RBC | The undersigned organizations wish to provide some important perspectives regarding the proposed “Smart Wolf Policy” ballot initiative to stop wolf reintroductions. We encourage you to carefully consider the following points before offering your support through signatures or funding. Unfortunately, the proponents of this initiative failed to gather stakeholder[Read More…]
Tag: Rio Blanco County
RIO HAPPENINGS: APR 20-26, 2025
ARRESTS 4/23/2025- A 39 year-old male was arrested by Rangely PD for Violation of a Protection Order, Resisting Arrest and Escape. 4/24/2025- A 28 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for Failure to Appear. 4/24/2025 @ 11:58 am. A 57 year-old male was[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: APR 13-19, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 4/13/2025 @ 2:27 am. A caller reported suspicious activity on the White River near County Road 65. The caller thought the people who were launching a boat that had tools and were up to no good. Rangely PD responded to check[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Rio Blanco County commissioners discuss measles, ADA compliance in April 15 meeting
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting April 15 in Meeker, with all commissioners in attendance. The meeting opened with a public comment period, during which no public comments were made. Commissioners then approved the agenda and a consent item—the April 11 payroll[Read More…]
Deadline to apply for LEAP is April 30
RBC | Coloradans who qualify for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) still have time to apply for help with their home heating bills. The deadline to apply is April 30. So far this heating season, nearly 80,000 people across the state have received an average benefit of $355. LEAP[Read More…]
IT’S SHOWTIME!
It’s Showtime met on April 13. The meeting started with the pledges and a quick game of trees and squirrels. The club then talked about deadlines such as goat, sheep and swine weigh in on May 4 and MQA on April 23. They also completed a two-part community service project[Read More…]
Q&A for hospital board candidates
RBC | In the previous weeks we have published Q&As with candidates for the recreation district board and the fire district board. This week we’re sharing the interviews with candidates for the hospital board. Here are the questions asked of the candidates: 1. Have you served on a hospital or healthcare[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County FCCLA shines at State Leadership Conference; four students headed to nationals
RBC | Students from both Meeker and Rangely High Schools made a significant impact at the recent Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference, showcasing their skills and knowledge in a diverse range of competitions. The impressive results highlight the dedication of students and advisors alike,[Read More…]
Colorado Republicans want the feds to intervene in freshly signed gun law
RBC | Less than a week after Gov. Jared Polis signed Colorado’s latest gun-control law, Republicans in the legislature announced Wednesday they have asked the federal government to investigate whether it infringes on the U.S. Constitution. Colorado House Republicans say they have sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam[Read More…]
Federal grant cuts put future of History Day at risk; how you can help
RBC | For 51 years, National History Day (NHD) has been the premier historical research competition for middle and high schoolers across the country. At the beginning of April 2025, National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants that have supported the program were canceled by the federal government. NHD is[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: APR 6-12, 2025
ARRESTS 4/6/2025- A 29 year-old male was arrested on an out of county warrant. He was transported to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 4/6/2025 @ 10:58 am. It was discovered the men’s restroom at Town Park was vandalized. Possible witness and suspect information was provided to the responding officer. 4/6/2025 @ 6:30[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners hear public concerns, discuss Lake Avery repairs
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting last week at the Historic Courthouse in Meeker, with all three commissioners in attendance. The meeting opened with a public comment period. The sole speaker was Wendy Gillard of Rangely, who commended the board for its[Read More…]
