MHS senior Trey Morris bagged this 28 inch mule deer in unit 21 near Rangely with the help of his dad, Todd. They harvested the massive buck after school let out Wednesday, Oct. 26.
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Oil shale technology has come a long way
RBC I Progress has been made in oil shale research and development in the United States during the past year. Similar advances have been made outside U.S. borders.
Rio Blanco Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago — A number of the up-river dry farmers met in town and took initial steps to the organization of a flour mill company. It seems to be the opinion of those having the matter in hand that present milling facilities are not adequate[Read More…]
Nettie Faye’s a real treat
MEEKER I Nettie Faye Modlin sees as many adults as she does children on Oct. 31. Her homemade Halloween treats have been a community favorite for 57 years. Her donuts, popcorn balls and apple cider are so well-known parents have passed down their love for her table of treats to[Read More…]
RBC votes in record numbers
RBC I Both school districts in Rio Blanco County have new board members after the Nov. 1, 2011 coordinated election, which had a record voter turnout in the east end of the county
Veterans targeted by scams
RBC I Veterans have recently contacted staff at the Grand Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center to report attempts to get their personal information by phone.
Safety first…
RANGELY I A celebration was held in front of the office building at Deserado Mine last Monday to honor the accomplishment of 365 days without a lost time accident.
Rollover accident claims three lives
RBC I A one-vehicle rollover accident on the Douglas Pass road claimed the lives of three men in the morning hours of Thursday last.
BLM issues final decision for Little Snake plan
RBC | A BLM decision about about the future of energy development along the Little Snake River in northwest Colorado has raised concerns and questions about environmental and wildlife protection in the area.
Drivers: watch for wildlife
RBC I The Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) are reminding drivers throughout the state to be extra cautious right now and especially watchful of moose, elk, deer, pronghorn and even bears wandering on roads and highways.
CDOT launches website for Colo. bridge projects
RBC I The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) officially launched a new website that will track the status of Colorado’s bridges as they are being planned, designed and constructed through the Colorado Bridge Enterprise (CBE).
RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago Clem Eller and Dick Everts brought in the largest buck seen in Oak Creek this season. It weighed 300 pounds and had a splendid head. ~The Oak Creek Times
