MEEKER | This month the It’s a Way of Life 4-H Club talked about future community service chances and other activities. The district retreat will be March 31-April 2, 2023, in Colorado Springs. Members also discussed that all demonstrations will be due by April 1, 2023. The demonstration can be[Read More…]
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It’s a Way of Life 4-H club report
This marks the beginning of the 2022-2023 4-H year. The “It’s a Way of Life” club has new officers for the year. The new president is Hayden Garcia and the vice president is Brook Arnold. The secretary is Autumn Stallings and the treasurer is Dawn Arnold. Aurora Stallings is the[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County 4-H youth create seed balls to reclaim land along White River west of Rangely
Last week, Rio Blanco 4-H youth from Meeker and Rangely participated in a Community Pride project and had a lot of fun at the same time. Youth were up to their elbows in mud as they made mud/seed balls as part of a project planned to reclaim riparian land along[Read More…]
It’s Showtime livestock club report
A new 4-H year is beginning! The It’s Showtime Club started its meeting on Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. with pledges led by Cambrey Rogers, Brodee Kilduff and Milo Brennan, followed by reports. Charlie Rogers gave the secretary report, Nick Gates gave the treasurer report and Teagan Smith gave the[Read More…]
STATE 4-H…
STATE RESULTS 4-H EXHIBITS Cash Leischer, Wildlife Stand Alone Int, Overall Grand Champion and Champion, first place Suzanne Brook Arnold, Clothing Construction Beginning Clothing STEAM 2 Romper or Jumpsuit Sr, Champion, first place Thomas Theos, Shooting Sports Decorative Item Jr, Champion, first place Benjamin Olson, Metal Working Metal Fabrication Unit[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Hosts Regional 4-H Expo
RBC | Colorado State University Extension Vice President Blake Naughton and Assistant Vice President Lindsey Shirley from the CSU Office of Engagement and Extension traveled to Meeker on Thursday, June 17 as part of a University tour of the northwest Colorado counties. They brought with them Ali Eccleston, Julee Stephenson,[Read More…]
June 12 It’s Showtime livestock club report
RBC | The It’s Showtime 4-H Club met Sunday, June 12 at 4 p.m. First we did a fun “icebreaker” to get started. Everyone got a chance to go around and share what their favorite food and color was. Upcoming Dates: June 27 Poultry/Rabbit weigh in from 5-7 July 1[Read More…]
It’s Showtime Club report
RBC | We started our meeting Sunday, May 15 at 4 p.m. First we did our pledges. They were led by Milo Brennan and Brodee Kilduff. Our club President Tatumn Kennedy discussed important upcoming dates. Next we did demonstrations. Graycee and Hannah Coryell on the 11 most common goat breeds,[Read More…]
Kennedy receives county 4-H youth fund scholarship
RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4-H Youth Fund (previously known as the Rio Blanco County 4-H Foundation) is pleased to award Tatumn J. Kennedy of Meeker, Colorado, with the 2022 Rio Blanco County 4-H Youth Fund Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Miss Kennedy is a 12 year 4-H[Read More…]
A FABULOUS CENTENNIAL FAIR
Months of hard work and preparation paid off during the 100th annual Rio Blanco County fair last week. KIM EKSTROM/NIKI TURNER PHOTOS
County Beat: May 25, 2021
RBC | The board of county commissioners met this week to discuss the following public business. CANNABIS AND “CULTURE” Representing outdoor cannabis cultivation business MRW Colorado, Chris Moulton and Brandon Richards spoke with the board during a work session Tuesday. They sought input on the possibility of a grow operation[Read More…]
4-H SHOOT …
Mesa County 4-H shooting invitationals were held last weekend outside of Grand Junction. Two Rio Blanco county 4-H members represented Rio Blanco County at the shoot. Zackery Meyers competed in the shotgun competition. Steven Raley (pictured) placed first in the air rifle and third in the .22 hunt competitions. |[Read More…]
