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NEWS NOTES: July 21, 2022

July 24 TANK concert canceled

RANGELY | Covid strikes again. We’re sad to announce that the Andy Clausen concert, set for next Sunday evening, July 24, has been canceled. Musicians on Andy’s current tour have come down with the virus, and we decided to play it safe and schedule Andy’s show for 2023. Apologies for any disrupted plans.

Historical society quarterly meeting

RBC | You are cordially invited to attend the July 2022 Quarterly Meeting of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society. The meeting will begin at 1p.m. on July 24 at the Old West Heritage Culture Center at 517 Park Ave. Please bring your favorite pot luck dish to share. In honor of Pioneer Day (July 24), we will be sharing our best recipes in a Silent Auction Bake Sale and a time foTr “Show and Tell.” If you have pictures or an artifact that you would like to show as well as any pioneer stories you would like to share, bring them with you!

Plan ahead for temp bulk water closure

MEEKER | The Town of Meeker Bulk Water Facility will be upgrading its computer system on Tuesday, August 2 and Wednesday, August 3.

During this time, the Bulk Water Facility will be closed for service and will NOT be able to deliver water. Please be sure to fill your tanks prior to August 2!

August book club

MEEKER | The book club will be choosing biographies individually to read. We will discuss the books on Monday, August 8 at 1:00 p.m. at Meeker Public Library. All are welcome to join in the fun.

Meet and greet candidates

MEEKER | Meet and greet two candidates Thursday, August 11 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Smoking River Brewing Co., 101 E. Market Street in the private back room. First 10 arrivals get a free beer! aColorado State House of Representative candidate Meghan Lukens (D) is running for the new House District 26 seat (Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco and a portion of Eagle County) and candidate Dylan Roberts (D) is running for Colorado State Senate District 8.

Pioneers dinner and dance Aug. 20

RBC | Hey there! Grab your best guy or gal for a fun night out. Come to the RBC Pioneers 50’s dinner/dance Aug. 20 at the Fairfield Center. $35/person. Details on registration to follow at www.rbcpioneers.org and in this newspaper.

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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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