RBC I Soon, gardens will be overflowing with shiny red tomatoes and bright green peppers. Farmers markets will be opening with their fresh produce. Why not save some of this bounty to enjoy all year long?
County
Broadband can speed up life, but what does that mean to county?
RBC I What is broadband and why do I need it? Broadband is the next generation of telecommunications technology that is replacing the traditional copper phone wiring that served the nation with phone and data services for more than a century. Unlike copper wire, which requires literally thousands of small[Read More…]
Oldest pioneers…
The eldest pioneer lady at Saturday’s annual Old Timers’ Dinner and Dance was Noreen Holland, 96, seen here with her niece, Sally Merriam.
Rio Blanco Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago • On Monday, Larkin P. Craig sold his fine farm in Danforth Park to George B. Ellis of Los Angeles. The consideration is said to be $24,000.
Letter to the Editor: Know signs of sexual abuse
Dear Editor: Connections 4 Kids, the early childhood council serving Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, hosted sexual abuse-prevention workshops for parents and anyone who works with children in May in Craig and Meeker.
70 years strong…
Phyllis and Glen Wigington were the pioneer couple who have been married the longest, 70 years, at the annual Old Timers’ festivities Saturday.
Women invited to join in ‘Cast and Blast’
GRANBY I Women interested in learning the basics of fly fishing, shotguns and proper firearm handling are invited to a women-only “Cast ‘N Blast” clinic in Granby on June 22.
Annual Buford fish fry this weekend
MEEKER I A few years ago, the White River Community Association was awarded a grant to restore the rural Buford School, which is located upriver just south of the historic community of Buford. Restoration took place and the association has since maintained the property through funds raised during the annual[Read More…]
From My Window … A real father is someone special; memorial is fitting
Father’s Day is Sunday, and once again dad is being honored for the role he plays at home and in society.
Road and Bridge faces long list of summer projects
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Department oversees 913 miles of roads, the county landfill between Rangely and Meeker, and now the department director says this summer is going to be one of the busiest ever with additional road repair and maintenance projects above the normal routine.
VFWs combine efforts; construction begins on county veterans memorial
MEEKER I The ground was broken two weeks ago on the lawn and sidewalk at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse, but the stone and concrete construction of the actual Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial will begin this week in downtown Meeker.
Rio Blanco County receives OHV grant
MEEKER I Thanks to community-wide efforts by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, Rio Blanco County, the Town of Meeker, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service and the Wagon Wheel OHV Club, a grant for $265,300 has been awarded to Rio Blanco County by the Colorado State Parks[Read More…]
