RBC I This holiday season, the U.S. Forest Service and the White River National Forest, with help from their nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors and major sponsors including the Colorado Tourism Office, Mack Trucks and The National Association of Convenience Stores, will present a gift to the nation from the people[Read More…]
County
RBC Fair Results 2012 – Part 1
4-H Overall Record book
Rangely’s new school staff Q & A
RANGELY I This week, Rangely Junior/Senior High School and Parkview Elementary School kick off the school year with several staff members who are new to the district or filling a new position within the schools.
Obituary: Homer Wilson
Homer F. Wilson was born Aug. 7, 1927, in Axial, Colo.
Obituary: Elmer Monahan, MD
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith…” (St. Paul). Elmer Perry Monahan Jr., M.D., 92, passed away on Aug. 2, 2012, at home, with family and friends by his side.
AGNC requests action on sage grouse report
RBC I Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) chairman Mike Samson, acting on behalf of the five-county membership, has written to Colorado Governor Hickenlooper asking for immediate assistance regarding the damaging impact that will result if the BLM adopts the National Technical Team’s (NTT) report. The report is considered by[Read More…]
Protecting your home from lightning damage
RBC I Colorado experiences the second highest incidence of lightning strikes in the nation, second only to Florida, and direct or nearby strikes may cause devastating damage to buildings, start fires and even cause severe injury or death.
RBC sees rise in percentage of college graduates
RBC I Rio Blanco County has experienced a brain gain in the last 40 years, joining the rest of the country in what has been a massive increase in the number of adults who have earned college degrees.
News Briefs: Aug. 16, 2012
Dog wash in Rangely Aug. 19 RANGELY | Make plans to attend the Dog Wash Aug. 19 at Elks Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come get your dog washed and support the Rangely Animal Shelter.
Dedicated…
The 2012 RBC Fair book was dedicated to Rangely native Bill Hume, right, who was acknowledged by fair board president Ed Coryell for his contributions and dedication over the years to the RBC 4-H programs.
RBC Fair 2012
The Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds in Meeker was the place to be last week for the 2012 Rio Blanco County Fair.
A good fair…
It was the first year for Kelton Turner to show swine and he told his mom, Dr. Kellie Turner, “I’ve had a good fair this year,” after winning the junior showmanship and having the grand champion swine.
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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