RANGELY I “A lot of surrounding towns don’t have baseball in the summer, so myself, Gary (Denny) and Wes (Torsell) want everyone who wants to, to be able to play ball,” said Paul Fortunato, who just finished coaching his seventh season of Rio Blanco American Legion baseball.
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Cell phones sought for soldier calls
RANGELY I Each week, the Cell Phones for Soldiers program mails approximately 12,000 calling cards to veterans at home and soldiers overseas. Each card provides veterans and troops 2-1/2 hours of talk time with family and friends.
Letter to the Editor: Salute to Jon Wangnild
Dear Editor: On behalf of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, we would like to thank all of the agencies, entities and community members who contributed so much to the funeral service and ceremony for wildlife officer Jon Wangnild, whom we tragically lost on June 27.
Meeker girl wins $1,000 Sheepdog Trial scholarship
MEEKER I Volunteers are the lifeblood of any vibrant community and an essential part of what led to Aubrey Walsh of Meeker being named the recipient of the 2013 Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarship.
4-H Livestock Team ends successful season
RBC I The Rio Blanco County 4-H Livestock Judging Team competed in 11 contests in 2013, put three members on the Colorado State 4-H All-State Livestock Judging Teams and won at least one national trip to the Western National Round-Up FFA Livestock Judging contest in January.
Obituary: Paul Elder
Paul Elder, 55, was a man who lived life to the fullest. He was known for his generous spirit and his outgoing nature.
Letter to the Editor: Rethink uses for old elementary school
Dear Editor: I have recently returned home from what has become my annual visit to your fine town. I am a Colorado native (grew up in Denver) who now lives on the East Coast. But my family has generations-long ties to Rio Blanco and Moffat counties.
Monday new deadline for RBC fair booths
RBC | The booth and vendor sign-up deadline has been extended to Monday to encourage people of the community to sign-up for a booth at the 2013 Rio Blanco County Fair, which will carry the theme of “Red, White and Moo!”
Circus performers keep rare art form alive for new era
RBC I This weekend, Rio Blanco County residents watched aerialists spin overhead, a draft horse thundering alongside a miniature pony and a lion named Francis showing some serious attitude. What viewers may not have realized was that they were watching an art form that, while increasingly rare in the United[Read More…]
From My Window… Commissioners face tough task picking new administrator
The Rio Blanco County commissioners are currently mulling over and have interviewed three candidates for county administrator to succeed Kimberly Bullen, who resigned in April.
Refreshments on the lawn…
Offering popcorn, juice and other refreshments
Farrises invite pals for 50th on Saturday
MEEKER | Tom and Lori Farris of Meeker will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 20 at Circle Park.
