RBC | Monday in Rangely the Rio Blanco County Commissioners opened up bids for OHV trail kiosks and aerial insecticide spraying. The commissioners opened one bid for the Lower White River Pest Control District aerial spraying project from Coulter Aviation for $2.74 per acre. They also opened bids for the ground[Read More…]
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RBC Republicans hold county assembly; candidates named
By JEN HILL and REED KELLEY RBC | The Rio Blanco County Republicans gathered Saturday in Meeker for their county assembly where two candidates for county commissioner sought access to the Republican primary ballot. Meeker residents Gary Moyer and Mike Hoke were both nominated for the District 1 (central) county commissioner[Read More…]
Blood drive in Rangely March 28
RBC | Wednesday, March 28 will be the eighth annual Makayla Jane Memorial Blood Drive at Rangely District Hospital. The St. Mary’s Blood Mobile will be located in the Rangely District Hospital parking lot at 225 Eagle Crest St., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are welcome and accepted.[Read More…]
BMS wrestlers finish second in league finale
MEEKER | Nineteen Barone Middle School wrestlers competed in the final league tournament of the school season in Rangely last Saturday, with 17 returning with medals and a second place team trophy. A few of the young Cowboys will wrestle in the state-qualifying regional tournament this weekend in Grand Junction but[Read More…]
Chism, Varner and Pearce win Northwestern Colorado wrestling championships
RANGELY | The Panther wrestling team competed in the Northwestern Colorado wrestling championships last Saturday. The team placed fourth overall, and wrestled very well. “We just can’t compete team score wise with the teams that have full rosters,” said head coach Jeff LeBleu. Curtis Reeves at 80 pounds was one match[Read More…]
Community Calendar: March 22, 2018
– The annual St. Patrick’s Dinner hosted by Holy Family Catholic Church will be held on Sunday, March 25. – Pool Easter Egg Hunt at Rangely Recreation Center March 29 at 7 p.m. (sharp!) All ages welcome. Cost: Donation to Backpack Program (individual packaged items like granola bars, mac and cheese[Read More…]
Public Notices: March 22, 2018
TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION AND INITIAL ZONING OF BELLAND/FITZGIBBONS ANNEXATION PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing before the Meeker Planning Commission (April 2nd) and Meeker Board of Trustees (April 3rd) at the following time and place: Planning Commission meeting 2nd[Read More…]
Classifieds: March 22, 2018
Ads for 3/22/2018 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY MAXCY KATSOCK LOVE FROM SHELLY & SANDY Holy Family Catholic Church St. Patrick’s Day dinner will be March 25 this year. The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. ATV,[Read More…]
Children’s Chorale in Rangely April 27
RANGELY | Since 1974 the Colorado Children’s Chorale has delighted audiences across the globe with their voices, choreography and enthusiasm. They’re coming to Rangely for a free performance Friday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school auditorium.
Learn to cook well on a budget
MEEKER | Need help preparing healthy meals on a limited budget? Sign up for Cooking Matters, a free class held once a week for six weeks. Chefs and dieticians will answer your questions, you’ll eat in class, go home with groceries and have childcare provided. Classes held April 3-May 8[Read More…]
Days Gone By: March 15, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The man who has a fine head of hair is careless about parting it. But the man who has only eight hairs left never fails to get four on one side of the part and four on the other side. – Weather conditions[Read More…]
Letter: Former RBC commissioner supporting Moyer’s campaign
Dear Editor: A few thoughts concerning the Rio Blanco County Commissioner race. In this day and age, it is an absolute necessity to have county commissioners who recognize that one the most important aspects of the job is in dealing with federal, state and local government entities. The commissioner we[Read More…]
