RBC | The Yampa Valley Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for 2018 scholarships. YVCF administers the Kenny Corriveau Trade Scholarship that is awarded to applicants in Routt, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties for the purpose of advancing education in the trades. This scholarship is available to individuals ages 17-25[Read More…]
County
Wildlife worries dominate discussion at Woolgrowers
RBC | The potential introduction of wolves into Colorado dominated discussion for a second year at the Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers annual meeting. While the sale price for wool is up 16 percent, and grazing fees are down, there wasn’t much more in the way of positive news shared at[Read More…]
BIRTH …
Joshua and Lindsey Allred of Rangely are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Noelle Beth Allred, at 8 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2019, in Craig, Colo., at Memorial Regional Health. Noelle weighed 6 pounds and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Don and Phyllis Myers of Hamilton[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…]
Veterans resource open house Mar. 8 in GJ
RBC | The Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs-West will host an open house at the new Western Region One Source in Grand Junction, March 8, from 4-8 p.m., offering guided tours every half hour. A state-owned, former Colorado National Guard armory in Grand Junction is the new home of the[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Mar. 7, 2019
– Crafts class for middle school through high school teens. Every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. March’s class will be jewelry. Space is limited to 10 participants. Call 878-5911 or drop by to sign up. – Vernal Gun and Knife Show March 15-16 at the Uintah[Read More…]
Racquetball tournament Mar. 8-10
RANGELY | Join us for the 26th annual Rangely Racquetball Tournament at the Rangely Rec Center. If you are looking for a little competition or just to have some fun this is the tournament for you. March 8-10 we will be gathering on the courts for three amazing days filled[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Feb. 28, 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: Feb. 28, 2019
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago – Harry Niblock, who is one of our most enterprising carpenters and builders, is having a good run of business in his line these days, with the prospect of lots of building during the coming summer. The Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago[Read More…]
YVCF accepting scholarship applications
RBC | The Yampa Valley Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for 2018 scholarships. YVCF administers the Kenny Corriveau Trade Scholarship that is awarded to applicants in Routt, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties for the purpose of advancing education in the trades. This scholarship is available to individuals ages 17-25[Read More…]
County Beat: Feb. 28, 2019
RBC | “The whole project has been an excellent learning lesson for my entire department, said Rio Blanco County project coordinator Eric Jacquez of the Fairfield Center Remodel Project Monday, explaining to the Board of County Commissioners why they’re still wrapping up payments for the project. “We were writing our policies[Read More…]
Racquetball tournament Mar. 8-10
RANGELY | Join us for the 26th annual Rangely Racquetball Tournament at the Rangely Rec Center. If you are looking for a little competition or just to have some fun this is the tournament for you. March 8-10 we will be gathering on the courts for three amazing days filled[Read More…]
