RBC | Several 4-H kids from Rio Blanco County went to Durango, Colorado, last weekend to compete in their first contest of the season, the LaPlata County “Rumble in the Rockies” Livestock Judging Contest. Nine kids traveled to compete and all nine placed in the “Top 10” and had their[Read More…]
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EDITOR’S COLUMN: Wrong
“Aristocrats don’t notice philosophical conundra. They just ignore them. Philosophy includes contemplating the possibility that you might be wrong, sir, and a real aristocrat knows that he is always right. It’s not vanity, you understand, it’s built-in absolute certainty. They may sometimes be as mad as a hatful of spoons,[Read More…]
Long winter takes bite out of school utilities budget
MEEKER | High utility bills are taking a bite of out our budgets both personal and institutional. The Meeker School District reported nearly $33,000 in utility bills for February; approximately $17K was for natural gas and another $15K for electricity. Superintendent Chris Selle said he’s planning to review possible ways[Read More…]
April Fool’s Day
The origin of April Fool’s Day is not really known. In 18th century Britain, there was a two-day event that encouraged many of the jokes and pranks we still use for our April Fool’s Day. The first day was “Hunting the Gowk,” in which people were sent all over on[Read More…]
First bill signed into law
One of the top concerns that I hear from constituents is education, and as a former teacher myself, I have seen firsthand the state of our underfunded education system. In our rural schools, we struggle to fill open positions. The greatest impact of these open positions is on the students.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: March 30, 2023
Fairfield grant applications due April 3 MEEKER | Since April 1, 2023, falls on a Saturday, the deadline for Freeman E. Fairfield semi-annual grant applications will be 5 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2023. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker CO 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: March 28, 2023
WORK SESSIONS René Harden, representing the Radino Senior Center, asked if the seniors can take the county bus on an overnight trip in May. The seniors have raised their own funding for a trip and have 14 signed up to go. Permission was granted. RBC Extension Agent Linda Masters asked[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: MARCH 19-25, 2023
ARRESTSThere were 2 arrests this week. A 36-year-old female was arrested 3/19/2023 on a warrant. She bonded the same day. A 57-year-old female was arrested on 3/19/2023 on a warrant. She also bonded the same day. CALL SUMMARIES 3/19/2023 @ 10:45 am. A female party was arrested without incident by[Read More…]
Stakeholder committee seeks input on climate action
In October 2021, the Colorado Department of Health and Environment’s Air Pollution Control Division reached out to Colorado residents from communities across the state looking for input on what is most important to communities disproportionately impacted by climate change. Eight diverse applicants were selected from different regions of Colorado out[Read More…]
PANTHER PROM
Rangely High School celebrated Prom 2023 last weekend. Prom royalty included King Jamie Sanchez and Queen Rylee Allred, attendants Corbin Lucero, Whitney Rusher, Fisher Winder and Jasmine Talbot. Crown bearers were Treven and Lizlee. | KELSEY PETERS PHOTO
Shed collection prohibited through April 30
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife would like to remind the public that collection of shed antlers on all public lands west of Interstate 25 is prohibited from Jan. 1 through April 30. This restriction is in place to help protect wintering big-game animals and sage grouse from human disturbance[Read More…]
CAO shares data and performance numbers
MEEKER | Dr. Kevin Borchard continues to see high demand for his skilled surgical techniques and extensive fellowship training. Patients travel from all over the country to Meeker, Colorado, for his specialized orthopedic services. Because of this, Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Spine (CAO) continues to grow exponentially with[Read More…]
