Kolbi and Kaden Franklin spent a week in Grand Island, Neb., competing at the Junior National Hereford Expo. There were close to 2,000 entries also competing. Kolbi showed two heifers that stood fifth in highly competitive classes, was selected as the voting delegate for the state of Colorado and was[Read More…]
County
Submit your best to the RBC Fair
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…]
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…]
