RBC I Sometimes when you see something that is wrong, you know you need to do something about it. Nine years ago, I was serving as the state representative in District 56, representing the people of Eagle, Lake and Summit counties in the Colorado House of Representatives. Someone was upset[Read More…]
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Understanding new tax exemptions
RBC I On May 14 the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution 12-15 allowing three new sales tax exemptions to the original sales tax resolution. These are already exempt at the state level and will now be exempt at the county level effective July 1. Some vendors[Read More…]
Mural showcases local industries, attractions
RANGELY I Until the 1980s, when Dawna Wardell first painted the west wall at 117 W. Main St., the building was serviceable but not noticeable. It housed The Insurance Office in the 1960s and the Family Video store in the ’80s and ’90s. Wardell’s mural, a mountain scene depicting deer[Read More…]
Drought demands extra measures at WREA
MEEKER I With the drought conditions and fire danger at historic levels around the state, White River Electric has implemented changes to its normal procedures in restoring power in the event of an electrical power outage.
Letters to the Editor: July 19, 2012
Thank you for school supply support Dear Editor: Dave and Enid Steffen (The Bakery and The Thrift and Gift Shop) would like to thank everyone for all the help with the school supplies over the years.
Watt family has long history in Meeker
MEEKER I The Watt family gathered for a reunion on the Fourth of July to celebrate generations of family and fun.
Grand opening …
Shepherd’s Office Outfitters held a grand opening of its new office supply store which offers electronics, travel, cellular services and of course office supplies at 640 Main St. in downtown Meeker.
Engagement: Cochran~McKinney
Sydney Rose Cochran proudly presents her mother, Rhonda Faye Cochran, to Vincent Lee McKinney, father of Rueben, Elijah, Michah and Hannah, to be joined in holy matrimony Aug. 11, 2012, at Meeker United Methodist Church in Meeker, Colo., at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow. No gifts please.
Home of: Rex and Mary Allred
RANGELY | Celebrating their golden wedding anniversary July 21 are longtime Rangely residents Rex and Mary Allred.
News Briefs: July 19, 2012
Rangely dog wash Sunday, July 22 RANGELY | Make plans to attend The Dog Wash this Sunday, July 22 at Elks Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come get your dog washed and support the Rangely Animal Shelter.
Rio Blanco County’s Got Talent
RBC I This year, 4-H coordinator Roxie Leischer decided that the Rio Blanco County Fair should add something offered at fairs across Colorado: a talent show.
Glasscock receives medal
MEEKER I Brice Glasscock, an IT technician for Rio Blanco County and a Staff Sergeant in the 928th Area Support Medical Battalion (ASMC) National Guard Unit based in Montrose, Colo., was surprised when his commander, Major Ed McLean, presented him with the Meritorious Service Medal last weekend when he reported[Read More…]
