RANGELY | The Moosehead Lodge in Rangely is under new ownership. There will be a ribbon cutting on May 1 from 1-3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. 856 E. Main St., Rangely, Colo. 970-629-0561 for more information.
County
Hickenlooper signs bill introduced on behalf of the Colo. OHV Coalition
RBC I A bill introduced at the behest of the Colorado Off Highway Vehicle Coalition was signed into law April 6, by Gov. John Hickenlooper. Sponsored by Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg (R-Sterling), Rep. Lois Landgraf (R-Colorado Springs) and Rep. Jeni Arndt (D-Fort Collins), SB17-100 amends the Colorado Recreational Trails System Act[Read More…]
Lawsuit targets controversial plan to kill carnivores in Colorado
RBC I Conservationists are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services over its carnivore-killing program in Colorado. Included in the larger program are plans to kill up to 120 mountain lions and black bears in Colorado in an attempt to reduce predation on the state’s mule deer population.
RBC Weekly Call Review
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…]
Guest Column: Joyce Rankin
RBC I It’s spring and with it comes the time for testing. For many this is a dreaded time of year, but for all a time to take sample online practice tests and put on the thinking cap. I remember when I was in school and nervous about taking tests,[Read More…]
Rangely Jr./Sr. high band concert May 9
RANGELY | The date of Rangely High School’s spring concert has been moved to Tuesday, May 9, at 7 p.m. We are still looking for community members who would like to play with us. The two pieces we will perform together are “Into the Clouds” and “Kool-Aid.” If you are[Read More…]
Stan Hilkey to be keynote speaker at MHS Honor Society induction
MEEKER I Maggie Phelan, Meeker High School National Honor Society president, has announced that Meeker native Stan Hilkey, executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, will be the keynote speaker at their annual induction ceremony Monday.
Kiss The Pig for scholarships April 29
MEEKER | Come help the VFW and Auxiliary raise $2,000 for their scholarship program and see your favorite principal kiss a pig! Saturday, April 29 at Samuelson’s True Value. Dinner from 4-6 p.m., $8 for adults and $6 for kids. Sponsored by Samuelson’s True Value and Mountain Valley Bank.
Community Calendar
CNCC April/May classes
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes are winding down but there is still time to take advantage of late offerings: April 27, May 4 – Mexican Cooking with Chef Karla, May 11 – summer main dish ideas for entertaining, May 17 – cottage food safety training for operating a[Read More…]
Club 20 pushes highway funding measure during spring conference
RBC I Club 20, the presumptive “Voice of the Western Slope,” held its spring conference in Grand Junction April 7-8. Representing 22 counties and numerous towns as well as individual and business members, Club 20 was founded in 1953.
Networking meeting April 25
RANGELY | The next Community Networking Group meeting will be on Tuesday, April 25 in the Weiss Conference Room from 12-1:30 p.m. Nick Goshe, CEO of Rangely District Hospital; John Payne, RDH board chair; and Bernie Rice, RDH staff; will be speaking about the Rangely District Hospital and its struggles[Read More…]