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…]
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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
Obituary: Mary Lou Younker
Nov. 6, 1940 ~ Oct. 18, 2022 Mary Lou Younker, 81, of Meeker died Tuesday, Oct. 18 at her home. Mary was born on Nov. 6, 1940, in Rio Blanco County to the late James and Mary (Ross) Younker. She is survived by two daughters: Rita Rosenberger of Mountain Home,[Read More…]
Obituary: Charles Edwin Brown
Sept. 7, 1933 ~ Oct. 15, 2022 Charles Edwin Brown (Charlie Brown), 89, of Meeker, Colorado passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2022, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on Sept. 7, 1933, Charlie, was the youngest son of Walter M. and Mary R. Brown and with his two[Read More…]
Obituary: Eldrid ‘Sis’ Ellene Anding
Dec. 15, 1946 ~ Oct. 20, 2022 Eldrid “Sis” E. Anding, 75, of Albion, NE, was reunited with her husband Don and son Scott after passing away on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at the Boone County Health Center in Albion, Nebraska. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct.[Read More…]
MUSTANGS
The D1 team of third and fourth graders wrapped up the year with a tough loss, losing 0-28 to Carbondale. The D-2 fifth and sixth graders dominated and earned a spot in the post season consolation game against New Castle by beating Carbondale 28-0. The D2 team will play at[Read More…]