Well, I gave you four choices last week: John Buford, Napoleon Bonaparte Buford, Abraham Buford II, and Buford T. Justice. If you are a Smokey and the Bandit movie fan, you quickly eliminated Sheriff Buford T. Justice played by Jackie Gleason. The other three names were all Civil War generals.[Read More…]
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The ‘energy gap’ nobody wants to tussle with
Many Western states have declared they will achieve all-renewable electrical goals in just two decades. Call me naïve, but haven’t energy experts predicted that wind, sun and other alternative energy sources aren’t up to the job? Alice Jackson, former CEO of Xcel energy’s Colorado operation, was blunt at a renewable[Read More…]
Become part of the family at The Little Bear Cafe
Meeker has been waiting what feels like ages for something new to fill the old Pizza Hut building at 390 Market St., and I am ecstatic to report that the wait is nearly over. Coming in January the Southern and Galbreath families will be opening the doors to their fresh[Read More…]
Mustang Makeover seeking trainers for 2023 event
If you’ve ever dreamed of training a wild horse, this may be your moment! In the Northwest corner of Colorado sits wild and still undiscovered Rio Blanco County. This area boasts the headwaters of the White River, set in the stunning vista of Trappers Lake. For the past four years[Read More…]
DERBY THIS WEEKEND!
ERBM Recreation & Park District’s annual cardboard derby is this Saturday, Jan. 7 at Paintbrush Park. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with the races at 10:30 a.m. Hot chocolate will be served to spectators and racers! Find more details in the ERBM Line-Up at erbmrec.com/activities. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO …
QUILT WINNERS
At the Rangely Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 10, 2022, the Radino Senior Center held a drawing for a special quilt donated by the Rangely Quilters. Congratulations to Kevin and Bonnie Scarlett, who held the winning ticket. Donations benefit Rangely seniors who gather at the center to socialize and share meals,[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: January 5, 2023
New officials to be sworn in Jan. 10: UPDATED INFO RBC | Newly elected county officials will be sworn into office on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at 10 a.m. in the Sheriff’s Office Training Room in the Rio Blanco County Justice Center (entrance on the east side, across from St.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: DECEMBER 25 ~ 31, 2022
ARRESTS 43 yr old male arrested on 12/27/22 for Criminal Mischief/Domestic Violence was granted PR bond on 12/28/22 by Judge Seldin 62 yr old male arrested on 12/31/22 for a Failure To Appear warrant will be advised on 01/03/23 CALL SUMMARIES 12/25/2022 @ 9:41 am. A report of people walking[Read More…]
Explainer: How Special Districts Work, Part 2
“The issue is, it’s very hard to have all these district lines mapped,” Rio Blanco County Assessor Renae Nielson told the HT while discussing the official boundaries of more than 20 special tax districts in the county. The districts exist to manage and operate various local government services, and are[Read More…]
Community profile: Lisa Hatch
Life presents unique challenges which require courage in the face of exceptional circumstances. Courage to face battle — knowingly entering a fight for righteousness — elevates courage to valor. Valor is a particular type of courage that demands heart and character. To face a conflict that may result in trauma,[Read More…]
SKIJORING INTO 2023
To the delight of many, Meeker Skijor made a return for the new year after the February 2022 event was canceled due to lack of snow. Rain and warmer than usual conditions made for a muddy, but usable, track. Veteran skijorers and locals of all ages participated in this year’s[Read More…]
Holiday houseplants, beyond the holidays
RBC | Well once again, Christmas has come and gone. Maybe you received some gifts you aren’t sure you are ready to call your own. I can’t help you with the slippers that aren’t your size or the decor that isn’t your style, except to say, we really should embrace[Read More…]
