RBC I Rio Blanco County community members are cordially invited to attend the 4-H Fashion Revue coming up! The Meeker 4-H Cake Decorating Club and the Sweet Sewing Sisters Clothing Construction Club are hosting the annual 4-H Fashion Revue today at 7 p.m. in the West Exhibit Hall at the[Read More…]
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Hand in hand for 49 years
RANGELY I Working hard, playing hard, and doing it all together is one of the keys for success in Darryle and Sue Baker’s 49 years of marriage.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Happy Independence Day
Today we celebrate the signing of America’s Declaration of Independence. Our independence has come at a high cost of human service and sacrifice paid for by men and women who are or have served our country in the armed forces.
Gone, but not forgotten
RBC I Independence Day is celebrated because of the brave soldiers serving in the armed forces, fighting and defending the Constitution of the United States and the rights it provides all Americans. Range Call has celebrated Independence Day in Meeker since 1885 and Rio Blanco County has produced hundreds of[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago n Frank Sheridan received six cents for some strays of his that reached Denver with a Keystone bunch. Not bad as a starter.
Candidate for Senate Dist. 8
RBC I Emily Tracy is the Democratic Candidate for Colorado Senate District 8 (Summit, Garfield, Routt, Grand, Jackson, Rio Blanco and Moffat counties).
Rio Blanco County Fair: “Come Rock with the Stock!”
RBC I Rio Blanco County Fair Books are ready! New this year, there are two fair books to choose from: a Livestock and Dog edition and Indoor Exhibit edition. Livestock books come with a blue cover and the Indoor books are green. Pick up your fair books up today at[Read More…]
7 tips to help your landscape beat the heat
RBC I Summer has arrived and for many gardeners that means heat, drought and watering bans. This can be hard on gardeners as well as their landscapes.
Frequently asked questions about burn ban
RBC I 1. Does the Governor’s Executive Order only apply on state lands? Answer: No. The governor’s Executive Order establishes a statewide ban on open burning. It defines open burning and sets forth exceptions. In general, local governments and federal land management agencies may have more restrictive requirements.
No fireworks this year
Meeker and Rangely both have spectacular fireworks displays but because of extreme hot and dry weather conditions and current fires burning in the state, both fire chiefs wisely announced this year’s Fourth of July displays would be cancelled.
Another recycling center for Rio Blanco County?
RBC I Kate Nowak, executive director of Yampa Valley Data Partners in Craig, presented a layout for a possible second recycling center to be located in Rangely.
Letters to the Editor: June 28, 2012
Thank you veterans Dear Editor: As everyone knows from the column in last week’s letter to the editor, Meeker had some very special guests in our town. The Wounded Warriors cycled from Rangely to Meeker and stayed overnight in Meeker.
