MEEKER | The Colorado Division of Wildlife is hosting Angler Roundtables around northwest Colorado to discuss the agency’s five-year review of fishing regulations. Angler roundtables are open to the public and anyone interested in fishing is encouraged to attend.
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Obituary: Gary Orton
Gary Orton Oct. 10, 1946~April 14, 2010 Gary L. Orton, 63, of Olivehurst, Calif., passed away at Rideout Memorial Hospital on April 14, 2010. He was born on Oct. 10, 1946, in Hayden. He was a Yuba-Sutter resident for 40 years and was retired from the U.S. Air Force as[Read More…]
Obituary: Jack Farris
Jack Farris Nov. 1923~March 29, 2010 Jack Farris, 86, was born in November 1923, in Estill Springs, Tenn., to Mary Emma Bryant Farris and John Eulis Farris, and passed away Monday, March 29, 2010, in San Luis Obispo, Calif. The Farris family moved to Avila Beach in 1933 when Jack’s[Read More…]
Obituary: Marianna Raftopoulos
Marianna Raftopoulos May 23, 1954~April 14, 2010 Marianna Mahleres Raftopoulos passed away April 14, 2010, at her home in Craig, after an 11-year battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Her loving family and a few of her closest friends surrounded her. Marianna was born on May 23, 1954, to Nick and[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Police Blotter
Activity for April 9-15, 2010 RPD did not submit blotter information for this week. Friday, April 9 MPD-9:54 a.m.-Assist other agencies at 267 Sixth St., Meeker RBSO-11:42 a.m.-Traffic hazard at County Rd. 5 and Hwy 64, Meeker MPD-1:32 p.m.-Criminal mischief at Eighth St. and Park Ave., Meeker
Opinion: Boesch found career that inspires his passions
For years, he was known as a toy maker. His wife says people thought of him as Geppetto, the wood carver from the story “Pinocchio.” But making toys, that’s what he did for a living. That wasn’t who he was. That wasn’t what defined him.
Livestock Club competes at judging contests
RBC | Madi and Maclaine Shults represented Rio Blanco County and White River Livestock Club at a couple of judging contests held recently. On March 26, they hitched a ride with Bonnie Long’s club from Rangely to compete at the Casper College FFA/4-H Spring Contest in Wyoming.
Rio Blanco County receives Elk Foundation grant
RBC | Wildlife conservation projects in 14 Colorado counties have been selected to receive grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in 2010. The new RMEF funding, totaling $146,250, will affect Rio Blanco County, as well as Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Fremont, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Las Animas, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Park[Read More…]
The County Cubicle: County property tax due April 30
Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]
Letter: Taxes fund services
As directed by state law, the county assessor is responsible for valuing all property in the county. During intervening years, only property owners who have a valuation change will receive a Notice of Valuation from the Rio Blanco County Assessor’s office.
Child abuse: What are the signs?
Physical abuse is defined when there is evidence the child has experienced physical harm or injury by the parent or caretaker, or has been subject to circumstances that could reasonably pose a serious threat of physical harm or injury and “either the condition or death is not justifiably explained;
County offers to recycle old computers
RBC | Rio Blanco County, in cooperation with the Meeker School District, will help recycle old computer equipment, rather than having it end up in the landfill.
