Dear Editor: I was very touched by the article contributed by Jennifer Hill in last week’s paper regarding the Rangely Food Bank. I’ve sent my donation for the food bank to Christine Brasfield today. I would encourage everyone to read the article to understand their current situation and donate whatever[Read More…]
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Colorado State Parks offering free admission on Black Friday
RBC | Make the pledge to enjoy some fresh air this Black Friday. Enjoy free admission to Colorado’s state parks on Nov. 25. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office are teaming up to offer access to all 42 Colorado state parks[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 24, 2016
– Thanksgiving modified hours at the Meeker Recreation Center. The center is closed Nov. 24-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. – A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m on Dec. 6 at the Meeker Public Library at 490 Main[Read More…]
Christmasfest plans underway
RANGELY | The Western Rio Blanco Recreation & Park District is making preparations for the annual Christmasfest celebration, scheduled for Dec. 8-10 this year. The theme for this year’s Christmasfest is Elf on the Shelf. They are seeking help with the planning committee, volunteers and donations. Please contact Kirstin Cushman,[Read More…]
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Festival of Lights set for Nov. 30
MEEKER | Start planning now to enter your float in Meeker’s annual Parade of Lights on Wed., Nov. 30 in downtown Meeker. The Festival of Lights will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the courthouse tree lighting ceremony, decorated wreath display and the parade. Showcase your business, organization or lighting display.[Read More…]
RBC DAYS GONE BY
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – L.C. Horal, representing the Underwood typewriter, was at the Meeker Hotel, Tuesday. – Don’t forget the county fair proposition. It’s a good move. Keep it moving. – Resignation is the only possible philosophy of life after all. – The ice harvest will[Read More…]
Resale shop in Meeker providing valuable service to community; needs volunteers
MEEKER | If you’re looking for something—shoes for a rapidly growing child, the right color blouse to go with a new outfit or just some different home décor to refresh a room—but you’re on a budget check out Meeker’s latest resale shop: Deja Vu. “I got tired of driving around[Read More…]
Commissioners respond to questions about senior nutrition program
RBC | A public workshop Monday prior to the regular county commissioners’ meeting to address proposed changes in the preparation of senior meals at Chuckwagon attracted several dozen senior citizens concerned about their nutrition program Monday. “After the millions of dollars you’ve spent on this building (the county Justice Center),[Read More…]
CNCC computer classes available
MEEKER | Need help improving skills with Microsoft Excel and/or PowerPoint? Excel classes will be held in November and PowerPoint follows in December. For further information call 878-5227 or stop by the office at 345 Sixth St. next to the post office.
Dinosaur approves sales of medical, recreational marijuana
DINOSAUR | The tide appears to have turned for the Town of Dinosaur in regard to marijuana. After voting down a bid to allow the sale of recreational and medical marijuana within town limits in 2013 by a 56 percent margin, voters this year approved three measures related to the[Read More…]
WEEKLY CALL REVIEW ~ Nov. 7-13, 2016
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to the names or addresses on any incident. This last week the dispatch[Read More…]
