RBC | Earlier this month the Colorado River District released a statement protesting the application for water rights filed by Water Horse Resources LLC, owned by Aaron Million. The application for Utah water rights requests 55,000 acre feet of water from the Green River with two pump stations located five miles[Read More…]
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ERBM approves trail construction project contract
MEEKER | “Am I not allowed to ask questions? Because if I’m not, I’m wasting my time and I want to know why.” Meeker resident Wiley Berthelson opened Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation & Park District’s April 17 meeting, seeking information on a recent bid award for the Trails Improvement[Read More…]
Betrayed by my stretchy pants (OPED)
RBC | I’ve worked from home for a long time, which means “stretchy pants” (leggings, pajamas and the like) are my uniform six out of seven days a week. When I set out to find three professional(ish) outfits for Colorado Press Association’s annual conference this past weekend, I was confident it[Read More…]
RHS baseball falls in non-league games
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers baseball team traveled to Aspen on April 12 to take on the Skiers in a non-league match-up. The Panthers came out early in the game and played great defense behind a stellar outing on the mound for junior Tristan Moore, but the Skiers were able to[Read More…]
Register for community ed classes now
Meeker | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting in April and May are open for registration, and due one week prior to class starts. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new! Social Media Marketing: Next Steps – Cottage Food Training – May 9 – Learn the specifics[Read More…]
Panthers host first Battle of the Borders
RANGELY | The Rangely lady Panthers hosted its first Battle of the Borders last weekend with a total of 18 teams participating. The divisions consisted of 10U, 12U and 14U teams from Wyoming, Utah and Colorado. The lady Panthers had a great showing as a first year 12U team. It[Read More…]
Commissioners amend agreements
RBC | On Monday the Rio Blanco County Commissioners approved discounted pricing exceptions with Cimmaron Telecommunications. The discounts are to provide free internet access for White River Village, The Pines, events in front of the courthouse and fairgrounds. They amended their agreement with the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts[Read More…]
“911: What is your emergency?” County switches to new 911 information system
RBC | What’s your emergency? In the event of an emergency, how much personal information would you reveal to first responders? Behind banks of computer screens, 24 hours a day, dispatch operators are on standby for every conceivable emergency call. No one wants to call 911, but when there’s a[Read More…]
Help CNCC’s flight team go to nationals
RANGELY | Show off your skills and help CNCC’s NIFA flight team get to nationals. We are calling all cooks to enter their best rib and/or chili recipe in a winner-take-all contest April 21 at Cedar Ridges Golf Course from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. No entry fee is required,[Read More…]
Cowboys win 2 of 3
MEEKER | In an exciting come from behind victory, the Meeker Cowboys beat the 3A Coal Ridge Titans last week at home, then lost to the defending 1A state champion Nucla Mustangs before getting another win against 1A Dove Creek in Norwood. The Cowboys, currently 6-3, hosted Rangely on Tuesday after[Read More…]
Cedar Ridges golf tournament April 21
RANGELY | The annual Cedar Ridges golf tournament will support the CNCC NIFA team’s trip to national competition. Entry fees are $200 a team or $50 for individuals. For details contact Kris Kauber: [email protected]. Photo by Freddie Collins on Unsplash
Meeker tracksters compete in Glenwood
MEEKER | Short-handed for a second week in a row, the Meeker High School track and field team competed in the annual meet in Glenwood Springs last weekend but they plan to be back to a full team this week, when they run, jump, throw and vault in Coal Ridge and[Read More…]
