RBC | This year’s event was one of the best and busiest: with full grandstands for the rodeos, a record-breaking number of sign-ups for the Run for Your Life 5K race, a successful 40 entries in the parade, a huge turnout at the OHV Poker Run, and early count estimates[Read More…]
County
RIO HAPPENINGS: June 30-JULY 6, 2024
ARRESTS A 45 year-old male was arrested on 7/2/2024 for DUI, Vehicular Eluding, Reckless Endangerment, Reckless Driving, Obstructing Government Operations, Open Alcoholic Beverage Container and Open Marijuana Container. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 6/30/2024 @ 2:14 pm. A backcountry rescue on County Road 53 was initiated due to a[Read More…]
RBC Meat Judging Team travels to Texas Tech
RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4-H Meat Judging Team had a tremendous trip to the meats judging camps and contests held at Texas Tech University Animal Sciences during the third week of June. Johnny Rust, Ethan Summers and Blake Smith attended. Team members were among Texas State FFA Meat[Read More…]
Results from energy survey
RBC | The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) is proud to release the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative Survey Report 1 at the JOLT (Joint Organizations Leading Transition) Conference on Energy, June 27, 2024, in Montrose, Colorado. “The focus of NCEI has been to facilitate fact-based discussions around the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 11th, 2024
Summer Reading Program now for kids and adults! MEEKER | The Summer Reading Program has started at the Meeker Public Library! New this year, the reading program is open for adults, too! Read books, earn rewards, have fun! Meeker Library, 490 Main St., Meeker. www.meekerlibrary.org. 970-878-5911. Get your 2024 County[Read More…]
HopeWest receives hospice honor award
RBC | HopeWest receives the Hospice CAHPS Honors Award for 2024 after continuously going above and beyond, providing high-quality, compassionate care for patients and their families. The award celebrates the highest-performing hospice agencies by analyzing the performance of the Hospice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey satisfaction[Read More…]
GOCO grant awarded for Nine Mile Ranch conservation easement
RBC | The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $40,000 grant through Keep It Colorado to Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) to permanently protect 2,800 acres of Nine Mile Ranch with a conservation easement. This grant is part of Keep It Colorado’s Transaction Cost Assistance Program (TCAP), which[Read More…]
CPW seeking public input on outdoor recreation plan
RBC | Colorado’s iconic outdoor recreation is vital to its identity, economy, and quality of life. The public now has a chance to provide feedback on the future of outdoor recreation in Colorado with the release of the draft 2024 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Developed with broad input[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 11th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Anderson brothers of Powell Park report the best oat crop they ever had. Monday’s rain was hard on cheap bunting. Dr. Ketcham continues to be the busiest man in town. Those who wish to consult him regarding dental work had better get around[Read More…]
We the People
EDITOR’S NOTE: In past years we have dedicated our 4th of July edition’s front page to a reprinting of the Declaration of Independence. This year it seems especially important to reprint the U.S. Constitution, a document we’re all fond of referencing but probably haven’t read in its entirety in a[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners Doug Overton and Jennifer O’Hearon were in attendance for the June 25 regular board meeting in Rangely. Commissioner Ty Gates was absent. Road and Bridge Director Scott Marsh talked about some new methods for road maintenance they are testing on County Road 33. Commissioners[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: June 23-29, 2024
ARRESTS 6/24 56 yr old male arrested on 2nd degree burglary and crimes against at risk adult/ juvenile-3rd degree assault. He was released on a PR Bond 6/25. 6/29 37 yr old male arrested for DUI, drug paraphernalia, open container, possession of open marijuana container and driving on expired license.[Read More…]
