County
Community Calendar: Dec. 24-30
• Science Friday with Doc Bob. Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. • Please join Court Appointed Special Advocates in making a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children in our communities. CASA volunteers work with other stakeholders in the Dependency and[Read More…]
Early-season snowfall short; El Niño snows still coming
RBC I On April 1 this year, a snow survey in California’s Sierra Nevadas near Echo Peak had to be conducted on bare grass, an unprecedented April Fool’s joke from Mother Nature. Fast forward to December, and the same area has had modest improvement—now at 53 percent of normal—but go[Read More…]
Lottery season opens for those waiting to obtain river permits
RBC I The open lottery season for noncommercial high-use season river permits runs from Dec. 1, 2015 to Jan. 31. All lottery applications must be submitted by 10 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on Jan. 31. The lottery allows boaters to compete for the 300 permits that are available for the[Read More…]
RBC Warranty Deeds: March 2015
SELLER: ORAN AND AMY RUNDBERG BUYER: WALTER N PROCTOR LIVING TRUST DESCRIPTION: TOWN OF MEEKER 16 93 1109 MAIN STREET MEEKER TRANSACTION PRICE: $149,900.00 SELLER: ALVIN E STEWART AND DONNA M STEWART REVOCABLE TRUST BUYER: KRIS STRIEGEL DESCRIPTION: HILLTOP SUBDIVISION 103745 5, 6 G 401 SOUTH WHITE AVENUE RANGELY[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County jobless rate up slightly
RBC I The same number of Rio Blanco County residents were receiving unemployment in October as there were in September of this year, but because the available workforce was down slightly, the Rio Blanco County jobless rate rose from 4.5 percent in September to 4.6 percent in October.
Stocking stuffers for outdoorsmen and DIY-ers
RBC I While checking those big ticket items off your holiday shopping list can be stressful, don’t let stocking stuffers bog you down. Simple gifts that show you care about your recipient and their hobbies work great. For those who love the garage and the great outdoors, here are a[Read More…]
Teach kids to care for others over the holidays
RBC I Knowing when to talk to your children about serious problems they may face sooner rather than later can be difficult for parents. While burdening a child with a complex issue at too early of an age may frighten or confuse them, it’s important to ensure they’re prepared for[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Dec. 17-23, 2015
• Food Bank Mobile Pantry will be in Meeker on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Meeker Fairgrounds.
Meeker and Rangely gather 400 boxes for Operation Christmas Child
RANGELY I Over the last six years, a group of churches in Rangely along with a few caring individuals have worked to provide needed hygiene and school supplies and a toy or two to children in impoverished nations around the world by participation in Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. Stephanie[Read More…]
National Park Ranger Academy names grads
RANGELY I The Colorado Northwestern Community College’s National Park Ranger Academy held its fall graduation ceremony on Nov. 13.
115-year-old bird count near Walden on Dec. 18
RBC I A 115-year-old bird-counting tradition continues at State Forest State Park near Walden, Colo., on Dec. 18 at 8 a.m.
