RANGELY I Community officials have long been concerned with the affordability and availability of housing, whether for rent or for purchase.
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Letters to the Editor: July 5, 2012
Thank you RBC! Dear Editor: I would like to thank the people of Rio Blanco County for their support and for voting in the primary election.
Hurricanes!
The Hurricanes split up this past weekend to race in both Delta and Powell, Wyo.
Birth: Isaac England
Big brother Austin would like to announce to the world the birth of his baby brother Isaac Calen England born June 1, 2012,
Meeker baseball teams win titles, 11-12 undefeated
MEEKER I Two Meeker youth baseball teams won their age brackets in the season-ending recreation league tournaments last week and one of Meeker’s two 11-12-year-old teams capped off an undefeated season with a championship on their home field. Meeker’s I and II 8-10 teams played in Craig and Meeker II[Read More…]
Cody Canada and the Departed
MEEKER I Cody Canada was 16 years old when he made his way from Yukon to Stillwater, Okla. He had been searching for some inspiration; a place to call home musically.
Thwarted bank robbery lives on at Meeker Range Call
MEEKER I Every year, a dedicated bunch of Meeker locals return to the scene of the crime: the 1896 attempted armed robbery of Meeker’s bank. While none of the actors were alive back then, many of them can trace their family history back to the original participants.
Winter or summer: There’s always a Hilkey helping
RBC I From the snow on the mountaintops to the dirt in the arena, Don and Rosemary Hilkey help make events special in Meeker.
Eagle Scout, VFW conduct flag ceremony
MEEKER I Eagle Scout Collin Cochran will join VFW Commander Tom Kilduff and members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in conducting an official and patriotic flag retirement ceremony on the courthouse lawn immediately following the conclusion of the parade.
Ute Park venue new to Range Call
MEEKER I Located immediately west of Meeker, Ute Park is the July 7 concert site. Gates will open at 5 p.m., with Cody Canada and the Departed taking the stage at 7 p.m. Vendor booths will be open at 5 p.m., providing food, wares and entertainment. Hot air balloon rides,[Read More…]
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Happy Independence Day
Today we celebrate the signing of America’s Declaration of Independence. Our independence has come at a high cost of human service and sacrifice paid for by men and women who are or have served our country in the armed forces.
News Briefs: July 5, 2012
Donations for veteran’s memorial
