There’s an advantage to traveling off-season unless you mind the hordes of senior citizens that are flocking southward along with the migrating birds. Fall used to be the best time to go to those relaxing, scenic spots. Recently returning from an extra-long weekend — a mini-vacation — it soon became[Read More…]
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Annual craft and gift show returns to Meeker this weekend, Nov. 4-5
The community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of our local and area crafters Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Rio Blanco County fairgrounds. It’s a great time to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones, and handmade décor for your home. Show[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: November 3, 2022
Wild horse adoption RBC | There will be a Piceance East Douglas Herd Management Area wild horse adoption event on Nov. 4-5, 2022, at Rimrock Adventures in Fruita, Colorado, at 927 Hwy. 340. Public viewing begins on Friday from 12-6 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30-10 a.m. Silent bidding from 10-10:30[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: October 24-30, 2022
ARRESTS 48 year old male transported from Arizona on 10/24/2022 granted PR bond by Judge Fennessy on 10/25/2022 CALL SUMMARIES 10/25/2022 @ 2:29 pm. A reporting party called concerned that a male party was sitting outside of a home in the town limits of Meeker, waiting for a female to[Read More…]
Commissioners discuss OHV trail maintenance, Fairfield Apartments
In between budget workshops, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners met last Thursday for a work session with Dave Murray, president of the Wagon Wheel OHV Club, and a regular meeting regarding the future ownership of the Fairfield Center apartment complex. Murray raised the question of who is responsible[Read More…]
Panthers finish out great year at state cross country
This past Saturday the Rangely Panthers toed the line for their final race of the season: the Colorado 2A State Cross Country Championships. A fall full of miles stacked upon miles, intervals on the track, hill repeats up county roads, fartleks on the grass, and traveling all across the state[Read More…]
Rangely Halloween 2022 Photos
Rio Blanco County was filled with fantastical creatures of all shapes and sizes Monday, Oct. 31 for Halloween 2022. It was all of our favorite things–cute kiddos, candy, community, camaraderie, creativity and, of course, PUNS! (We’re particularly partial to the pugkin spice latte.) | KATIE KING PHOTOS
Pumpkin Eats n’ Treats 2022 Photos
Downtown block evacuated after natural gas leak
As hundreds of trick-or-treaters dispersed from Halloween festivities downtown on Monday, Atmos Energy notified Rio Blanco County Dispatch of a natural gas leak in the alley behind White River Electric Association and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District. All buildings on the south side of Main Street between Sixth and[Read More…]
New ‘Horizons’ for CNCC dental hygiene students
One of the most rewarding human experiences is the joy of helping others. The reward extends beyond good feelings when the help provided is life-altering for the recipients. Second-year students at Colorado Northwestern Community College’s dental hygiene clinic visited Horizon’s Craig office and residential homes in October to provide education,[Read More…]
Halloween Happenings 2022
Saturday, October 29 A Magical Night at Hogwarts in Meeker RBC Fairgrounds, 5 to 9 p.m. Halloween Party @ Smoking River Brewing Co. Kids events 12 to 5 p.m., contests to follow Monday, October 31 ERBM Pumpkins, Eats N’ Treats Downtown Meeker Events begin at 4:30 p.m. Walbridge Wing Trick-or-Treat 6 to 7:30[Read More…]
PBR CHALLENGER WINNER …
Colten Fritzlan, formerly of Rangely, won a career-first Challenger Series event at the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) in Fort Worth, Texas this month with a perfect 2-for-2 performance, according to the PBR website. | PBR.COM PHOTO
