MEEKER | The 107th annual Old Timer’s Reunion dinner and dance will be held at the Fairfield Center in Meeker on June 1. Doors open at 3 p.m. followed by a social hour, dinner, business meeting and dance. To determine your eligibility to attend, visit http://rbcpioneers.org/. Tickets are $35 per[Read More…]
Month: May 2019
CORRECTION
MEEKER | The press release about this year’s Plein Air painting contest in Meeker had incorrect dates listed for the public show and silent auction. The correct dates for the public show and auction, held at the Meeker Public Library are: July 3, Artist and Patron Night Award Ceremony and[Read More…]
Meeker School Board presents token of appreciation to Laurel Mullens
MEEKER | The regular meeting of the MSD Board of Education started promptly at 7 p.m. and followed the agenda closely. The first order of business was the recognition of Montey Franklin, a local spelling bee champ and participant in the District Spelling Bee. Franklin explained how many students he[Read More…]
State of the River, networking meeting
RBC | The Colorado River District and the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District are co-sponsoring a Rangely State of the River meeting to be held in conjunction with the monthly Community Networking meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, at the Colorado Northwest Community College campus.[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: May 23, 2019
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Obituary: Joyce Marilyn (Nilson) Schnackenberg-Brower
Joyce Marilyn (Nilson) Schnackenberg-Brower April 13, 1925 ~ May 11, 2019 Joyce Brower, 94, entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 11, 2019, from a stroke she suffered on May 6, 2019. Joyce was born in Denver, Colorado, and graduated from South High School. She[Read More…]
Granger named to Rangely board
RANGELY | The Town of Rangely Board of Trustees appointed Alisha Granger to fill the trustee seat vacated by Richard Garner during the May 14 regular meeting of the board. Granger, Brittny Campos and Sue Samaniego turned in applications. “It was a very difficult decision, as they were all very[Read More…]
Meeker Community Clean-Up Day June 1
MEEKER | The Blanco Ranger District and Meeker High School agricultural department are hosting a cooperative community clean-up day following this year’s World Migratory Bird Day theme: “Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution.” MHS student Nick Massey has organized this event as part of his SAE fulfillment through the MHS[Read More…]
Farm Bureau Scholarship winner
MEEKER | Ellie Anderson, a 2019 graduate of Meeker High School and daughter of Teresa and Travis Anderson, is the 2019 recipient of the $1,000 Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau Scholarship. Ellie will utilize her scholarship to pursue degrees in agriculture communication and animal science at Eastern Wyoming College. The[Read More…]
A legacy of love: local couple ready to sell restaurant with deep roots
After decades in the restaurant business, Henry and Kris Arcolesse are looking to pass their legacy and passion on to a new owner. MEEKER | “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” You know it, I know it, and Henry and Kris Arcolesse of Meeker[Read More…]
Fifth graders present ‘A Night at the Museum’
MEEKER | The enthusiastic fifth grade students of Meeker Elementary School were given an assignment: Pick a subject they are interested in, research the subject, then create a presentation that will inform as well as entertain. Last Wednesday, May 15, the MES gymnasium was nearly filled with what can only[Read More…]
Trail Maintenance Day June 1
MEEKER | On June 1, Tucker Ercanbrack will be organizing a group of volunteers for his Eagle Scout Project “Trail Maintenance Day.” Please bring gloves and a rake, if available. Garbage bags will be provided. Meet at the Sanderson Hills Park at 8 a.m. to help clean the ERBM trails.