It’s exciting having two sets of twins pictured on the front page, possibly the oldest and youngest in Rio Blanco County. I’m glad we asked if Henry Bates Creecy was the first baby born in 2011 in Rio Blanco County, after putting him on the top of page one in[Read More…]
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Cowboys win at home, Vail Mountain
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys boys’ basketball team advanced their record to 7-4 with two wins over the past week. Tuesday, Meeker defeated cross-county rivals, the Rangely Panthers, 62-42. Friday night the Cowboys traveled to Vail to take on the Vail Mountain Gore Rangers, the distance may have been greater[Read More…]
Americans resolve to eat healthy
So, you’ve resolved to eat healthier in 2011. Now what? Pioneers Medical Center can show you how RBC I Each year, countless Americans resolve to make eating healthy a priority. While many do it with the goal of losing weight, others understand that eating healthy can do more than just[Read More…]
Meeker Chamber member of the week
MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the week is The Tan Line & Salon. To read their story, please visit: www.meekerchamber.com.
Rangely Crab Crack sold out
RANGELY | The Annual Crab Crack to raise money for the CNCC Foundation will be held February 12 at the Weiss Center beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Spartan Times hosts wild game dinner
RANGELY I Elk and deer? Standard fare. Antelope? A little unusual, maybe. Mountain lion? Now we’re talking. Oryx? What’s oryx? For those of you brave enough to find out, the CNCC Spartan Times student newspaper will host its Second Annual Wild Game Dinner Saturday, Feb. 5 from 5:30 to 8[Read More…]
RBC planning commission adopts 2011 master plan
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Master Plan was adopted by the planning commission Jan. 15. The plan is the result of a process that began two years ago.
Public input wanted for TransWest EIS
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management, in cooperation with Western Area Power Administration, has recently announced it will prepare an environmental impact statement for the TransWest Express Transmission Project — a regional transmission system upgrade that will deliver 3,000 megawatts of clean energy from Wyoming to the Desert Southwest.[Read More…]
Rangely Elks chili cook off Superbowl Sun.
RANGELY | The Rangely Elks will sponsor a chili cook-off Superbowl Sunday, Feb. 6. First place winner will be added to the Elks Chili Cook-off Plaque of Fame. Judging starts at 3 p.m. Cash prizes for first, second and third place.
Free flu shots for veterans continue
RBC | Veterans can still get a free flu shot at the Grand Junction VA Medical Center or one of its clinics in Craig and Glenwood Spgs. Flu shots are given as follows:
Holding their ground: Burke pioneers
RBC I National twin day was Wednesday, Jan. 19. Our county has two men who truly epitomize the concept of family loyalty and hard work. Dean and Dale Burke live on the ranch their grandfather bought in 1886. The original 160 acres remains in the Burke name, a name frequently[Read More…]
Classifieds: January 27, 2011 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]
