River basins in the area continue to report above average snowpack, with the White River basin at 120 percent of normal, Laramie, North Platte, and Yampa basins at 106 percent, and the Little Snake river basin at 107 percent. For the most up to date information about Colorado snowpack and[Read More…]
Latest News
Obituary: William “Bill” Benjamin Schoenhals
William “Bill” Benjamin Schoenhals July 16, 1929 ~ March 1, 2019 “A measure of a man is in the lives he has touched.” William “Bill” Schoenhals, 89, was received into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, March 1, 2019. Bill was born July 16, 1929, in Follett, Texas,[Read More…]
Breaking down the cannabis debate (part 1)
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a three-part series to examine the impact of cannabis on our health, our economy and our communities. RBC | There are few subjects that stir up stronger emotions among doctors, policy makers and the public than cannabis—aka marijuana. (Cannabis is the actual name[Read More…]
County Beat: March 14, 2019
RBC | Members of the public present for Monday’s meeting of the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners urged the board to “use every tool in the tool box” to fight back against SB19-181. “There was a power failure in Rangely yesterday [Sunday],” said Rangely resident Jimmie Dearman, 80, who[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys end season with 23-3 record
MEEKER | Meeker wrapped up a very successful 2018-2019 season with a couple of nail-biters at the Colorado State Basketball Tournament. After a long trip over the mountains, Meeker faced off against Del Norte Thursday morning at the Budweiser Event Center in Loveland, Colo. Megan Shelton opened the scoring with[Read More…]
Letter boxes …
Girl Scout Troop 1645 replaced a letter box at the White River Museum recently. The girls would like to thank the museum staff for their visit. Left to right are Madison, Nora, Avery, Iris, Auri, Jill and Iris. Find more information about letter boxes, visit www.letterboxing.org. COURTESY PHOTO
Gorilla of the week …
On the top of the podium, Tanner Goodwin of Meeker took first place in the 95 lb. bracket at the Soroco tournament. “Tanner is my gorilla of the week,” said head coach Todd Morris, “He had five pins and one win by decision.” Also placing were Adriana Price—third, Casey Brink—third,[Read More…]
Young Panthers compete
RANGELY | The Rangely middle school wrestlers traveled to Hayden last Friday afternoon and competed in a four man round robin dual. The Panther wrestlers wrestled very well and came out of the dual with three undefeated wrestlers: Landon Carlson (85), Kobey Chism(110) and Jaxon Torsell (140). On Saturday the[Read More…]
Obituary: Curll V. Kline Jr.
Curll V. Kline Jr. Jan. 28, 1934 ~ March 8, 2019 Curll V. Kline Jr., husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Linda on March 8, 2019. He got his wings and took flight to be with his Savior. Curll was born Jan.[Read More…]
Fire Rescue members honored at annual banquet
RBC | At the 85th annual Meeker Fire Rescue Banquet on Saturday, March 9, Gary Merriam received an award for his 40 years of service to the department. Some, not all, of the members of Meeker Fire Rescue, were present Saturday to receive their recognition awards for years of service,[Read More…]
DEATH NOTICE: John Francis Sullivan
MEEKER | John Francis Sullivan of Meeker died Monday, March 11, 2019, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 15, 2019, at St. James Episcopal Church.
New community ed classes in March
MEEKER | March 16-17: Linocut Print Making—Learn to design your own print in this two day workshop. March 25: Social Media Marketing: Next Steps—Comfortable with Facebook? Let’s explore more avenues. March 29: Plein Air Painting Warmup—One day opportunity to try your hand at this art experience. Register online at cncc.edu,[Read More…]
