Ann Marie Scritchfield is seen making one of her frequent rounds via carriage between downtown Meeker and the Meeker Classic, west of town, taking locals and tourists out to the trials grounds.
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Jones Hole Trail reopens after slide
DINOSAUR I Dinosaur National Monument Superintendent Mary Risser has announced that the Jones Hole Trail reopened Saturday.
Free upland bird hunting seminar offered in G.J.
RBC I In a continuing effort to provide guidance and instruction to novice and experienced hunters, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is introducing a new, ‘Upland Bird Hunting 101’ seminar on Aug. 29.
Classifieds: August 15, 2013 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS: ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
RBC Fair 2013
Cleaning the pig pen, keeping food and water on hand, washing down and cooling off the pig and shining it up for show were all a part of showing 4-H and FFA pigs at the Rio County Fair this past weekend. Above, Leslie Hernandez of Rangely cleans the pig pen[Read More…]
RBC County Fair Results 2013
Beautiful end…
Low-lying clouds cast a shadow across the higher clouds at sunset in Rangely on Friday night. The phenomenon is particularly striking when tall land masses, like Wyoming’s Pilot Butte and Washington’s Mount Rainier cast “sky shadows” across the morning or evening skies.
RBC Fair Sale…
Bryce Purkey of Meeker worked his heart out at the 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction on Saturday evening as part of the closing event of the Rio Blanco County Fair.
Bee display…
With a terrific display that offered visitors a roll-up of fresh clover honey, Meeker’s Jason Dunham captured first place and grand champion for his display at the Rio Blanco County Fair, which wrapped up on Saturday evening. The exhibit demonstrated the importance of bees to pollination as well as the[Read More…]
Practice for Fall sports starts Monday
Practice for Rio Blanco County football players officially starts Monday. In Meeker, players are required to bring their physicals when they show up for practice at 8 a.m. After a two-year absence, Shane Phelan will be the head coach for the Cowboys again.
Letter to the Editor: Keep energy, recreation balance
Dear Editor: Hunting and fishing in northwest Colorado is a tradition that goes back generations to pioneering trappers and fur-bearers. Mule deer and sage grouse were once much more abundant than they are now and were hunted in greater numbers.
Spotlight on new CNCC staff
RANGELY I Liz Johnson is a new member of the Colorado Northwestern Community College physical and life science faculty on the Craig campus.