Editor’s Note: Numbers listed in this article are based on the latest proposed budget available at rbc.us and may not reflect recent changes or adjustments to estimated 2021 revenues and expenditures. This article also does not cover all the department budget meetings that have taken place so far. The HT[Read More…]
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Loose Ends: Sorry, not sorry.
“May I speak to Janet? “You have the wrong number, sorry.” “Well, while I have you on the phone … blah, blah, blah.” “Important issues in your …” I didn’t wait to hear the rest of the spiel. I hung up; well, I tried to hang up to shut off[Read More…]
THIS IS HALLOWEEN …
Everybody make a scene! Rio Blanco County put on their spookiest, silliest and most creative outfits for Halloween weekend. Two Rangely churches — the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and New Creation Church — held “Trunk or Treat” events on Oct. 30. >>> Click here for more photos[Read More…]
Pumpkins Eats ‘N Treats 2021 {PHOTOS}
ERBM Recreation & Park District hosted the annual Pumpkins Eats N’ Treats event downtown Saturday, October 30. Local businesses lined up on both sides of Main Street to pass out goodies, followed by a costume parade and contest.
2021 Unofficial Election Results – Round 2
RBC | The second round of unofficial election results up voter turnout to 38.25% from 30.83%. 1,675 ballots were cast; there are 4,379 active voters in Rio Blanco County. The biggest items on RBC’s ballot were school board elections in both Meeker and Rangely, and a school bond in Rangely.[Read More…]
Community Garden…
Pictured are Mel and Laura Trujillo and Ruth Martinson. We would like to thank the folks of Rangely who stopped by and supported the Community Garden by donating to our bake sale. RENÉ HARDEN PHOTO
Editor’s Column: Trust your gut
Last night I kept smelling air in the house. I know, that sounds weird, but the smell of fresh air in the house in colder weather is very distinct. It’s not something I notice in the summer when the windows are open, but I do notice it when it’s cold[Read More…]
Loose Ends: All for mom, apple pie and the American flag
So many of my conversations lately have involved the word freedom and how all of us come to different understandings of the word. Our individual right to “live free” is debated daily on the news. It doesn’t matter if you get news from social media, television, or radio. There are[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: No cost and low cost gifts
Last week I wrote about tangible things we can do to be ready for the holidays. This week, I want to think about the gifts we can give that are free or a modest expense. How can you help someone else with your time or perhaps, share your talents? Can[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: Oct. 28, 2021
Thanks from Hejl/Noel families Dear Editor: We would like to thank everyone who helped us with our graveside service and celebration of life at the Elks Lodge for Pat Hejl, and who sent cards, flowers and sympathy. We will miss Pat, but our great memories will bring us healing and[Read More…]
Guest Opinion
Nice people finish first RBC I Chances are that you’ve heard the expression, “nice guys finish last.” Nothing could be further from the truth. This statement is used by many to justify less than ethical treatment of others. Under the guise of not wanting to finish last, people engage in[Read More…]
Writers on the Range:
This rancher has radical ideas about water RBC I If Jim Howell, a fourth-generation rancher in Western Colorado, has a guru, he’s Allan Savory, the champion of intensive cattle grazing even on semi-arid land. Howell, 52, says Savory’s methods, which require moving cattle quickly from pasture to pasture, enable him[Read More…]