RANGELY | Registration for the fourth annual Northwest Colorado Cultural Heritage Program Summit sponsored by the Colorado Tourism Office is now available online. The summit will be held April 25-27 and includes trips to Canyon Pintado, The Tank, Dinosaur National Monument, an opportunity to try rock crawling or a ride[Read More…]
County
Clarification on SROs
RBC | Following the recent school shootings, discussions about how to best protect students in Rio Blanco schools have occurred in a variety of public meetings. The idea of instituting a School Resource Officer (SRO) in each district is currently being vetted by key players including the school districts, sheriff’s office,[Read More…]
Letter: Dorsett says thanks
Dear Editor: I would like to express thanks to the people who cast their votes for me in the recent election and congratulations to the elected members of the town council. The election raised a number of important issues, and I trust the council will consider them carefully. Bob Dorsett,[Read More…]
Rangely Pick-Up Days April 24-26
RANGELY | For seniors 65 years of age or disabled individuals, The Town of Rangely public works department will pick up debris and rubbish by appointment only. Qualified persons must make an appointment by April 24. Please sign your Rio Blanco County landfill coupon and give it to the public[Read More…]
Green River water diversion proposal draws protests
RBC | Earlier this month the Colorado River District released a statement protesting the application for water rights filed by Water Horse Resources LLC, owned by Aaron Million. The application for Utah water rights requests 55,000 acre feet of water from the Green River with two pump stations located five miles[Read More…]
Register for community ed classes now
Meeker | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting in April and May are open for registration, and due one week prior to class starts. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new! Social Media Marketing: Next Steps – Cottage Food Training – May 9 – Learn the specifics[Read More…]
Commissioners amend agreements
RBC | On Monday the Rio Blanco County Commissioners approved discounted pricing exceptions with Cimmaron Telecommunications. The discounts are to provide free internet access for White River Village, The Pines, events in front of the courthouse and fairgrounds. They amended their agreement with the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts[Read More…]
“911: What is your emergency?” County switches to new 911 information system
RBC | What’s your emergency? In the event of an emergency, how much personal information would you reveal to first responders? Behind banks of computer screens, 24 hours a day, dispatch operators are on standby for every conceivable emergency call. No one wants to call 911, but when there’s a[Read More…]
Help CNCC’s flight team go to nationals
RANGELY | Show off your skills and help CNCC’s NIFA flight team get to nationals. We are calling all cooks to enter their best rib and/or chili recipe in a winner-take-all contest April 21 at Cedar Ridges Golf Course from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. No entry fee is required,[Read More…]
Cedar Ridges golf tournament April 21
RANGELY | The annual Cedar Ridges golf tournament will support the CNCC NIFA team’s trip to national competition. Entry fees are $200 a team or $50 for individuals. For details contact Kris Kauber: [email protected]. Photo by Freddie Collins on Unsplash
Egg recall
RBC | More than 200 million eggs have been recalled after 22 reports of illnesses linked to salmonella poisoning. The eggs were distributed to stores and restaurants in Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The FDA is advising consumers not to[Read More…]
Consumers urged to throw away store-bought chopped romaine lettuce to avoid risk of E. coli
According to the Centers for Disease Control, an outbreak of E. coli infections in multiple states is linked to chopped romaine lettuce. As of April 19, 53 people in 16 states have fallen in. Nine hospitalizations have been reported. No Colorado cases have been reported. Advice to Consumers: Consumers anywhere[Read More…]
