RBC I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week last week was local dentist Charles Vandiver. To read the story about Charles and DeeAnna, go to www.meekerchamber.com. The Rangely Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week was Ducey’s Electric. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
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Candidates withdraw from town elections
RBC I The field for the town elections got smaller last week. Paul Tucker withdrew his candidacy for the Rangely Town Council, and Chuck Mills did the same for the Meeker Town Board.
Letter: Deputy district attorney says goodbye
I very much want to thank the people of Rio Blanco County for giving me the opportunity to serve you as your deputy district attorney for the past year. This is a wonderful community, and it has been both an honor and a pleasure to assist in the team effort[Read More…]
Letter: Ritter should oppose greenhouse gas limits
While governors from 18 U.S. states spent last Wednesday urging Congress to nix the EPA’s “harmful” regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, Gov. Bill Ritter chose to stand idly by.
WR Snowmobile Club will ride March 28
RBC I The White River Snowmobile Club Ride has been rescheduled for March 28. Snowmobilers will depart the Lost Creek Trailhead (Ripple Creek) on County Road 8 at 10 a.m. Riders can choose to stay on the trail, or explore the backwoods. Both groups will be led by a snowmobile[Read More…]
Energy Forum attracts crowd
RBC I Perhaps in a sign of the times, the second chamber of commerce-sponsored Energy Forum attracted a standing-room-only crowd. Eighty-three people packed the community room at Mountain Valley Bank to receive updates — and perhaps in the hopes of hearing some encouraging news —
County 4-H beef show is learning experience
RBC I 4-H Beef projects are up and rolling for 2010. The annual feeder show was held Feb. 7. Our official was Kenny Burns from Hotchkiss. He has more than 40 years of show barn experience. He ranches, he fits show cattle and he’s a pretty good clipper mechanic. Kenny[Read More…]
December reports down 28.6 percent
RBC | During December 2009, the Rio Blanco County Communications Center logged 588 incidents, down from December 2008 totals of 823, which is a 28.6 percent decrease in activity.
Classifieds: March 18, 2010 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]
Spring CNCC courses open for registration
MEEKER I Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting in March and April are open for registration. GED pre-preparation and GED preparation begin March 30-May 4. Times are 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Book club: “New authors in America” with Jane Yazzi is scheduled for March 30-April 13, 4-5:30 p.m.,[Read More…]
Local election candidates:
RBC I Voters in Meeker and Rangely will vote April 6 for candidates running for open seats on the local town boards.
Letter: Message of farm safety important
Rio Blanco Farm Bureau strongly promotes safety on our farms and ranches. Unfortunately, agriculture is still one of the most dangerous industries and children are too often hurt or even killed while playing or working on farms.


