RANGELY | Thanks to the sponsorship of Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce, Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Rangely on Saturday, July 8 to Columbine Park at 2329 E. Main St. with two scheduled performances at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Now in its 32nd edition, C&M Circus has[Read More…]
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Letter: Thank you from the Baughman family
Dear Editor: Thanks to everyone who made Dianne’s memorial picnic such an incredible day. The turnout was phenomenal and will not be forgotten by me or my family. For those that were unable to attend, thank you for your prayers and well wishes but I have to tell you that[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series results from June 22
Jr. Bulls 1st Clay Durham Amateur Bulls 1st Riggen Myers Breakaway 1st Jewell Vreeman 2nd Lori Ann Klinglesmith Ranch Broncs 1st Colin Crozier 2nd Scott Crozier 3rd Cody Edinger #11 Header 1st Rowdy Atwood 2nd Cody Edinger 3rd Cody Edinger #11 Heeler 1st Neal Brennan 2nd Brett Watson 3rd Joe[Read More…]
Elks Park Rib Cook-Off July 1
RANGELY | Contest is Saturday, July 1, at Elks Park. You may begin cooking no earlier than 8 a.m. and judging will be at 3 p.m. If you need more information on cooking time please notify Camilla, Kirstin or Bethany at 675-8211. Competitors are responsible for supplying their own cooking[Read More…]
First annual pie contest July 1
RANGELY | All entries must be baked at home from scratch, including the crust. We suggest that pies be baked in disposable containers. Containers will not be returned. Pies should be delivered to the Elks Park Playground Pavilion on Saturday, July 1 between the hours of 12 p.m. to 2:45[Read More…]
Register for OHV Rendezvous
MEEKER | Register now for the 2017 Wagon Wheel OHV Rendezvous, July 13-15. Early registration discount ends June 30. Visit www.wagonwheeltrails.org for info and registration.
Community revitalization workshop July 27
RBC | In a brief meeting Monday at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse, the board of county commissioners approved a letter from the BOCC and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts to the Bureau of Land Management regarding the management of wild horses. They also approved a permission[Read More…]
OHV club meeting July 5
MEEKER | The Wagon Wheel OHV Club will meet Wednesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner at Sixth and Market streets. Plan to attend and renew your membership for 2017. All OHV riders are invited to attend and we hope you will become a member to support motorized[Read More…]
Parade float entries due June 30
MEEKER | The annual parade during Range Call, hosted by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, will be held in downtown Meeker on Main Street starting at 10 a.m. It will begin on Seventh and Main streets and will conclude at Fourth and Main streets. Anyone can enter the parade—whether you[Read More…]
Pageant rehearsals June 28-30
MEEKER | Pageant Rehearsals. June 29 at 7 p.m. and June 30 at 8 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. All are welcome to come and help put on this yearly production. We will need lots of people and it is a fun way to get involved with local[Read More…]
Get a DUI and kiss 170 hours of free time goodbye
RBC | Colorado drivers convicted of a first-time DUI can, on average, expect to spend a minimum of 170 hours dealing with the consequences. That’s the equivalent of more than a month of full-time employment. Following the new cost calculation of a DUI, now an average of $13,530, for the[Read More…]
Meeker Police Department urges holiday caution; be aware of prohibited activities
MEEKER | As a reminder from the Meeker Police Department, no outside alcohol will be allowed into the fairgrounds during the Lonestar or Little Texas concerts on Saturday, or for the barn dances. Officers will also be contacting people who park near the fairgrounds to listen to the concert from[Read More…]