RANGELY I The CNCC Foundation held its annual retreat Sept. 6 and 7, when several activities took place at foundation board member Bud Striegel’s mountain ranch, a productive setting for those in attendance.
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Register cell phones for reverse 911
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Meeker and Rangely police departments, will mail a flier this week that encourages all residents to sign up for the cell phone registration and CodeRED (the 911 reverse calling system).
Chamber award…
Several Meeker residents representing the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and the Meeker VFW Post were in Fort Collins Sept. 11 to accept the award for the “Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial,” which won the Best Small Town Public Space Project in a statewide contest sponsored by Downtown Colorado Inc., and[Read More…]
Rangely Elks Lodge…
On Sept. 16, Rangley Elks Lodge No. 1907 welcomed new District Deputy Governor Kirt Biesemeyer from Summit County. Biesemeyer was making the rounds to lodges within his district, and he just wanted to introduce himself to everyone and get to know a little bit about each lodge he will oversee.
Hiking team…
Rangely Junior/Senior High School is starting a new tradition with the physical education department offering recreational opportunities for the students.
It’s not too early to get a flu shot
RBC I During the 2013-14 flu season, there were 1,759 hospitalizations in Colorado caused by the flu. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment advises people to get a vaccine as soon as possible to protect themselves from seasonal influenza. The vaccine now is available at most physician’s offices[Read More…]
WREA …
More than 229 members were registered and 375 persons were fed Sept. 10 as members of the White River Electric Coop attended the annual WREA Membership Luncheon at the Fairfield Center in Meeker.
Letter to the Editor: Meeker Classic board thanks community
Dear Editor: As we button up the hatches from another year of sheepdog trials, the Meeker Classic Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to so many in the community who make this event possible.
Fossil damaged at Monument
DINOSAUR I Rangers are seeking information related to recent fossil damage and theft on the Fossil Discovery Trail at Dinosaur National Monument.
Meeker’s volleyball team captures pair of victories over weekend
MEEKER I The Meeker High School volleyball team came away with two more wins over the weekend, improving its overall record to 8-2.
From My Window: Vegas fun, but glad to be home; fall colors peaking
I want to thank Jeff Burkhead, who returned to Rio Blanco County last week so my wife and I could slide away for a couple of days of badly needed vacation.
Rangely volleyball 1-2 over the weekend
RANGELY I The Rangely High School volleyball team went won one and lost two matches over the weekend, beating Vail Mountain on Thursday before falling to Meeker and Hotchkiss on Friday and Saturday.
