RANGELY | A coach can make or break a team. Most often, a team’s fortune depend on the whims of one man—the coach. There have been many great coaches who have steered their teams into history. Football legend Vince Lombardi once said, “The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling but[Read More…]
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Feb. SNAP benefits coming early; make them last
RBC | Due to the continuing partial federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Colorado have released February SNAP benefits early to most recipients. The Department urges clients who received an additional SNAP payment on their EBT cards from Jan.16-20 to keep in mind that it[Read More…]
{OPINION} RBC Clerk & Recorder Update: January
RBC | 2019 saw a new commissioner, coroner and treasurer, along with re-elected officials sworn in on Jan. 8. Jeff Rector replaced Shawn Bolton as BOCC chairman. Commissioners were appointed to represent Rio Blanco County with-in several different organizations and most of the previously appointed personnel were re-appointed in their[Read More…]
Walsh named to Dean’s List at ISU
MEEKER | Jennifer Megan Walsh has been named to the Dean’s List at Iowa State University for the 2018 fall semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours[Read More…]
New community ed classes this Feb.
RBC | Spring 2019 classes are off to a great start with more choices beginning in February. Feb. 4—smart phone workshop for anyone struggling with your device. Feb. 5—Microsoft Word is a review of basic skills and more complex functions on your computer. Feb. 7—digital photography will teach you to[Read More…]
Obituarty: Robert ‘Bob’ Loring Burdick
Robert ‘Bob’ Loring Burdick May 3, 1923 ~ Dec. 23, 2018 Robert “Bob” Loring Burdick, 95, of College Station, Texas, passed away Dec. 23, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Robert Loring Burdick was born May 3, 1923, in Meeker, Colo. His parents were Elmer and Ruth Loring Burdick. On[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: It’s your right to know
I found myself in yet another journalistic quandary this week. I received an inflammatory letter from one elected official accusing another elected official and an employee of making a unilateral decision to spend taxpayer dollars to investigate the letter writer’s department following complaints. However, since the letter did not include any[Read More…]
Commissioners hire former Archuleta County Attorney
RBC | One week after terminating their contract with former County Attorney Kent Borchard, RBC Commissioners approved a contract agreement with attorney Todd Starr, who resigned as Archuleta County Attorney last summer. Discussion about the county attorney’s position and how to fill it was part of a work session prior to[Read More…]
Panthers compete at Rifle duals
RANGELY | The Panther wrestling team competed in the Rifle Duals for the first time and Rangely head coach J.C. Chintala said his team wrestled five duals. The Panthers will wrestle in Paonia’s Screaming Eagle tournament Saturday. “We wrestled in the Rifle Duals, which was a first for us,” coach[Read More…]
Overtime win for Cowboys …
Cowboy wrestlers celebrate after referee Steve Gottlieb signals two points for Meeker’s Dax Sheridan, giving the 152-pound junior a 16-14 overtime win against his Moffat County opponent Tuesday at Meeker High School. Coming off an idle weekend, the Meeker wrestling team hosted Moffat County and beat the undermanned 3A Bulldogs[Read More…]
Cribbage tournament this Sunday
MEEKER | Spend a fun, relaxing afternoon playing cribbage at the Meeker VFW on Sunday, Jan. 27 from 1-6 p.m. during ERBM Recreation and Park District’s annual Cribbage Tournament. Bring your own board. Register day of; $20/participant; cash only. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the top three[Read More…]
Obituary: Alexian ‘Lexx’ Breeze McFarland
Alexian ‘Lexx’ Breeze McFarland June 7, 1998 ~ Jan. 10, 2019 Alexian Breeze McFarland (Phoodz, Lexx/Lexxy) passed away on Jan. 10, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo., surrounded by friends and family. She was 20 years old. Lexxy was born in Rifle on June 7, 1998, to[Read More…]
