MEEKER | These introductions start immediately when newcomers are given the occasion to meet old timers. Often times they aren’t spoken aloud, they are implied. I don’t think it is meant to be a way of exclusion, but a way of educating the unwary about the importance of western traditions[Read More…]
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Conservation meetings July 9-10
RBC | The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts cordially invite the public to attend their Fiscal Year 2019 Local Working Group (LWG) meetings The purpose of this annual LWG meeting is to bring together conservation stakeholders[Read More…]
RBC reps advocate for Jordan Cove
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioner Jeff Rector and Rio Blanco County Economic Development Coordinator were among a delegation of 16 members from the Western States and Tribal Nations and Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), attending a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) hearing in Medford, Oregon, last week to give comments[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Motorcycle safety
RBC | According to the meteorologists it is now officially summer. That means there will be a lot more motorcycles on our roadways. So that is this month’s topic. I was a motor officer for the State Patrol for 11 years, so I have a few insights when dealing with[Read More…]
Summer track for MHS team
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys took 10 athletes to Denver last weekend to participate in the Nite Move Last Chance Meet. The USA Track and Field sanctioned meets are part of an overall larger circuit of meets and this was the last one of the season that will be hosted[Read More…]
Letter: Avey announces 2020 candidacy
Dear Editor: My name is Mona Avey and I would like to respectfully announce my decision to run for Rio Blanco County Commissioner District 3 in 2020. I am a long-time resident of Rio Blanco County and a descendent of White River pioneer families. I grew up and was educated[Read More…]
Memorial Notice: James Tyler
A celebration of life honoring James Tyler will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at Mountain Valley Bank. Please contact Nancy at 970-878-4846 with any questions.
OPED: Freedom takes teamwork
RBC | I spend my days traveling from one American community to another. Some of them are bustling larger cities. Others are quiet small towns. What they all have in common is the burning desire to revitalize themselves: to become more vibrant, prosperous, livable and lovable than they are right now.[Read More…]
Rangely trustees donate funds to WRBM for 4th festivities
RANGELY | Jeff LeBleu spoke to the Rangely Board of Trustees on behalf of the Rangely Elks Lodge at the last regular meeting. He read a letter from Western Rio Blanco Parks and Recreation Director Tim Webber praising the Elks for a successful event on June 15 when they held[Read More…]
Meeker rodeo results: week 4
MEEKER | The winners of the fourth week of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series are as follows. This Thursday will be the Range Call Ranch Rodeo at 5 p.m. The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series will continue next Thursday at 7 p.m. Saddle bronc—Kasey Rosendahl No. 8 Team roping—Lane Anderson /[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Cannibals among us?
There’s a Bible verse that’s as applicable to small towns as it is to church congregations. It’s a warning: “But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!” Small towns are notorious for “biting and devouring” one another, whether through gossip or manipulation[Read More…]
Community Calendar: July 4, 2019
– Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Thursdays at 7 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8 and 15. $5 at gate, 12 and under at 65+ free! Nightly raffle. – Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Meeker Veteran’s Community Center. 290 4th[Read More…]
