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Obituary: Gary Orton

Gary Orton Oct. 10, 1946~April 14, 2010 Gary L. Orton, 63, of Olivehurst, Calif., passed away at Rideout Memorial Hospital on April 14, 2010. He was born on Oct. 10, 1946, in Hayden. He was a Yuba-Sutter resident for 40 years and was retired from the U.S. Air Force as[Read More…]

Obituary: Jack Farris

Jack Farris Nov. 1923~March 29, 2010 Jack Farris, 86, was born in November 1923, in Estill Springs, Tenn., to Mary Emma Bryant Farris and John Eulis Farris, and passed away Monday, March 29, 2010, in San Luis Obispo, Calif. The Farris family moved to Avila Beach in 1933 when Jack’s[Read More…]

Obituary: Marianna Raftopoulos

Marianna Raftopoulos May 23, 1954~April 14, 2010 Marianna Mahleres Raftopoulos passed away April 14, 2010, at her home in Craig, after an 11-year battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Her loving family and a few of her closest friends surrounded her. Marianna was born on May 23, 1954, to Nick and[Read More…]

Rio Blanco County Police Blotter

Activity for April 9-15, 2010 RPD did not submit blotter information for this week. Friday, April 9 MPD-9:54 a.m.-Assist other agencies at 267 Sixth St., Meeker RBSO-11:42 a.m.-Traffic hazard at County Rd. 5 and Hwy 64, Meeker MPD-1:32 p.m.-Criminal mischief at Eighth St. and Park Ave., Meeker

Opinion: Boesch found career that inspires his passions

For years, he was known as a toy maker. His wife says people thought of him as Geppetto, the wood carver from the story “Pinocchio.” But making toys, that’s what he did for a living. That wasn’t who he was. That wasn’t what defined him.

Livestock Club competes at judging contests

RBC | Madi and Maclaine Shults represented Rio Blanco County and White River Livestock Club at a couple of judging contests held recently. On March 26, they hitched a ride with Bonnie Long’s club from Rangely to compete at the Casper College FFA/4-H Spring Contest in Wyoming.

Rio Blanco County receives Elk Foundation grant

RBC | Wildlife conservation projects in 14 Colorado counties have been selected to receive grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in 2010. The new RMEF funding, totaling $146,250, will affect Rio Blanco County, as well as Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Fremont, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Las Animas, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Park[Read More…]

The County Cubicle: County property tax due April 30

Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]

Letter: Taxes fund services

As directed by state law, the county assessor is responsible for valuing all property in the county. During intervening years, only property owners who have a valuation change will receive a Notice of Valuation from the Rio Blanco County Assessor’s office.