RBC I Colorado State Sen. Kerry Donovan of Wolcott will be the special guest at the meeting of the Rio Blanco County Democrats meeting Sunday in Meeker. The Democrats will meet at 1 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner, Sixth and Market streets, in Meeker. Donovan is expected to talk about rural[Read More…]
County
Community Calendar: Oct. 22-28
• Last day for the Scholastic book fair is today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Meeker Elementary School. Everyone is welcome, and there are books for all ages. Visit www.scholastic.com /fair to check out the books that are available. If you have questions call Kay Bivens at 970-878-9050.[Read More…]
Warranty Deeds: February 2015
SELLER: RICHARD AND SALLY MALCHOW BUYER: ROBERT AND EBEADEAN JOHNSON
Caretakers, health providers play important role for safety of elderly drivers
RBC I Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus along with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety have released a report examining how health care providers play a key role in often-difficult conversations about driving safety and driving retirement with older adults.
Hill seeks re-election as commissioner
Dear Editor: This letter is to inform the voters of Rio Blanco County of my intention to seek re-election.
Elections: Participate in the entire process
RBC I There are so many reasons why it is easy to develop a sense of apathy when it comes to elections. The intense campaigns and their ceaseless nature can wear on even the most devout political followers.
Broadband construction well underway in county
RBC I As the orange fiber optic lines of broadband service begin rolling out across the county many home and business owners in Meeker and Rangely are full of excitement and questions about the project.
Good outlook for waterfowl hunt
RBC I Summer is coming to an end and again it is time to get ready for waterfowl hunting in Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s avian research section leader Jim Gammonley offers a brief forecast to help hunters determine if it will be a good season.
Pack it in? Pack it back out, too
RBC I Westerners take great pride in their independent and self-sufficient nature, but that spirit is not always evident in the backcountry when people leave their trash for “someone else” to remove. Earlier this month, a Colorado man was sentenced to federal prison as punishment for massive littering, including leaving[Read More…]
Challenge…
Hopes are high in the Western states for a super El Niño
RBC I El Niño is upon us, and it’s shaping up to be a big one—so big that scientists have amused themselves coming up with new terms for the coming weather phenomenon.
Eight chosen for Colorado Opportunity scholarships
RANGELY I This year, eight new students were awarded the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) scholarship to attend Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC). The students will be on the Craig and Rangely campuses exploring a variety of degrees including arts and sciences, cosmetology, pre-nursing, and pre-dental hygiene.
