RBC I Except for two moose cows that were mistaken for elk and the fact that high temperatures and low precipitation have kept the elk high up in the mountains, the first three of four area hunting seasons this year have “gone very well, with some nice trophies having been[Read More…]
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Veterans reflect on military life
RBC I Events like this week’s Veterans Memorial Park dedication tend to get people thinking. Below are highlights from interviews with three Rangely veterans who reflected on the meaning of recognition, remembrance and why they matter.
Korean War, WWII vets unveil Rangely’s veterans memorial
RANGELY I Cold, clear weather marked the Veterans Day unveiling of the sculpture “Sacrifice and Resolution” in Rangely’s Hefley Park on Tuesday afternoon.
Guest Editorial: What is a water right? Do you really need one?
RBC I As we come to the close of the year, the decision about whether to file for water rights becomes important. First, it helps to understand what a water right is. For those of you not on a city or municipal system, such as rural properties located outside of[Read More…]
Progress made on plans for new dam within county lines
RBC I For decades, residents of Rio Blanco County have heard rumors that a new dam is going in somewhere along the White River and soon there will be a new reservoir.
Broadband issue passes; mill levy increase fails again
RBC I Election day on Tuesday brought good news to the Rio Blanco County voters in many respects, but not all votes went the way the supporters wanted.
Letter to the Editor: Clean Water Act anniversary a time for celebration
Dear Editor: In the height of this crazy political season, it’s good to remember that clean, reliable water is one of those rare apolitical issues.
Daylight saving time ends tonight
Coloradans should turn their clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night as daylight saving time comes to its annual end at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. It is the sleeper’s chance to get back that extra hour of sleep he/she lost in the[Read More…]
Still time for voting
RBC I There is still time to cast your votes before the 7 p.m. deadline Tuesday for the federal, state and local election. Postmarks on mail will not count as all ballots must be in the hands of the Rio Blanco County Clerk’s Office by 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Letter to the Editor: RBC commissioners support broadband
Dear Editor: Modern communication, whether by radio, phone or the Internet, is a major part of our lives. In my lifetime. we have gone from writing letters confirming meeting dates weeks or even months down the road to instantly setting up face-to-face meetings a few minutes ahead of time.
Hunting season brings big benefits to Meeker and Rangely
RBC I The Colorado hunting season officially kicked off Aug. 30 with a five-week archery season, and while there are still more than two months left of various hunting seasons, Rangely and Meeker are prepared to both reap the benefits and face the challenges that hunting brings to the county.
Cross country athletes…
From left to right are: Julia Eskelson of Meeker High School, Austin Russell of Meeker High School and Patrick Scoggins of Rangely High School. All three athletes competed Friday in Delta at the 2A Regional Cross Country meet and all three qualified for the state meet.
