MEEKER I A public meeting was held Monday evening to discuss the survey results and phase two of the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s master plan.
Month: April 2012
Home of: David and Kelsey Zickefoose
RANGELY | David and Kelsey Zickefoose of Rangely are this week’s “home of” honorees. David and Kelsey have lived in Rangely since 2008. They celebrated their third wedding anniversary Feb. 21.
New Arrival
Robert and Kelcey Heston, along with big sister Kayden, are pleased to announce the birth of their beautiful and happy baby girl,
Day retires after 30 years
MEEKER I Just shy of 31 years ago, Sharon Day went to work for the town of Meeker as a clerk in the front office at town hall. Over time, she graduated to receptionist, handled water billing, was the assistant manager/planner and was appointed town manager, or town administrator, in[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Living with Muscular Dystrophy
Dear Editor: I would like to share this with our firefighters that help support MD kids. This is a speech from a young man in Olathe, Kans. His name is Kylen Wilder. He was diagnosed with MD at the age of 3; he is now 22. He gave this speech[Read More…]
News Briefs: April 26, 2012
Old Timers needs your photos MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association (Old Timers) will celebrating its 100th anniversary this year on June 2 and is looking for pictures of the past presidents.
Daycare center may be forced to close
MEEKER I After just a few years in operation, the Angels and Outlaws Daycare Center may be forced to close due to the business owner’s financial troubles.
Meeker baby!
Several babies are born to Meeker parents every year but it is rare for a baby to be born in Meeker. Anevay Brilynn Crawford surprised her parents Kelly and Vicki Crawford early Wednesday morning.
Pharmacy workers recount robbery
RANGELY I When a young man entered the Rangely Pharmacy on Monday, April 16 wearing a ski mask, certified pharmacy technician Marcia Prater initially thought he was ill.
Classifieds: April 26, 2012
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Loose Ends: The little things
During these tough economic times, it is important to look at the little things that indicate a change locally. Increases in home sales, rentals, and the number of active drilling rigs are a few of the statistics that help put the small details together to see the big picture.
CNCC Foundation awards scholarships
RANGELY I This year’s Brett Stearns Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Craig resident Audria Herrera. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded yearly to one student selected by the CNCC Foundation Scholarship Committee. Audria was selected based on her essay “What do you feel is the greatest discovery in either math or[Read More…]
Come say hi!
The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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