Well, I gave you four choices last week: John Buford, Napoleon Bonaparte Buford, Abraham Buford II, and Buford T. Justice. If you are a Smokey and the Bandit movie fan, you quickly eliminated Sheriff Buford T. Justice played by Jackie Gleason. The other three names were all Civil War generals.[Read More…]
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Fire above North Elk Creek
RBC | Tuesday afternoon crews responded to a small fire above North Elk Creek near Smizer Gulch. Jurisdiction has not been fully determined. It is very near private property and the Forest boundary. It is estimated at three acres. Crews will be working on the ground in the area. Helicopters[Read More…]
Firefighters continue suppression efforts on Elk Ridge Fire: expect increased traffic near Meadow Lake
MEEKER | Aug. 16, firefighters identified and began suppression efforts on a small fire approximately eight miles south of Buford. The fire is burning in difficult terrain with many dead and falling trees. Recent winds have made it dangerous for firefighters to complete mop-up operations because of falling and fallen[Read More…]
White River Community fish fry is set June 14 to benefit old Buford School
MEEKER I Members and friends of the White River Community Association have been meeting together for good food, fellowship and neighborly support for the past 45 years with the Buford School in mind.
Fire near Buford/New Castle Rd.
RBC I The Middle Elk Fire had increased from 100 acres to 212 as of Sept. 24. It is burning in rough terrain in thick mixed conifer and aspen on the west side of the Buford/New Castle Road near Hiner Spring on the Flat Tops.
Rifle Ranger Districts closes roads for winter
RBC I The onset of winter has prompted the Forest Service to close two roads on the Rifle Ranger District. The road to Little Box Canyon and Coulter Mesa (NFSR 832) and the Buford-Newcastle Road (NFSR 245) will be closed to automobile use as of Tuesday, Nov. 29.
Slide Show: The annual white River fish fry
RBC — White River Community Association had its annual fish fry fundraiser Saturday, June 6 at the Buford Schoolhouse. About 175 people attended.
Frying up fish for a fundrasier
White River Community Association had its annual fish fry fundraiser Saturday at the Buford Schoolhouse.
Slide show: Tribute to Harry Tucker
RBC — During Saturday, April 25’s memorial service for the late Harry Tucker at the White River community building, family and friends gathered outside gathered to honor his life.
