MEEKER | Sign up online for the backcountry snowmobile and snowbike race off County Road 8 near Buford on Saturday, Feb. 2 at mssrxc.com, or register Friday, Feb. 1 at the Blue Spruce Inn from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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RBC dispatch year-in-review
RBC | The dispatch center processed 25,008 phone calls this last year, answering 1,342 911 calls, answered 3,125 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 6,231 outgoing phone calls. A total of 7,151 calls for service were created: 3,879 for the Sheriff’s Office, 3,233 for MPD, 414 calls for[Read More…]
Non-denominational Bible study Jan. 30
RANGELY | Have you ever wondered if the Bible might possibly be true? If it’s even a possibility, don’t you owe it to yourself to at least check it out? On Wednesday, Jan. 30 at EZ Auto in Rangely we will explore some of the objections commonly given for why[Read More…]
SOUND OF THE WEST …
Members of the Rosendahl family provided live entertainment for the Rio Blanco County Historical Society during the annual membership meeting Sunday, Jan. 20. Kasey Rosendahl sang “Amarillo by Morning,” his brother Rowdy performed a guitar medley, and Rowdy and mom Tiffany played a duet for the crowd. Download the free[Read More…]
Scholarships now available for western Colo. students
RBC | The Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) is accepting applications for a wide variety of scholarships available to students residing in western Colorado. A total of 36 different scholarship funds managed by WCCF are available to students through one online application at www.wc-cf.org. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000-plus[Read More…]
Feb. SNAP benefits coming early; make them last
RBC | Due to the continuing partial federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Colorado have released February SNAP benefits early to most recipients. The Department urges clients who received an additional SNAP payment on their EBT cards from Jan.16-20 to keep in mind that it[Read More…]
New community ed classes this Feb.
RBC | Spring 2019 classes are off to a great start with more choices beginning in February. Feb. 4—smart phone workshop for anyone struggling with your device. Feb. 5—Microsoft Word is a review of basic skills and more complex functions on your computer. Feb. 7—digital photography will teach you to[Read More…]
Commissioners hire former Archuleta County Attorney
RBC | One week after terminating their contract with former County Attorney Kent Borchard, RBC Commissioners approved a contract agreement with attorney Todd Starr, who resigned as Archuleta County Attorney last summer. Discussion about the county attorney’s position and how to fill it was part of a work session prior to[Read More…]
Cribbage tournament this Sunday
MEEKER | Spend a fun, relaxing afternoon playing cribbage at the Meeker VFW on Sunday, Jan. 27 from 1-6 p.m. during ERBM Recreation and Park District’s annual Cribbage Tournament. Bring your own board. Register day of; $20/participant; cash only. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the top three[Read More…]
Health department offers free radon test kits during National Radon Action Month
RBC | The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is offering free radon test kits this month in an effort to protect Coloradans from a leading cause of lung cancer. Approximately half of Colorado homes have radon gas levels that exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s action level. In[Read More…]
Locals feel impact as government shutdown drags on
By NIKI TURNER [email protected] RBC I Despite Rio Blanco County’s distance from Washington, D.C., the partial government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—affects local residents on many levels. Federal employees in various departments will miss their second paycheck this week as the longest government shutdown in history stretches into its second[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Jan. 24, 2019
– Cribbage Tournament Jan. 27, 1 to 6 p.m. at the Meeker VFW. Bring your own board and 20 for entry. Percentage of tourney proceeds will go to the top three winners and the remainder will be donated to the VFW. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878- 3403. – Escape[Read More…]
