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Rio Blanco County On Patrol

Friday, February 19 RBSO-1:50 a.m.-Abandoned vehicle at 3000 County Rd. 65, Rangely RBSO-9:13 a.m.-VIN inspection at 3500 County Rd. 102, Rangely MPD-9:36 a.m.-Suspicious incident at 986 Karen Court, Meeker

‘Too much snow’ cancels editor’s first snowmobile ride

A snowstorm, of all things, canceled the White River Snowmobile Club’s annual ride. Poor visibility and road conditions were contributing factors in the decision to scrub the snowmobile ride Feb. 21, not to mention lots of fresh snow. “There was just so much snow, it would’ve been overwhelming for your[Read More…]

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago Feb. 28, 1935 • Prominent lower White River rancher James Delaney was killed in a runaway accident last weekend. It was surmised he was dragged by his team of horses and died from his injuries. The accident occurred Saturday or Sunday. His body[Read More…]

County still in need of census workers

RBC I To schedule a time to take the test to be a census worker, call (866) 861-2010. Or for more information, visit www.2010censusjobs.gov or call Kathleen Martynowicz, recruiting assistant for the U.S. Census Bureau in Rio Blanco County, as well as Dinosaur, at 675-5008.