RBC | The lady Cowboys basketball season came to end last Saturday at the hands of the Wray Eagles. Meeker hosted the Region 3 tournament taking on the Telluride Miners in the opening game. “This was a fun game for everyone, all the girls got to play, and they played[Read More…]
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OPED: Benefits of water fluoridation are evident
MEEKER | My name is Kari Brennan. I am a dental hygienist in Meeker, Colorado. Due to the recent ballot initiative concerning Rangely’s water fluoridation system in the upcoming April ballot, I would like to share some information with you so that you may make an educated vote. We just[Read More…]
Cowboys end season
RBC | After a slow start to the season, the Cowboys ended their year with a 12-11 record, a bid to the regionals, and an improvement over the 2018-2019 season. “We finished strong, struggled in the beginning, but did really well at the end,” said head coach Klark Kindler. Meeker[Read More…]
Obituary: Patricia Jean Ferguson Jordan
Patricia Jean Ferguson Jordan Dec. 26, 1929 ~ Feb. 13, 2020 Patricia Jean Ferguson Jordan took her first breath in heaven on Feb. 13, 2020, at Meadowlark Homes in Grangeville, Idaho. She was 90 years young. She left family and friends who take comfort in knowing she is at peace[Read More…]
County Beat: March 12, 2020
RBC | The county’s broadband program is going well, according to Communications Director Cody Crooks. During a work session Tuesday, March 10, Crooks updated the board of county commissioners on the program’s progress. The board also heard from County Attorney Todd Starr, who suggested not pursuing financial reparations for damages[Read More…]
Democratic process …
Rio Blanco County Republicans caucused last Saturday in multiple locations around the county where party members chose delegates for the upcoming county assembly. Caucus attendees had an opportunity to hear from the candidates running for Si Woodruff’s county commissioner seat: Mona Avey, Ty Gates, Scott Nielsen and Kai Turner. Members[Read More…]
Public Notices: March 12, 2020
Request for Proposals Rio Blanco County 2020 Relief Building Inspector Deadline: 11:00 A.M, MST, 03/16/2020 Contact: LaDonna Richardson Eubanks Rio Blanco County 555 Main Street Meeker, Colorado 81641 (970) 878-9452 General Introduction: Rio Blanco County is seeking proposals for the Rio Blanco County 2020 Relief Building Inspector in Rio Blanco[Read More…]
RDH announces partnership with Senior Life Solutions
RANGELY | Rangely Community Medical Health & Wellness Center (Rangely District Hospital) is pleased to announce a partnership with Senior Life Solutions. Senior Life Solutions will be located in the hospital at 225 Eagle Crest Dr. in Rangely. Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Boundaries
I got my American patriots confused last week when I attributed “Common Sense” to Patrick Henry instead of his fellow revolutionary Thomas Paine (thank you, Frank, for the alert!). While Paine is remembered for his “Common Sense” essay, Henry is perhaps best known for his fiery “give me liberty, or[Read More…]
START ‘EM EARLY …
Seven-month-old Tucker Rust, son of Tyler and Kehaulani Rust, went on his very first fishing expedition last weekend in the White River. Although the family lives in Rifle, they spend most weekends in Meeker on the White River, where the fishing last weekend “was great, as usual.” Courtesy Photos
School district postpones activities following CHSAA announcement
RBC | All school activities related to the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) have been postponed until April 6 to comply with recommendations to prevent the spread of coronavirus. That includes sports practices and competition, the state speech tournament, music festivals, etc., according to CHSAA press release Thursday. The[Read More…]
Local hospitals implement visitation restrictions, procedures to protect against COVID-19
UPDATE MARCH 16, 2020: Pioneers Medical Center has been closed to ALL VISITORS. RBC | In response to the coronavirus threat, both Rio Blanco County hospitals have implemented visitor restrictions as a precautionary measure to protect vulnerable patients and the elderly population, as well as healthcare providers and staff. According[Read More…]
