RBC I A small group of retired veterans makes 36 metalized film window stickers and magnetic vehicle plaques that provide a way for all U.S. veterans to show their service.
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Up and Down El Rio Blanco
God bless our veterans and many thanks to them and their families for their service. Local veterans will be recognized Veterans Day in both Meeker and Rangely and I encourage everyone to not only participate and thank them on this special day, which happens to be 11-11-11, but to keep[Read More…]
Thank you to all veterans, families
RBC I In our small community we are very fortunate to enjoy all the freedoms our veterans have fought and continue to fight for. It is imperative in this time to appreciate the service men and women that sacrifice so much for us. In our county combined with Routt and[Read More…]
Men of the Outdoors: Sheridan Harvey
Sheridan Harvey, a seventh grader at Barone Middle School, waited until the hunters on his dad’s property filled their tags in the second season before he filled his first-ever tag.
“Share your story” contest
RBC I Share your Colorado story on History Colorado’s Facebook page for a chance to win. History Colorado, established in 1879, offers access to Colorado’s cultural and heritage resources, including statewide museums and special programs for individuals and families, collection stewardship of Colorado’s historic treasures, educational resources for schools, students[Read More…]
Help for your home heating bills
RBC I Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), which provides financial assistance with home heating bills, will begin accepting applications Tuesday, Nov. 1 and will continue to do so until April 30, 2012.
Men of the Outdoors: Trey Morris
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.
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.
