“You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair.” ~ Old Chinese Proverb Every time I think I’ve mastered the art of grief — and it is an art, in that it’s intensely personal and wildly[Read More…]
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The fur-bearing trout
There has been an unconfirmed sighting of a rare fur-bearing trout this weekend at Lake Avery. This reporter accepted the story with a certain amount of skepticism. I consider all fish stories suspect unless accompanied by a catch or at least a photo of the catch. Tales of record-breaking fish[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Libraries connect communities
The role that a library serves in a community is unique. It is the one place that everyone of all ages can research information, as well as check out books and other reading materials or stay for a bit to use the computers. Yet, the best thing about the public[Read More…]
CNCC focuses on sustainability to better serve community
This edition marks the third month of highlighting Colorado Northwestern’s priorities identified in its 2023-28 Strategic Plan. Sustainability is this month’s priority of focus. Though we view sustainability with a broad lens, our overarching goal is to mobilize resources and regulate their use with a focus on creating a strong[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: April 6, 2023
Coffee Talk April 7 Meeker | Join Rio Blanco County Assessor Renae Nielson at Streamline Realty on Friday, April 7 at 8 a.m. for the next Coffee Talk. This month’s topic is “Understanding Property Assessments.” 600 Main St. in Meeker. PEO meeting April 10 Meeker | The Meeker P.E.O. Chapter[Read More…]
Mary Dillon retires after 15 years of WIC service
RBC | “I never felt like I was going to work; I was going to see my friends.” Mary Dillon has humbly served as Rio Blanco County’s “WIC lady” — WIC stands for Women, Infants, Children — for 15 years, and her last day was March 30, 2023. Mary Dillon[Read More…]
CORA sheds light on missing funds, but questions remain
RBC | “I’m trying to thread a needle here, while having an upset public, without screwing up a process — a legal process and investigation,” said Alden Vanden Brink, director of the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD). He spoke to the HT regarding the ongoing FBI investigation into the[Read More…]
Days Gone By: April 6, 2023
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Lady Panthers celebrate season accomplishments
The Rangely High School lady Panthers celebrated their end of season in grand style this year with a luau event. The event was put on by Cheri Smith and Brooke Lohse for the 2022-2023 lady Panthers who finished in seventh place at state with a 19-6 overall record, a Western[Read More…]
Prescribed fire planned at Rio Blanco County’s Aldrich Lakes this spring
RBC | Fire managers from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit are closely monitoring conditions as they plan several prescribed fires on federal lands Eagle, Mesa, Pitkin and Rio Blanco counties in the coming weeks. Prescribed fires are carefully planned burns to reduce dense vegetation and other fuels,[Read More…]
RBC Historical Society to host quilt raffle
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society (RBCHS) has recently acquired a bingo/raffle license through the state of Colorado and will host its first raffle during the quarterly membership meeting on April 16, 2023. All are welcome to attend the meeting and to participate in the raffle. The Historical[Read More…]
Rangely approves CTO grant app
RANGELY | Rangely trustees met March 14 and 28 in regular meetings. Business conducted at those meetings is as follows: Trustees approved an application for a Colorado Tourism Office grant in the amount of $3,000 for social media; the Town’s match for this is $2,000. The board also approved the[Read More…]
