RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Bureau of Reclamation and the Western Colorado Wildlife Habitat Association are sponsoring six, limited, special access archery hunts in the Grand Valley this fall.
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Historical society has its quarterly meeting; reviews old local music
MEEKER I The quarterly meeting of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society drew large attendance from the community to reminisce about the early days of music in our valley.
Scoggins describes highs, lows in first year as RE-4 superintendent
RANGELY I A saying attributed to Confucius reads, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Almost a year into his role as Rangely School District superintendent, Matt Scoggins says with certainty that he loves his job and feels some elements[Read More…]
Sunset Climbing Club at CNCC offers open hours at climbing gym
RANGELY I From now until Aug. 11, beginning and experienced climbers can participate in Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) Sunset Climbing Club, with open hours at the college’s climbing gym Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m.
Rangely soldier awarded second achievement medal for his bravery
RANGELY I The Department of the Air Force awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (his second Oak Leaf Cluster) to Staff Sgt. Kyle T. Pittman on May 10 for outstanding achievement on April 22, 2014.
MVB bank merger finalized
MEEKER I Hod Kosman, President/Chairman/CEO of Platte Valley Financial Service Companies, Inc., also known as Platte Valley Cos., announced Wednesday that the merger of Platte Valley Companies and Mountain Valley Bank has been finalized.
Udall seeks fall interns
RBC I U.S. Sen. Mark Udall’s offices in Colorado and in Washington, D.C., are accepting internship applications from undergraduate students and recent graduates for the fall. The program offers students the opportunity for public service and to learn hands-on about constituent services and the legislative process.
Kids and their bikes…
As part of Bike to Work Day on June 25, dozens of children from Meeker gathered at the old elementary school downtown to take part in safety classes, bike inspections by the Meeker Police Department, a bike rodeo and some fun rides around the area. The event was sponsored by[Read More…]
Rio Blanco’s unemployment down again
RBC I The unemployment rates in Rio Blanco County and the State of Colorado continued to drop in May, setting a strong trend of new jobs as the state heads into summer.
Miller moths play vital role in life of area bears
RBC I Last year, I wrote a column for the Casper Citizen touting the annual migration of lowly miller moths (the army cutworm, Euxoa auxiliaris) through Wyoming as something to be celebrated. I said it was a lot like other great migrations made over hundreds of miles by creatures such[Read More…]
Guest Editorial: Paonia could become marijuana capital
RBC I In the garden of my cousin, Sepp, in Germany’s Black Forest, there is a big tree that produces lots of yellow plums every year.
PMC offers foot clinic
MEEKER I Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will be offering its monthly foot clinic on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at The Pines Apts., 875 Water St.
