RBC | Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced an extension of the statewide “stay at home” order until at least April 26 in a televised speech Monday, citing statistics that indicate the original orders are beginning to “flatten the curve.” The stay at home order was originally scheduled to expire on[Read More…]
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Birth: Olive Lynn Gray
Olive Lynn Gray was born March 13, 2020, at 12:29 p.m. at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Keith and Larisa Gray of Meeker. Siblings Ella Jo and Hudson welcomed their new sister, as do[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Your assignment? Stay home.
What we see and hear taking place in New York City seems surreal here. At the time of this writing, the novel coronavirus has yet to make an official appearance in RBC, although medical experts believe it’s already here. Human nature being what it is dictates that until the pain[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys recognized for season efforts
MEEKER | The season came to a close too soon, but numerous lady Cowboys were recognized for their efforts on the basketball court. The Mile High Prep Report named Julia Dinwiddie to its first team all-state and Sarah Kracht to honorable mention. They also named Dinwiddie as the player of[Read More…]
CPW closing facilities until further notice
RBC | As the State of Colorado continues taking measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will close all playgrounds, campgrounds, camping and camping facilities (including yurts and cabins) at Colorado’s state parks as well as camping at State Wildlife Areas effective Thursday, March 26[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Git Along, Little Dogies
MEEKER | Each spring for a few weeks, advertisements in the newspaper suddenly appear to let everyone know an annual ritual has begun. It doesn’t happen until the ranchers are done with lambing and calving and a long procession of livestock moseys along the highway up into the high country.[Read More…]
Obituary: Robert Allen Wren
Robert Allen Wren Oct. 2, 1936 ~ March 26, 2020 Robert Allen Wren, 83, passed away on March 26, 2020, surrounded by family. Robert (Bob) was born on Oct. 2, 1936, to Harry and Ercel (Wallace) Wren in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary[Read More…]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
RBC | Child abuse is a taboo topic in our community. It’s hard to acknowledge that there are children who are not safe in their own homes. However, child abuse and neglect does happen on a regular basis throughout Rio Blanco County. Just last year, there were 240 calls to[Read More…]
Methodist Church’s Elbert Hall has a story to tell
MEEKER | Many are familiar with “Elbert Hall,” connected to the Meeker United Methodist Church on 809 Park Ave. What you may not know are the sacrifice and stories this building has to tell… and you may not know the energy and time that has been invested in it lately.[Read More…]
Meeker board of trustees declare local disaster
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees met via teleconference in an emergency meeting last Thursday, March 26 and passed Resolution 2-2020 declaring a local disaster regarding COVID-19, based on recommendations from Ty Gates, RBC Emergency Manager, and RBC Public Health Director Alice Harvey. “This allows us to apply for[Read More…]
Get counted! Respond to the 2020 U.S. Census online, by mail or by phone
RBC | It has never been easier to respond to the 2020 Census on your own, whether online (my2020census.gov), by phone (844-330-2020) or by mail (all homes will receive a paper questionnaire if they do not first respond online or by phone) all without having to meet a census taker.[Read More…]
Letter: COVID-19
Dear Editor: COVID 19 is currently in the US today To take its course and then go on its way. No one really knows how long this will be Before we’re back up and running and our kids will run free. One thing’s for sure for us all to see[Read More…]
