MEEKER | Rio Blanco County 4-H members traveled from both ends of the county to Montrose for the Tri-River Area Livestock Judging Contest on May 10, 2025. They competed against youth from across the state, judging 12 classes of livestock, giving three sets of oral reasons, and answering two sets[Read More…]
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COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners bid farewell to Gates, approve 2025 budget in two meetings
RBC | At the Dec. 10 regular meeting of the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Doug Overton first addressed a letter to the editor published in November from Rangely resident Wendi Gillard regarding a veterans services program. Overton declared the county administration’s firm support and dedication to all[Read More…]
FAIR LADIES…
The sheep lead event is a fun event for spectators and participants alike (above). A year’s worth of labor, tears, laughter, and learning marked the close of the 2024 Rio Blanco County Fair. This year’s official photographer, Kaysyn Chintala, and auctioneer Josh Smith were both raised in Rio Blanco County,[Read More…]
Kobald sets new target for RBC 4-H archery
MEEKER | Shane Kobald, 17, doesn’t remember exactly what prompted him to pick up a bow at the age of 6, but the decision has served him well. His first competition was at the age of 10, in Eagle. Since then he has won at the state level “a couple[Read More…]
STEM students…
Recently, Carley Smith, the Rio Blanco County 4-H program coordinator, visited Kay Bivens’ elementary library class in Meeker to demonstrate STEM activities to first- through fifth-grade students as well as discuss 4-H.
RBC 4-H Alum in Italy…
4-H Retreat…
4-h group attends district retreat…
Rio Blanco County 4-H leathercraft leader Bob Klenda is seen here working with a group of kids at the 4-H district retreat held recently in Glenwood Springs.
