RBC | There are multiple boards and commissions that oversee or advise various aspects of life in Rio Blanco County. The following boards have positions available at this time. If you have an interest in a particular board or commission, or are simply interested in giving back to the community[Read More…]
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Commissioners discuss County Road 8 fiber project, approve some appointments
RBC | Commissioners held work sessions and had a regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 26. Here’s what happened. COUNTY ROAD 8 FIBER County commissioners met with representatives of Cimarron Communications, Visionary Broadband and White River Electric Association during Tuesday’s work session to discuss a special fiber project on County Road 8.[Read More…]
Guest Column: Conservative Republican has a personal mission
MEEKER | I am a lifelong conservative Republican whose faith in the criminal justice system was shattered by my near-death experience with it. I came within nine days of being sent to the gas chamber for a crime I did not commit. You could say I’m living proof of why[Read More…]
Natural gas usage up over 2019 and 10-year average in Rangely
RANGELY | Town of Rangely trustees held a brief but informative meeting Tuesday, starting with an update from gas department supervisor Kelli Neiberger, who reported that natural gas usage in 2020 had increased from 2019 and when compared to the 10-year average. Nieberger said new meter reading software was implemented[Read More…]
CNCC awarded RISE Education Grant
RBC | Yesterday, Governor Polis announced the second round of Response, Innovation, and Student Equity (RISE) Fund awardees to innovate and transform public education. The RISE fund was created to support innovation in high-needs school districts, charter schools, and public institutions of higher education to address the learning challenges related[Read More…]
It’s a Way of Life Community Club report
RBC | It’s a Way of Life Community Club met Jan. 19, 2021. The meeting was called to order at 6:12 p.m. Old business discussed was 4-H enrollment ending Feb. 1 for returning members and also leaders handed out 4-H Achievement Night awards. For the club’s new business we had[Read More…]
It’s Showtime livestock report
RBC | The first meeting of the It’s Showtime 4-H Community Club was called to order by outgoing president Marryn Shults at 6 p.m. on Jan. 12. All the members gave a big welcome to the new leaders of the club: Jamie Rogers, Brittney Chintala and Trina Kennedy. There are[Read More…]
MSD takes a shot at BEST grant for BMS; perfect attendance lists for fall semester
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board formally approved the pursuit of a BEST (Building Excellent Schools Today) grant from the state to improve entryway safety at Barone Middle School (BMS). Superintendent Chris Selle said the total cost was “a bit of a sticker shock to me, but I think it’s[Read More…]
Vitalant and CSP team up for virtual blood drive
MEEKER | Donations of blood often see a sharp decline in the winter months and the COVID-19 epidemic has complicated things further, canceling many blood donation events across our state. But the need for donations is still there. That is why the Colorado State Patrol is teaming up with Vitalant[Read More…]
How friendship can be a safety net
GRAND JUNCTION | It started about four years ago when Laurel Carpenter and Melissa Humphrey bought matching parkas and then matching comfort shoes. Soon enough, the nurses-slash-best friends from Grand Junction found themselves with matching chihuahua-print leggings and matching hoodies with fleece-lined pockets in which they carry their matching chihuahuas.[Read More…]
Obituary: Emory Vanoy ‘Sam’ Mobley
Aug. 26, 1928 ~ Jan. 17, 2021 Emory Vanoy “Sam” Mobley, age 92, passed quietly on Sunday morning. Following his wife’s death in December 2015, it was less than one year when Sam suffered a stroke and entered Life Care Center of Idaho Falls. Sam was born AUG. 26, 1928,[Read More…]
Obituary: Phyllis Jean (Evans) Fairchild
April 16, 1931 ~ Jan. 15, 2021 Phyllis Jean (Evans) Fairchild’s journey began on April 16, 1931 in Lyons, Kansas. Phyllis grew up with two older sisters, Lois and Betty that proceed her in death and her younger sister Rose that still lives in Kansas. She met the love of[Read More…]