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Chambers name members of the week

RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is McGuire Auto Parts. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Rocky Mountain Well Service.

Historical society meets Sunday afternoon

MEEKER I This Sunday, the Rio Blanco County Historical Society will host a quarterly meeting of the members at the Kilowatt Korner, Sixth and Market St. A potluck dinner will begin at 1 p.m., followed by a short business meeting, and then a presentation.

Trey Morris wins showdown at state fair

MEEKER I There were greater rewards this year for hog exhibitors at the Colorado State Fair. The Showmaster Showdown, a competition that awarded the top youth hog exhibitor with a $1,000 college savings bond, 100 pounds of Showmaster feed and an embroidered camp chair.

Skull is closer to being identified

MEEKER I The mystery of an unidentified skull — discovered in a field more than 45 years ago — may be a step closer to being solved. After seeing a photograph of the skull published Sept. 9 in the Herald Times, along with a request from Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s[Read More…]

Voter registration deadline is Monday

RBC I Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 2 general election. Mail-in ballot applications (formerly known as absentee ballots) are available at the county clerk’s office in Meeker (555 Main St.) or at the Western Annex in Rangely (17497 Highway 64).

Silt woman injured in motorcycle wreck

MEEKER I A 40-year-old woman, who was the passenger on a motorcycle that was involved in an accident last Sunday at the intersection of Highways 13 and 64, remains in critical condition.

Nate Bradfield on his way to winning wings at AFA

Taking to the skies as an Air Force pilot is Nate Bradfield’s goal. But, for now, his feet are firmly planted on the ground. Nate is a first-year cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Basically, that means his world revolves around rigorous academic and physical demands,[Read More…]