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Saddle Up: Meeker’s Klenda wins international award for his saddle making
MEEKER I Bob Klenda still has the first saddle he ever made. That was nearly 50 years ago. “I made it for myself, and I’ve still got it,” said the longtime saddle maker. Since then, Klenda, 74, figures he’s made “somewhere close to 500 saddles.”
Co. commission, coroner positions on Aug. 10 ballot
Editor’s note: Ballots for the Aug. 10 primary election will be mailed July 19 to registered voters. There are two contested races in the mail-in election, with three Republican candidates vying for a seat on the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners and three Republican candidates running for the position[Read More…]
‘Run for Your Life’ 5K results
Overall Runner Female: Krista Benner 21:53.44 Male: Paul Armstrong 19:13.50 Overall Walker Female: Laura Pessel 35:41.93 Male: Johnny Roybal 38:33.18
Valuation remains above $1 billion
RBC I Despite a reduction of about $14 million in the county’s 2010 assessed value, for the second year in a row the total has surpassed $1 billion. The county’s 2010 assessed valuation, which won’t be finalized until December at the time of re-certification, is $1,147,565,000, as of July 9.
Burglary reported at RDH pharmacy
RANGELY I Officers responded Tuesday to a report of a burglary at the Rangely District Hospital Pharmacy at the former Early Education Center building, 402 W. Main St.
Caves will be closed statewide on July 19
RBC I Colorado cavers have been notified that all Colorado, South Dakota and most Wyoming public caves with the U.S. Forest Service will be closed, starting July 19, to protect bats from White-Nose Syndrome, which is caused by fungus and disturbs the animals during hibernation,
Letter: The Bronco has closed, but staff says thanks
To the folks of Rangely and CNCC students, past and present, I’d like to give you all a special thanks and let you know that the last time you were in the Bronco was your last time. Sorry to say the Bronco will not re-open this next semester.
2010 Range Call Parade results:
Best of Show — RBC Historical Society Most Creative — Rio Blanco County Judge’s Choice — Colorado Division of Wildlife People’s Choice — Grand Marshals Dave and Enid Steffen
Range Call Ranch Rodeo results:
First-place overall (buckle): Coley Turner, Travis Anderson, Lenny Klinglesmith, Buddy Pakuer, Ellie Anderson and Casey Turner. Second-place overall (high money winners): Christy Atwood, Rowdy Atwood, Travis Anderson, Neil Brennan, Bailey Atwood and Kash Atwood.
Letter: ‘Crazy’ idea proposed for Septemberfest
Septemberfest is quickly approaching upon us here in Rangely; I’ve come up with an idea for the event, but I’m gonna need some help. Here’s what I have planned, I would like to have a “Crazy Quilt” made by different people in the community and then all sewn together to[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago • The prizes for best float in the parade went to Shepherd Service Station, first place; Meeker Market, second place. Third place went to the little Hilkey boy with his sheep, parading for Simms-Moulton Stores, Co.
