RBC I In the page one feature in the July 4 edition of the Herald Times on retiring WREA General Manager Dick Welle, the name of his son Jake was incorrectly given as Jack. We regret the error.
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RBC named disaster area by the USDA
RBC I Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 38 Colorado counties — including Rio Blanco County — suffering from severe losses due to drought as natural disaster areas.
Paddleboard users urged to follow laws same as boating regulations
RBC I With the increasing popularity of stand-up paddleboards on local rivers and state park reservoirs, Colorado Parks and Wildlife remind users that they are considered hand-powered vessels and are subject to the same boating rules and regulations.
Demolition derby and demonstration…
A member of the Rangely Rock Climbers demonstrates the agility of his vehicle on piles of big rocks stacked in front of the Meeker Fairgrounds stands on Thursday evening, prior to the demolition derby.
WRBM ramps up Fourth of July events
RANGELY I The Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (WRBM) ramped up its Fourth of July offerings for the second year running, coming away with definite winners and plans to change timing details in the future.
Finalists named for county administrator
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Board of Supervisors has pared the list of candidates for the position of county administrator down to the final three.
Rangely, Meeker to host circus
RBC | The Rangely and Meeker chambers of commerce will host Culpepper & Merriweather Circus performances on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
Free hunter education classes start today
MEEKER | A free hunter safety class will be taught in Meeker starting today and continuing through Friday and Saturday at Kilowatt Korner.
“Sacrifice and Resolution” unveiled
The face of the soldier on the Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial is chiseled in bronze and stands as a masterpiece of art sculpted by Meeker artist John Kobald.
Veterans Memorial set…
MEEKER I Several volunteers worked over the weekend to mount the statue of the soldier atop the stand that together make up the Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial on the courthouse lawn in downtown Meeker.
Summer jobs tough to find for area teenagers
MEEKER I High school students who want to prepare a nest egg for college or journey into the working world face a real dilemma. When summer rolls around, many high school students tend to look for at least one of two things – fun and/or a job.
County Road & Bridge wins $1 million grant for overlay work on CR 24
RBC I The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) awarded the Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Department a $1 million Energy Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) Tier 2 grant.
