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County jobless rate falls 1 percent

RBC I As the summer progresses, the unemployment rate in Rio Blanco County continues to lower with the outlook improving. In May, Rio Blanco had the second-highest unemployment rate in Colorado’s 64 counties while in June that figure improved to the No. 61 county in the state and in July[Read More…]

Cribbage tournament Sunday

RANGELY I The annual WRBM Septemberfest cribbage tournament will be held Sunday, Sept. 4 beginning at 2 p.m. at the Rangely Elks Club at 633 Main St. This year’s tournament will be a single-play, double-elimination format. Tournament participation is $10 per person. All are welcome to participate.

Longest-running state newspapers

Compiled by the Denver Public Libary The Weekly Register-Call (Central City) July 26, 1868 – Present Originally founded as the Central City Register (July 26, 1868). Merged with the Evening Call (founded Feb. 16, 1878) on May 27, 1878 to form the Daily Register-Call, which ran until Nov. 3, 1890.[Read More…]

K9 Nose Work Trials need volunteer vehicles for use

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…]