RBC I Everyone is jammed into a yellow school bus, chattering in anticipation of a planned snowshoe outing at Snoqualmie Pass, some 40 minutes outside Seattle. Joe Camacho, an educator and one of the trip leaders, begins an orientation, holding up a pair of gaiters. The coverings are zipped together[Read More…]
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ERBM gears up for Town Park project; new programs coming
MEEKER I The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District announced Friday that a contract has been awarded to Hudspeth & Associates, Inc., as general contractor for the construction of the second phase of renovation improvements to Meeker Town Park.
Expansion planned for Meeker Fire Department
MEEKER I The Meeker Fire Department will soon be tearing down a portion of the building next door to the fire station to make room for a new addition that will better meet the needs of the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District.
Bear-aware videos now available
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife has announced the release of four bear-aware videos to educate the public about how to deal with bears in Colorado.
Clark Edwards repeats his win in Rangely men’s golf championship
RANGELY I Thirty-three golfers, including two from the eastern town of Rio Blanco County, played in the annual Rangely Men’s Club Championship, and defending champion Clark Edwards not only defended his title, he dominated the championship flight.
Education a major component of Meeker Classic sheepdog trials
MEEKER I As September rolls around in Northwest Colorado, a few things become very evident. The weather begins to cool (at least at night), leaves start to change and the scene at Ute Park in Meeker transforms into a five-day event centered on sheepdog trialing, education and entertainment. Known as[Read More…]
WREA returns $1.13 million to 2002 members
MEEKER I This week, White River Electric Association mailed capital credit checks to members who had electric service in 2002 as part of the cooperative’s patronage capital payout.
Meeker Cowboys hold golf play but getting ready for football
MEEKER I The Meeker High School football team was the host of the annual Cowboy Kickoff Classic golf tournament, and the Cowboys will open the season Friday on the road in Ault against the Highland Huskies.
Survey evaluation process begins for Meeker Historic District proposal
MEEKER I The survey and evaluation nomination process for the Meeker National Historic District designation has begun and will continue for the next 24 months.
Archery season begins…
Clarification on MSD carryover
MEEKER I Last week’s headline in the Rio Blanco Herald Times regarding school finance contained an inaccurate interpretation of information made available by the school district, Superintendent Chris Selle said.
