RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4-H state judging team members were Stacey Fitzgibbons, Morgan Neilson, Colter Otwell and Maclaine Shults. They competed against 13 other senior judging teams from across Colorado, plus 14 additional outstanding Colorado 4-H livestock judging individuals.
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There’s no place for church building to go
MEEKER I There are plenty of churches in Meeker providing a variety of options for worship services every week. Need to find a new church home? It will take three months just to visit each one.
Classifieds: July 15, 2010 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]
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.
