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Official USGS algae report to be released by end of year
RBC | Official results of a United States Geological Survey (USGS) study looking into the cause of algae blooms on the White River are still on hold, for now. In the meantime, residents from both ends of the county got a glimpse into the data last week at a presentation[Read More…]
Memorial Service: Bryce William Purkey
Aug. 13, 1932 ~ Nov. 22, 2021 Services to be held at 4-H Building, June 25, 2022 11 a.m.
Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District, CPW host annual derby
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District in cooperation with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to present the 2022 Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District Fishing Derby. The goal of the event is to promote, educate and showcase available water related outdoor recreation and ecological learning relevant to[Read More…]
White River Area Preparedness group designated a 501(c)(3)
RANGELY | Organized in March by interested Rangely residents, the White River Area Preparedness, Inc. (WRAP) has received its IRS 501 (c) (3) non-profit approval. With this official status WRAP members voted permanent directors (Don Davidson, Mark Stamos, Jane Pennell, Heather Fitzpatrick, and Cody Kinney), have started planning trainings, and[Read More…]
Trustees divided on river project proposal; mayor casts deciding ‘yes’ vote
MEEKER | By mayoral proclamation, June 22 has been designated as Bike to Work Day in Meeker, with encouragement from Mayor Kent Borchard for residents to participate. The proclamation comes with the announcement that a small grant has been procured through the Meeker’s Main Street program, Project 45, for 11[Read More…]
LIMEADE FOR A CAUSE …
David Main (left) provided live entertainment to complement Blake Rubin’s annual limeade and cookies stand outside Nana Goose last week. Blake raised more than $1,000 to donate to the Walbridge Wing for flowers in honor of his GiGi Nettie Modlin. | GRACELYN WALKER PHOTO
TOURING EUROPE …
Five young men from Meeker are on a personal whirlwind tour in Europe, visiting Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Judd Harvey, Zach Eskelson, Kelton Turner, Connor Blunt and Zagar Brown. | TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTO
Visionary exits RBC
RANGELY | Visionary Broadband, a local internet service provider, and Rio Blanco County will facilitate a smooth transition of services for county and private customers through the summer of 2022, with no anticipated service disruption. On May 31, 2022, Visionary Broadband notified the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Sunshine for all
It might seem like the Sunshine Laws — Colorado’s Open Records and Open Meetings Laws — are only of importance to journalists covering the activities of elected officials and special districts, but the laws themselves are designed to benefit everyone, including members of the general public. A rash of recent[Read More…]
Every vote counts, especially in local elections
It seems that as I grow older, I can look back with clarity and pinpoint specific moments or events, that have impacted my life and my viewpoints of it. Some of those moments made more of an impact physically, like your first car accident, falling off a roof, or getting[Read More…]
