The Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (WRBM) just wrapped up its Wee Ball and T-Ball programs for the year in Rangely. “We had 30 T-Ball kids and 12 Wee Ball kids and they all did great. We are looking forward to next year. Thanks to all the[Read More…]
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Historical fund workshop July 10
MEEKER | Create the future and honor the past with History Colorado. The History Colorado State Historical Fund wants to help you earn grant money for historic preservation and archaeology projects that matter to you and your community. Attend a free grant workshop at the Mountain Valley Bank meeting room[Read More…]
Hwy. 13 CDOT project update for week of July 8
RBC | For the week of July 8, motorists should expect single-lane, alternating travel, and a 12-foot width restriction, from 6 a.m to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and possibly Saturday, north of County Road 5. There will be shoulder closures as well on CR 5. CDOT is continuing earthwork,[Read More…]
The wolves at our door—2020 ballot initiative
MEEKER | Proposed 2020 ballot measures touted by wolf activists are an attempt to force the release of gray wolves in Colorado. The carefully constructed nature of the initiative leads the uninformed reader to believe that wolves are extinct in Colorado (they are not, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has confirmed[Read More…]
Unsung Hero: Melissa Norman, New Eden director
RANGELY | The definition of an unsung hero is one who does great deeds but receives little or no recognition for them. They are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary. Melissa Norman has done just that through her work with New Eden Pregnancy Care Services. She and the volunteers at[Read More…]
CNCC now home to Whittle the Wood raptor
CRAIG | Blue—the winning Whittle the Wood sculpture depicting a raptor-hybrid of the same name seen in the Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic World—was accidentally damaged soon after the event. The City of Craig has repaired Blue, but remained concerned about future mishaps. After learning about the accident and the city’s concerns,[Read More…]
New Biz …
The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for a new Rangely business last Friday. Yardley’s Automotive, owned by Justin Yardley, is located at 820 E. Main St. They officially opened for business Monday, July 1. Services include small engine repair all the way to full service automotive[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: June 24-30, 2019
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Aerospace industry to tour Meeker, Rangely
RBC | The Colorado Space Business Roundtable (CSBR) is conducting an Aerospace Business Development Road Trip throughout western Colorado. CSBR is traveling to four communities to share how the aerospace industry benefits every community in Colorado. Why does aerospace matter to Colorado communities? How can local businesses become aerospace suppliers?[Read More…]
CNCC summer classes for kids K-5
MEEKER | July 10—Tie-Dyed “Lids.” Tie-dye a hat and maybe a T-shirt to match: 1-5 p.m. July 15—Who Do You Want To Be? Tooth Camp. Tour the dentist office and learn how to be a tooth doctor from 10-11 a.m. July 16, 17, 18—Coding for Kids. Learn, develop and play[Read More…]
Obituary: Ella Darlene Kinnamon
Ella Darlene Kinnamon Oct. 24, 1953 ~ June 22, 2019 Ella Darlene Kinnamon, 65, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on June 22, 2019, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Darlene was born in Wheeler, Texas, to Coene Carter Davis on Oct. 24, 1953. Although she did work outside of the home[Read More…]
Hurricanes compete at Montrose Open
RANGELY | This past weekend the Rangely Hurricanes traveled down to the Montrose Marlin Summer Open. “This was an excellent weekend of competition and the largest meet the Hurricanes have attended so far this summer,” said coach Bethany Green. “We brought home several top places and even more personal records.[Read More…]
