RBC I The Miles For Smiles program, part of Kids In Need of Dentistry (KIND), was discontinued the first week of November.
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COGCC approves protections
RBC I The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation has approved pioneering new groundwater protection rules considered among the strongest in the country. The new regulations mark another innovative step in Colorado’s pacesetting regulation of this important industry.
Obituary: Stephan D. Barley
Born to Melvin and JoAnne Barley in Meeker, Colo., Steve spent his childhood exploring the mountains and meadows surrounding Meeker. He attended Meeker schools, graduating from Meeker High School in 1981.
RHS beats MHS with 3-pointer
RANGELY I Rangely senior Cory Evans hit a three-pointer with 2.7 seconds left to play on his home court, to give his team a one-point victory (28-27) over the Meeker Cowboys Tuesday last.
Retirement…
Forest Service employees Ron Taussig and Linn Pettijohn recently retired.
Cardboard Derby results
MEEKER I The annual cardboard derby, hosted by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, had more than 55 participants from all age groups last weekend.
4-H registration underway in RBC
RBC I 4-H is a community of young people learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. Studies show 4-Hers say they are better decision makers, problem solvers, public speakers and record keepers because of 4-H. They also credit 4-H with helping them develop leadership skills and commitment to their communities. In[Read More…]
Community Networking Group meeting
RANGLEY | The next Community Networking Group meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 22 in the Weiss Conference Room on the CNCC campus in Rangley from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Funeral Notice: Ronald Dean Leeper
Funeral services for Ronald Dean Leeper born Aug. 26, 1938, and passed away Jan. 15, 2013, will be held Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at the Fairfield Center in Meeker at 11 a.m., with a reception and luncheon a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys split the weekend
MEEKER I As the fifth-ranked team in Colorado 2A girls’ basketball, Meeker’s lady Cowboys headed to Hotchkiss Jan. 11 and hosted the number 10 ranked Paonia Eagles on Saturday. Meeker started the Hotchkiss game with a bucket from Piper Haney and the Bulldogs answered with two on their own. Taylor[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: The train to Auschwitz II is waiting at the station
Dear Editor: The mainstream media will deny tactics by the Obama administration that includes arrest and execution of our citizens without due process of law. The 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, signed into law on Jan. 2, 2013, by President Obama allows the arrest and indefinite military detention of U.S.[Read More…]
Weed and Pest District meets Monday
RBC | The Piceance Creek Weed and Pest District will meet Monday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Piceance community building.



