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…]
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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…]
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…]
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…]
