MEEKER | A fund for Kristina (Nay) Wright, daughter of George and Patsy Nay, has been set up at First National Bank to help cover the cost of her medical expenses.
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Rec. Center repairs…
Flooring has been ordered to replace the two racquetball court floors ruined by a fire suppression system valve break at the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park (WRBM) recreation center last month.
Meeker trustee seat available
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker is accepting applications to fill the vacant seat of Trustee Andy Thomson.
Commissioners approve cell tower, defend 2nd amendment
RBC I Rio Blanco County commissioners signed a resolution to approve a Special Use Permit, with eight conditions, for Mercury Towers to construct a 105-foot telecommunication tower on land owned by Joe and Kelly Conrado.
Leap provides cash assistance to help CO families
RBC I Despite Colorado’s mild winter, many Coloradans are still struggling with the costs of heating their homes. Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) offers help to eligible Coloradans by providing financial assistance with home heating bills. LEAP began accepting applications on Nov. 1, 2012, and will continue to accept[Read More…]
Plans move ahead: Wild horses threaten agriculture, ranchers
RBC I Ranchers are drawing up allotment management plans with range management specialists after the Bureau of Land Management’s withdrawal last month of a proposed decision to reduce herd grazing on its land by at least 50 percent starting in June.
VFW district meeting …
Bruce Dolan (standing in dark coat), state commander of the Department of Colorado Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., was in Meeker last Saturday for a district meeting held at Kilowatt Corner.
Commission adopts rules
RBC I Coloradans, conservationists, impacted landowners and legislative leaders criticized new setback rules passed by Governor Hickenlooper’s Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). While the new rules marginally increased setback distances, a number of loopholes and exemptions were included which effectively allow heavy industrial oil and gas development even[Read More…]
Rules to limit drilling impacts final
RBC I The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission gave final approval to the strongest rules in the country for limiting the impact of drilling near residences and other occupied buildings. Today’s final approval by a vote of 8 to 1 follows the commission’s preliminary vote to approve on Jan.[Read More…]
Rangely chamber hosts annual Crab Crack
A record 306 tickets were sold for the annual Crab Crack, sponsored by the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce last Saturday, filling the Colorado Room in the Weiss Center on the CNCC campus. Awards were announced by emcee Tim Webber and presented by RACC executive director Brooke Loshe.
HOME OF: Colby and Jennifer Goddard
RANGELY | This weeks “home of” honorees are Colby and Jennifer Goddard of Rangely.
Dear Editor: Thank you
Dear Editor: We would like to thank Tractor Supply in Grand Junction for inviting the Rangely Animal Shelter to participate in the Pet-adopt-a-thon Saturday, Feb. 9.
