RBC I Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) is a contagious disease that afflicts horses, livestock, wildlife and even humans has found its way into northwestern Colorado and Rio Blanco County. The disease is caused by a virus which although rarely life threatening, can have significant financial impact on the horse industry.
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Shults earns sixth term on Colorado all state 4-H livestock judging team
MEEKER I Meeker resident Madi Shults earned all state judging team honors again in 2015. She has earned a spot on the all state team since 2010. She was honored at the Colorado State Fair (CSF) All State Recognition Program that was held prior to the CSF Champion Market Hog[Read More…]
Obituary: Kenneth James Covay
Kenneth James Covay, 71, passed from this world on Thursday evening, Sept. 3, 2015, at Summerlin Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev. He was born in Moline, Ill., on April 30, 1944.
Joyce Rankin elected to state board of education
RBC I Anyone who attended the July 20 public school finance forum in Meeker, led by state representative Bob Rankin, R-Carbondale, knows Joyce Rankin has been an able aide to her husband, on education matters especially. Now Mrs. Rankin has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the State Board[Read More…]
Milk Creek Battlefield Park dedication set for Sept. 26
MEEKER I After years of developing the Milk Creek Battlefield Park, which marks the graves of Army soldiers and Native American warriors who were in battle on this site 136 years ago this month, Rio Blanco County Historical Society is hosting a dedication to commemorate the site improvements and this[Read More…]
Obituary: Mildred Allene (Latham) Mann
On Aug. 30, 2015, Mildred Allene Mann née Latham did not die. She walked on, out of this life and welcomed by God our Creator into the next. Allene, as everyone knew her, was born in Gainesville, Texas, on Nov. 5, 1924. She was graduated from Monahans High School in[Read More…]
Co-existence of energy development and mule deer in Piceance Basin presents challenges and opportunities
RBC I A recently released study by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Colorado State University describing the effects of energy development on mule deer in the Piceance Basin has prompted public discussion and media reports about energy companies and wildlife, and whether the two can coexist. Piceance Basin is an[Read More…]
MHS Volleyball…
The Meeker varsity volleyball team, which consists of Kinzy Burke, Jenna Walsh, Halle Ahrens, Peyton Burke, Reese Pertile, Avery Watt, Maggie Phelan, Kassie Luce, Krissie Luce and Lori Ann Klinglesmith, lost to Vail Christian 3-1 in their first match at home this season. Meeker will play in Grand Junction on[Read More…]
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Boudreaux wins Ladies’ Club golf championship
RANGELY I Ten women played for the Rangely Ladies Club championship on the Cedar Ridges Golf Course and Ellen Boudreaux won the title and bragging rights for the next year.
EPA proposes methane reduction
RBC I The Environmental Protection Agency proposed last week to reduce emissions of methane from the oil and gas industry across the country, targeting new wells and equipment but also providing guidelines for existing wells and equipment in areas with poor air quality.
