RBC | Everyone is welcome to exhibit their projects in the open division of the Rio Blanco County Fair. Departments include: horticulture and field crops, flowers, foods, needlework and sewing, hobbies and crafts, art and photography. For specific information regarding classes and divisions consult your 2018 Rio Blanco Fair Book[Read More…]
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AGNC developing economic regional strategy
RBC | Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) is continuing its public engagement phase in the development of a Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and will host a regional meeting on July 25, 2018, at the Colorado Mountain College Rifle Campus, 3695 Airport Rd., Rifle, Colo., beginning at 10 a.m. [Read More…]
RPD Ridge Bridge training July 26
UPDATE: Due to a conflicting event, this training has been rescheduled for Aug. 31, 2018. RANGELY | The next Ridge Bridge Training will held July 26 from 10-11:30 a.m. The training will be held at the Rangely Police Department. The community is welcome to attend the training. You can register[Read More…]
Ribbon cuttings coming up
RBC | A ribbon cutting is planned for Red Rooster Sandwich Shop in Meeker Monday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. Western Slope In-Home Care’s Rangely office will have a ribbon cutting at the Rangely Chamber of Commerce office on July 24 at 1:30 p.m.
CWD advisory group meeting in Rifle July 25
– WHAT: Chronic Wasting Disease Advisory Committee – WHEN: July 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – WHERE: Colorado Mountain College, 3695 Airport Road, Rifle By REED KELLEY [email protected] RBC | We reported last week on Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s increasing concern about the prevalence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in[Read More…]
UPDATED: Indian Valley Fire 6,310 acres, 80 percent contained
INDIAN VALLEY FIRE Location: 16 miles NW of Meeker in Rio Blanco County and Moffat County Size: 6,310 acres Cause: Lightning Containment: 80% Structures Threatened: not reported Management: approximately 294 Current numbers as of 10 a.m. Sunday LOCATION, SIZE & CAUSE RBC | Another blaze sprang up in Rio Blanco County Friday, July 20.[Read More…]
Voluntary Fishing Restrictions
Fishermen on the White River are asked to refrain from fishing between 2 p.m. and midnight effective immediately due to low flows and high water temperatures. Contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife for additional information at 970-878-6090 or visit http://cpw.state.co.us/
Family Time at The TANK Saturdays
RANGELY | The TANK Center for Sonic Arts is instituting Family Time at the TANK on Saturdays from 3-5 p.m. During these hours we will offer one family at a time their own half hour visit in the TANK, to sing, make music or just experiment with the TANK’s mighty[Read More…]
Range Call Royalty Tryouts July 21
MEEKER | Tryouts for the 2018-2019 royalty court for Range Call will be held July 21 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds in Meeker. Interested cowgirls must be 9-18 years old, reside in Rio Blanco County, and be able to provide their own horse for events. Candidates will be judged[Read More…]
White River Algae TAG meeting today
MEEKER | The White River Algae Technical Advisory Group (TAG) will be meeting this Thursday, July 19 at 2 p.m. in the sheriff’s training room in the Justice Center (not the courthouse) at 355 Fourth St. in Meeker. USGS and the Conservation Districts will provide an update on their activities.[Read More…]
Community Calendar: July 19, 2018
– Weekly Wanderers Fridays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. All ages are invited to Town Park during the month of July to get moving and take a walk in the park under the direction of an ERBM staff member. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403. – The Meeker Library Book[Read More…]
ROAR Rider Registration is open
RANGELY | Rangely OHV Adventure Rally registration is open online through Aug. 6, after that you may register at the event. Register early: Each rider 10 years and older is $70, children under 10 are free. After July 31, each rider 10 years and older is $75, and T-shirt order[Read More…]
