County

Shell withdraws Yampa water application

RBC I In a sign of the times, at least economically, Shell has withdrawn its application to obtain water rights on the Yampa River. “We’ve decided to withdraw,” said Shell spokeswoman Carolyn Tucker. “There were a number of factors, including changing with the economic times. We have finite resources, and[Read More…]

Retiree honored…

Ken Hoyt, meter reader/warehouseman for Moon Lake Electric, retired from the cooperative after 30 years of service. He was recently honored by the board of directors for his contributions. He is shown with Grant J. Earl, general manager/CEO, and Tamara Vincent, board president.

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago Feb. 14, 1935 • Preliminary work was started by Foreman Harry Pollard on the Warner Point road project on the Meeker-Buford road. • The Meeker Library is again open after having been closed during the recent epidemic. The library has been thoroughly fumigated.[Read More…]

Rio Blanco County Police Blotter

Activity for Feb. 5-11, 2010 Friday, Feb. 5 RPD-1:25 a.m.-Disturbance at 500 S. Kennedy Dr., Rangely RPD-1:27 a.m.-Motorist assist at Mesa and Main St., Rangely RBSO-1:34 a.m.-Assist RPD at 500 S. Kennedy Dr., Rangely

State denies funds for County Road 5

RBC I It’s back to the drawing board for Rio Blanco County. Or, perhaps more specifically, back to the wishing well. The county was notified last week that its proposal to receive a slice of the financial pie available through Senate bill 232 (one-time state financial assistance to fund local[Read More…]

Rio Blanco County Warranty Deeds

DECEMBER 2009 TRANSACTIONS Seller: Trans Royal LLC Buyer: J.C. Gentry Description: Section: 20 Township: 1N Range: 90W Transaction Price: $400,000 Seller: Jerry, Mary Ann, Daniel and Eva Seely Buyer: Town of Meeker Description: Section: 3 Township: 1S Range: 93W Transaction Price: $12,500 Seller: Home Loan & Investment Company Buyer: Kenneth[Read More…]

Rangely’s Crab Crack is crack event in community

On Rangely’s social calendar for the year, there are several major events, including Septemberfest, Holidayfest, the Fourth of July fireworks at Kenney Reservoir and the college’s annual foundation dinner.

Rio Blanco County On Patrol

Activity for Jan. 29-Feb. 4 Friday, January 29 MPD-6:01 a.m.-Motorist assist at 488 Market St., Meeker RBSO-7:01 a.m.-Motorist assist at 9000 Hwy 64, Rangely RBSO-7:28 a.m.-Animal call at 3500 County Rd. 8, Meeker