Aug. 26, 1946 ~ Jan. 8, 2025 James “Jim” Bruce Claybaugh, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2025, in Rangely, Colorado, at the age of 78. Jim was born on Aug. 26, 1946, at the old St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado,[Read More…]
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Obituary – Gregory Alan Glasgow
March 19, 1950 ~ Jan. 3, 2025 Greg was born on March 19, 1950, to Glen I. Glasgow and Mary M. Glasgow in Hayden, Colorado. Greg graduated from Meeker High School in 1968. He furthered his education at Mesa State College in Grand Junction for two years. He then transferred[Read More…]
Obituary – Sally Ridings
Oct. 13, 1931 ~ Dec. 31, 2024 Sally Ridings, also known as Ineva Arlene Cook, after a long battle with dementia passed away in the presence of her loved ones at the Rangely District Hospital on Dec. 31, 2024. Sally was born Oct. 13, 1931, as Ineva Arlene Cook to[Read More…]
Obituary – Eric Wayne Lone
Jan. 21, 1970 ~ Dec. 5, 2024 Eric Wayne Lone, 54, of Cordova, Tennessee, passed away on Dec. 5, 2024, from unconfirmed complications of pancreatic cancer. Eric was born on Jan. 21, 1970, to Ruth Arlene (Henne) and Ronald Wayne Lone in Englewood, Colorado. Growing up, Eric lived in many[Read More…]
Days Gone By – January 16th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A substantial code of ethics is much more valuable than a historic coat of arms. The backbone of weather is broke, and so far it has been a mild and pleasant one. A very enjoyable tea party was given under the auspices of the[Read More…]
Obituary: James “Jim” Bruce Claybaugh
Aug. 26, 1946 ~ Jan. 8, 2025 James “Jim” Bruce Claybaugh, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2025, in Rangely, Colorado, at the age of 78. Jim was born on Aug. 26, 1946, at the old St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado,[Read More…]
Need to get rid of that old Christmas tree?
RBC | White River Alliance is using used Christmas trees that are free of tinsel and other decorations to help restore inactive riparian areas.The trees act as a biodegradable obstacle that slows the water down, allowing sediment to drop in the channel instead of the river, and grasses to grow[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Dec 29, 2024 – Jan 4, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 12/30/2024 @11:54 am. Deputies responded to a car fire at the 39 mile-marker on Highway 64. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames when deputies arrived. There was nobody in or around the vehicle. Rangley Volunteer Fire Dept. responded to put[Read More…]
New Colorado laws in effect as of 2025
RBC | A number of new laws are officially in effect as of Jan. 1, 2025. Here are a few to be aware of: Distracted Driving The existing ban on texting while driving has been expanded to include a ban on the use of cell phones and other handheld electronics[Read More…]
Get help keeping those resolutions- Rio Blanco County resident launches faith and fitness business — Coombs Strength and Conditioning
RBC | With 2025 officially here, many people make New Year’s resolutions to get fit, but what if there was a place where you could build both your body and your faith? Tytus Coombs, a Rangely resident and owner of Coombs Strength and Conditioning, is excited to offer services[Read More…]
Part 3: Colorado has big dreams to use more water from the Colorado River. But will planned reservoirs ever be built?
Cities, conservancy districts, energy companies own rights for 2.6 million acre-feet of additional water storage on the Western Slope. Editor’s Note: This is the third and final part of an in-depth story published by Aspen Journalism in December. RBC | One reason these proposed reservoirs don’t seem to worry[Read More…]
Circle Park to close for construction starting Jan. 13
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker and ERBM Recreation and Park District will close Circle Park to the public starting Jan. 13 in order to accommodate the construction of enhanced access to the White River and stabilization of the riverbank. We kindly request that the public refrain from crossing the[Read More…]
