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Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago Early this week Mrs. W.H. Randolph, from her cabin on the claim to Josephine basin, with a small .22 caliber rifle, shot and killed a large gray wolf.
OHV enthusiasts asked to attend meeting
RBC | Everyone interested in the future of off-highway vehicle use is encouraged to attend a Dec. 13 meeting in Glenwood Springs, Colo.
Weed, pest district meeting Dec. 13
RBC | The Piceance Creek Weed and Pest District will have a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rock School.
White River Electric Cowboy Shootout
Each year a MVP and all-tournament team are selected and announced before the championship games on Saturday.
County to hold budget hearing Dec. 12
RBC | County commissioners will hold a special budget hearing Monday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. at the County Administration Building, 200 Main St., in Meeker.
Rangely sales tax revenue up
RBC I Ask pretty much anybody about the economy in 2011 and they’ll tell you it has been a rough year, even for the government. For the third quarter in a row, reported revenue from sales tax, motor vehicle use tax, and construction and building material use tax continue to[Read More…]
Christmas in historic Browns Park Dec. 10
RBC | Celebrate a country Christmas, Saturday, Dec. 10, at noon, at Lodore Hall in historic Browns Park.
Beef leads growth in Colo. exports
RBC I Compared to 2010, Colorado’s exports of agricultural products increased 23 percent in the first nine months of 2011 to $967 million, led by increases in beef, hides, dairy, grains and processed foods.
Hoopin’ it up …
The annual boys’ WREA Cowboy Shootout will begin tonight with Rangely playing Grand Valley at 6 p.m., followed by Meeker against Cedaredge in the first round of the three-day event.
Rifle Ranger Districts closes roads for winter
RBC I The onset of winter has prompted the Forest Service to close two roads on the Rifle Ranger District. The road to Little Box Canyon and Coulter Mesa (NFSR 832) and the Buford-Newcastle Road (NFSR 245) will be closed to automobile use as of Tuesday, Nov. 29.
Small business key to the economic recovery
RBC I As Colorado shoppers were heading to the malls and big-box stores in search of Black Friday deals, small retailers joined the marketing chorus and asked that they not be overlooked.
