MEEKER | Arely Ramirez of Meeker has been named to the dean’s honor roll at Wichita State University for the fall 2021 semester. To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade[Read More…]
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Voting system a federal/state req.
RBC | The 2-1 vote on March 15 by the Rio Blanco County Commissioners to move forward with a plan to “defund” the county’s Dominion voting equipment and go to a hand count resulted in the receipt of a letter from the Colorado Secretary of State’s office. The vote to[Read More…]
Republican assembly results
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Republican Party held its assembly last weekend to determine which candidates will proceed to the primary ballot in June. The following individuals were nominated for the four-year terms that are up for election: • Commissioner District 1 – Virginia “Ginny” Love and Douglas Overton.[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: MARCH 24, 2022
RBC | RBC Extension Agent Linda Masters updated commissioners on the possibility of a specialist position paid for by a CSU program. The program is “still very fluid” she said, and details have yet to be confirmed. Masters also sought direction regarding the open position at the extension office being[Read More…]
Rangely solar project gets green light with omnibus cash
RANGELY I Colorado legislators secured more than $100 million in funding for projects around the state as part of HR 2471 – the “Consolidated Appropriations Act” of 2022. The “omnibus” spending bill represents the first time in a decade that Senate and House Appropriation committees have accepted “Congressionally Directed Spending”[Read More…]
MHS student collects 250+ pairs of shoes
MEEKER I Meeker may be a small town in northwest Colorado, but thanks to the efforts of local high school student, Ainsley Selle, the community of Meeker is having a global impact on those in need. Selle participated in a Shoe Drive sponsored by the Toll Gate Creek Chapter of[Read More…]
Area aquifers more like ‘geological deposits that happen to hold water’
RBC I “The more I learned about these aquifers, the more I looked at them as not really storage” Said Dr. Mario Sullivan, Instructor of Science/Oceanography at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely. He spoke with members of the White River Alliance last week, detailing known geologic hydrologic information on[Read More…]
Sweetbriar turns 25!
RANGELY I In November of 2021, Rangely’s small town gift shop, Sweetbriar, turned 25. The best smelling place in town, the boutique holds treasures unlike anywhere else in Rangely. Owners Kathy and Gary Staley put their day’s work into making the gift shop feel like home. You will walk in[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Blinker etiquette
The blinker is the most misused item in a vehicle. It’s a great tool to have when trying to communicate with fellow drivers. What an invention. A system that lets others know what you’re thinking and you don’t have to utter one word or make any other sound. So why[Read More…]
Two new scholarships available for RBC students
RBC I George C. Wenschhof (1941-2022) and Glenda F. Wenschhof (1949-2011) were ranchers and active members of the community in the Meeker, Colorado area. George was best known for having designed and, with the assistance of skilled professionals, constructing the first private hydroelectric plant on his ranch in Meeker. Glenda[Read More…]
I have inherited my mother’s Viking knees!
No, we didn’t just open a trunk and find a surprise from Mother. It’s just an expression used by Scandinavians to complain about joint pain, which seems to be a gene passed on through generations. Sometimes genes carry the predisposition to certain ailments and diseases. The Russian Royals are an[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Look for the good news
Like so many eternal optimists hiding from view these days, I find myself turning to my friends and family for keeping up with my daily intake of one small good news report. This helps me to combat the constant barrage of bad news. I was having problems noticing the smallest,[Read More…]