Dear Editor: We would like to thank those in Rio Blanco who took time out of their busy schedules to attend their caucuses on March 6. We know that people are inherently busy and a meeting that may last an hour or more isn’t always the ideal way to spend[Read More…]
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50 years on the job …
Stan Rasmussen started work on the maintenance crew for Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge in the Rangely division on March 8, 1968. He was promoted to lead operator in March 1994, and to his current position, district maintenance supervisor in January 1997. His historical knowledge of the Rangely area[Read More…]
County’s new planner settles in
RBC | It’s been “about a month” since the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners named Rachel Gates as the new county planner. The county has contracted with Phil Vaughan of Rifle for several years to fulfill its planning needs and will retain his services as needed to assist Gates. Gates[Read More…]
CNCC Foundation dinner March 31
RANGELY | The 14th annual Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation fundraiser dinner will be held Saturday, March 31 at 5:30 p.m. in the Colorado Room at CNCC Rangely. Live and silent auctions, dinner, beer and wine available for purchase. Tickets are $50/person or $275/table of six. Contact Sue Samaniego at[Read More…]
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…]
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.
St. Patrick’s Day MS fundraiser March 16
MEEKER | It’s time for the second annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. This year’s event, with proceeds once again going to the Meeker Multiple Sclerosis Fund (administered by a local nonprofit), will be held on Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in the Buffalo Room at Chippers, 285 Sixth St.[Read More…]
Bear predation becoming a greater problem for livestock
RBC | The issue of increasing livestock predation by black bears has left Colorado officials looking for solutions to protect both livestock and wildlife. However, lawsuits filed by environmental activist groups are challenging Colorado’s predator control tactics. According to a presentation given by USDA Wildlife Services at Rangely and Meeker town[Read More…]
Students of the month …
Two Rangely High School students were honored with January “Student of the Month” accolades at the district’s Board of Education meeting on Feb. 20. Principal Crandal Mergelman said the honorees were seniors Linsley Morrill and Patrick Scoggins. During their high school careers, these two individuals have taken on a couple[Read More…]
Register for community ed classes now
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting late February through March are open for registration. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new. Microsoft PowerPoint, March 27 and April 3; create dynamic presentations. Mexican coking, March 28 and April 4; Chef Karla will spice up your Mexican[Read More…]
Letter: Caseys grateful for community support
Dear Editor: Marty and I are more grateful than ever to call Meeker our home. Twelve years ago when Marty and I chose to move to Meeker we never imagined how much we would be embraced by the community. The past several months have shown that coming to Meeker was[Read More…]
Obituary: Kris Plate
Kris Plate Nov. 15, 1979 ~ Feb. 11, 2018 Kris Plate always seemed to have a smile on his face, a man who really enjoyed life. He was a UPS driver who delivered up the river for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, snowboard,[Read More…]
