 check to Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazolla on Feb, 28. Operations Superintendent Nick Moschetti had notified Sheriff Mazzola that Chevron wanted to donate the money to help the Sheriff’s Office with serving the Rangely community. The money will go to purchase radios[Read More…]
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MHS track team ready to start season
MEEKER | Spring is just around the corner and it is Cowboy track season. Meeker has 50 athletes that include a mix of returning seniors and underclassmen. Returning Cowboy seniors are state qualifiers Andy Kracht, Tannen Kennedy and Pake Burke. “Kracht should shine this year in the jumping and sprinting[Read More…]
Internet safety for kids
RBC | “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times …” Dickens’ infamous opener has been an accurate description of our world since it was printed in 1859. Wars, recessions and natural disasters continue alongside astounding leaps in science, technology, and human imagination. The explosion of[Read More…]
SNOWPACK …
River basins in the area continue to report above average snowpack, with the White River basin at 120 percent of normal, Laramie, North Platte, and Yampa basins at 106 percent, and the Little Snake river basin at 107 percent. For the most up to date information about Colorado snowpack and[Read More…]
Breaking down the cannabis debate (part 1)
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a three-part series to examine the impact of cannabis on our health, our economy and our communities. RBC | There are few subjects that stir up stronger emotions among doctors, policy makers and the public than cannabis—aka marijuana. (Cannabis is the actual name[Read More…]
County Beat: March 14, 2019
RBC | Members of the public present for Monday’s meeting of the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners urged the board to “use every tool in the tool box” to fight back against SB19-181. “There was a power failure in Rangely yesterday [Sunday],” said Rangely resident Jimmie Dearman, 80, who[Read More…]
New community ed classes in March
MEEKER | March 16-17: Linocut Print Making—Learn to design your own print in this two day workshop. March 25: Social Media Marketing: Next Steps—Comfortable with Facebook? Let’s explore more avenues. March 29: Plein Air Painting Warmup—One day opportunity to try your hand at this art experience. Register online at cncc.edu,[Read More…]
Community Calendar: March 14, 2019
– Vernal Gun and Knife Show March 15-16 at the Uintah Conference Center, 313 East 200 South, Vernal, Utah. Admission to the public Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Buckskin Hills Shooting Complex. Call Bill[Read More…]
Warrior at Heart prayer group Thursdays
MEEKER | Thursdays from 5:45 to 7 a.m. a group of men meet regularly to talk about God. This group is part of a growing ministry known as Warrior at Heart. Warrior at Heart Ministry’s mission is: “Battling to heal and free men’s hearts through the power of Christ’s love.” Their vision:[Read More…]
Compare award letters to find best college deal
RBC | Most high school seniors headed for college will soon be receiving financial aid award letters. Seniors and their parents should read those letters carefully, KHEAA advises. The letter will usually show the total cost of attendance for one year, including tuition, fees, room, meals, books, supplies, transportation and[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Feb. 25-March 3, 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…]
Days Gone By: Mar. 7, 2019
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago – The annual meeting of the White River Stockgrowers’ association will be held in Meeker, April 17, 1894 at 2 o’clock p.m. The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – It is no wonder that Miss Anderson looks sad. Every girl in the[Read More…]
