RBC | There was a TV show in the 1960s called Route 66. Young and handsome Martin Milner starred in this endless road trip in a cool 1961 corvette convertible. He and his buddies cruised Route 66 which zig-zagged from Chicago to LA and never touched Colorado. We didn’t have[Read More…]
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Crickets!
This year’s crop of anabrus simplex (also known as shield-backed katydids or Mormon crickets) are in their “dark phase” – migrating in bands. They’ve been seen crossing Hwy. 64 and 40 in the last few weeks. Chance Walker Photo/Video
Extension office connects CSU resources to county residents
RBC | “What’s really cool about the extension office and this idea of bringing the university to the people is that we have resources across the state through CSU [Colorado State University],” said extension agent Tonya Merz from her office at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. The 4-H Youth Development[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: May 28-June 3, 2023
ARRESTS A 39-year-old male was arrested by Rangely Police Dept. on 5/28/2023 for 3rd degree assault. A PR bond was granted on 5/29/2023 CALL SUMMARIES 5/28/2023 @ 3:36 PM. A motorcycle accident occurred at approximately the 11 mile-marker on County Road 7. The motorcycle rider was transported to a hospital[Read More…]
Community Calendar: June 8, 2023
First Meekerpalooza this Friday MEEKER | Live music, food, fun and family…what more could you want? The Meeker Friday concert tradition continues in June and July. Music will be provided by West Highway 7 (June 9); Elk Range (June 23); Noodle Soup (July 14) and A Band Called Alexis (July[Read More…]
Colorado youth trek through history
RBC | Moving your entire life with all your belongings towed behind you cross-country takes a few days in our modern era. Before settling in the West, the early pioneers moved their families by creative methods, including wagons or on horseback if you were fortunate, and in more humble situations,[Read More…]
RBC Pioneers present Spirit of the Pioneers to Andersons
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association Spirit of the Pioneers Award was posthumously conferred upon Patricia Ann Anderson on June 3, 2023. Her husband of 41 years, Harold Anderson, also received the Spirit of the Pioneers Award this year. Their plaques begin with the following statement: “The legendary[Read More…]
Program pays youth to gain work, life skills
RBC | Northwest Colorado youth ages 17-24 can get paid while gaining valuable job search, financial literacy and work skills through a Colorado Workforce Center pilot program set to launch in June. The Workplace Survival Bootcamp includes one week of classroom instruction on topics such as resume writing, interviewing, workplace[Read More…]
Nate and Kalyn Walsh join Angus Association
RBC | Nate & Kalyn Walsh, Meeker, Colorado, are new members of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than 22,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in[Read More…]
Alliance discusses mosquito control and riparian revitalization
Members of the White River Alliance met for drinks, education and conversation at Chippers Buffalo Hall. Following regular business the group heard from Shawn Connor, owner and Principal of BIO-Logic, Inc., a natural resources consulting business located in Montrose, Colorado. Connor spoke about riparian revitalization and restoration along the White[Read More…]
Craig Cast, Blast and Twang event this Saturday
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is excited to announce that it will hold its annual Family Cast, Blast and Twang event on Saturday, June 10, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Nine Mile Guest Ranch near Meeker, Colorado. This free event is for families and individuals interested in[Read More…]
Life jacket use urged for all water recreationists
RBC | As boat ramps open and warm temperatures entice people to get outdoors and recreate on the water, Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges people to wear a life jacket and boat safely following the deadliest year on Colorado’s rivers, lakes and reservoirs. In honor of National Safe Boating Week,[Read More…]
