RANGELY I For the past six years, the Rangely Hurricanes swim team has competed in the annual Colorado Seasonal Club State Championships, and they have returned with the team championship trophy in the small club division each year. This year was no different — in addition to the team title,[Read More…]
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Letter to the Editor: Friendly but not welcoming
Dear Editor: My name is Joannie Tripe and I have lived in Meeker since 1998. I just finished reading your column, “From My Window,” in the Aug. 1 edition of the Rio Blanco Herald Times. I found today’s article really struck a chord with me. I agree with you that[Read More…]
From My Window… Hunting season shaping up as best in many years
Having just spoken to the last of the five area wildlife managers in Northwest Colorado, I’d say all conditions exist in this quadrant of the state for darned good hunting, regardless of the species being sought.
Spotlight on new CNCC staff
RANGELY I Liz Johnson is a new member of the Colorado Northwestern Community College physical and life science faculty on the Craig campus.
New outdoor leadership coordinator at CNCC
RANGELY I “Hello” and “welcome” are words John Whipple says he keeps hearing all around the Colorado Northwest Community College campus as the new outdoor leadership coordinator.
Union lends hand…
Fire season in Colorado and Wyoming is picking up and Union Wireless is helping to keep the dedicated firefighters connected via wireless communications for their safety and security.
Leftover hunting licenses set for sale
RBC I Leftover big game hunting licenses went on sale Tuesday at Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices and license retailers statewide.
CPW to offer safety class this weekend
MEEKER I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering novice hunters from the Meeker area a final opportunity to take their required Hunter Education class from an agency instructor before this fall’s big game hunting seasons.
After a three-year closure, Spring Cave will reopen until Aug. 15
MEEKER I As many people are aware, Spring Cave has been closed for the last three years due to the threat of White-nose syndrome (WNS), a disease caused by the fungus, Geomyces destructans (Gd), that has resulted in the mortality of more than 5 million bats since 2006.
Plein Air artists sought in Meeker
MEEKER | Local artists are encouraged to be a part of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce’s Plein Air Meeker 2013 art competition and exhibit.
Vandalism…
Some unknown person or persons apparently tried to dig up and make off with roughly 15 to 20 plants Saturday night or early Sunday at Meeker’s Sanderson Hills Park.
RBC project coordinator to play big role
RBC I Feeling there has been little progress in the recent past, even on small projects, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners are looking forward to the work to be done by new county project coordinator Eric Jacquez, who has started work at the newly created job.
