RBC I If you’ve got a spare car or truck you can leave at the Rifle Middle School this weekend, some dogs and their handlers would be very grateful. According to Meeker’s Arlene Estes, who will be competing in the K9 Nose Work Trials, scents the dogs are trained to[Read More…]
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Three days of fun, games, food and contests mark Septemberfest events
RANGELY I Fall in Rangely is full of many traditions: hunting season, kids returning to school, changing of the leaves and the crown jewel of Rangely fun, Septemberfest.
Hughes leads Meeker Cowboys, 18-8, in first grid game of season
MEEKER I A long bus trip to Ault (A Unique Little Town), did not seem to affect the Meeker Cowboy football team as they whipped the Highland Huskies 18-8 in the first game of the season. The Cowboys will play the 2A Coal Ridge Titans on Friday in a non-league[Read More…]
Editorial: What’s the purpose of a local newspaper?
RBC I First of all, hello! My husband Pat and I are excited about our return to Rio Blanco County. We’re looking forward to meeting new people and getting reacquainted with old friends. We’ve been away for four years and we’re glad to be moving back to where we raised[Read More…]
Do you love ice cream? The ice cream social is for you
RANGELY I The ice cream social and homemade ice cream contest is a perennial favorite for Septemberfest attendees. The event brings locals and visitors alike to the Rangely Outdoor Museum on the Sunday of Septemberfest weekend to partake of some of the best ice cream in Rio Blanco County.
From My Window… Window goes dark: Herald Times has new editor, publisher
The window has gone dark. As you read this today, be assured that it is not just a dream that I am no longer editor at the Rio Blanco Herald Times. No. I didn’t quit, and no, I didn’t get fired. Publisher Mitch Bettis and his wife, Meg, have sold[Read More…]
Bettis family announces change of Herald Times ownership
RBC I The oldest, continuously operated business in Rio Blanco County has new owners. Niki and Pat Turner have purchased the Herald Times newspaper from Mitch and Meg Bettis. The Turners begin their ownership today.
Off-highway vehicle trail rides new to Septemberfest
RANGELY I New this year at Septemberfest, off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts will have two opportunities to tour some of the trails around Rangely. Locals Brad and Michelle Casto and Jeff and Rebecca Rector have organized the events on Saturday and Sunday and will serve as guides to some of the[Read More…]
Classifieds: September 1, 2016
Ads for 09/01/16 ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations online at: www.parks.state.co.us RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and Park, Meeker. AA & Al-Anon Meetings – Rangely Alcoholics Anonymous – Open meetings Tues &[Read More…]
Meeker task force seeks old town, Rio Theater photos
MEEKER I The Meeker National Historic District Task Force is seeking photos and stories about downtown Meeker historic buildings and residences. A special need is a photo of the Rio Theatre building, which was demolished and replaced with the Rio Blanco County Abstract building in the 1970s. Please contact the[Read More…]
CPW offers game dressing class
RBC I With the big game hunting seasons approaching quickly, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering “Field Dressing 101,” another in a long line of free seminars geared toward helping hunters have a successful season.
Three major border collie competitions on slate for next month
MEEKER I The route from the Heber Valley, Utah, through Meeker to Carbondale will go to the dogs from Labor Day through mid-September. Border collies, that is, doing their stuff at three top-notch sheepherding events.
