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Editor’s Column: A little bit of both

Hold up a piece of paper and describe what you see.  One person sees a rectangle. Another person sees a straight line. Much argument ensues over who is right.  Guess what? Both are right; but their perspectives differ. To the person viewing the piece of paper straight on, it’s a[Read More…]

NEWS NOTES: August 26

Stonecroft event postponed  MEEKER | The Stonecroft Ministries Rio Blanco Christian Women’s Connection event that was set for Sept. 1 at the Episcopal Community Center has been postponed until further notice. New date to be determined.  MACC youth theater auditions   MEEKER | Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s youth theater will[Read More…]

Fair board public input meetings scheduled

RBC | The Fair Board has scheduled public input meetings on Monday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. The Rangely meeting will be at the County Annex building, and hosted by Rangely Fair Board members Melissa Dembowski, Jen Hill and Crandal Mergelman. Also attending will be the new 4-H coordinator for[Read More…]

MORE MUSTANGS …

Two West Douglas mustangs have been added to the auction lineup for this weekend’s Meeker Mustang Makeover, Aug. 28. The small horse is “Lil Jefe (little boss)” and the larger is “Two Bits.” Visit longhornvideoauctions.com to register to bid. 

COUNTY BEAT: August 24 meeting report

RBC I The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held work sessions and a regular meeting in Meeker on Tuesday, Aug. 24.  CLERK & RECORDER  RBC Clerk and Recorder Boots Campbell updated the board on preparations for the Nov. 2, 2021 election. On the ballot are school board elections for[Read More…]

RBC: 18 active COVID-19 cases

RBC I As of Monday, Rio Blanco County was reporting 18 active COVID-19 cases in Rangely and five active cases in Meeker. Twelve of those were new cases reported between Aug. 16-22. Two RBC residents are currently hospitalized with the disease. No new deaths have been reported.  Approximately 40.7% of[Read More…]

Rangely welcomes new board trustee

RBC I The Rangely Board of Trustees welcomed new member Don Davidson on Aug. 10. Davidson was sworn in by Town Manager Lisa Piering and said he was grateful to accept the position to serve the Town of Rangely.  Piering advised the board of changes to the agenda beginning with[Read More…]

BREW NEWS …

Smoking River Brewing Co. officially opened to the public this week, and there’s something for every palate with six different varieties of beer on tap, with more to come. All of the brews are made in-house with locally grown hops.  Check out Smoking River Brewing Co. at their 101 E.[Read More…]

CORNHOLE CHAMP …

Rangely’s Mike Sanford (center) brought home the first place win in the competitive singles, Brigham City Baggers Brawl Cornhole Tournament in Ogden, Utah, over the past weekend. 

BACK TO SCHOOL …

School is officially in session across Rio Blanco County. Meeker students returned this week, including (left) Rhett Ducey and (right) elementary school music teacher Shana Holliday with Isabel Elder.