RBC I As reported in May, retired local livestock producer Mike Grady stepped down from the White River Habitat Partnership Program (WRHPP) Committee after serving for 23 years, most all those years as the committee chair.
Author: Reed Kelley
Plein Air art show: Success from thin air; local woman wins People’s Choice award
MEEKER I Pat Sheeran-Daggett has been a resident and professional Meeker artist for 22 years. For some time, she gently encouraged the Meeker Chamber of Commerce to sponsor one or more art events to bring more art appreciation, artists and maybe even more visitors to Meeker.
White River Conservation District banquet…
MSD looks at high number of valedictorians, acts on budget
MEEKER I Meeker Board of Education (BOE) member David Smith reported during the board’s June 20 meeting that several people had asked him following the Meeker High School commencement what the deal was with having so many potential valedictorians for the Class of 2017. Nine 2017 students received mantles at[Read More…]
Meeker High grads detail scholarships, future plans
MEEKER I Meeker High School counselor Trina Kennedy Smith introduced the 2016 graduates at this year’s commencement exercises, presented the scholarship awards they received and revealed their plans for the future.
Meeker School District deals with budget and mission statements
MEEKER I The Meeker Board of Education (BOE) budget is expected to be approved later this month with a variety of changes proposed. Preliminary discussions in May led to the board approving the establishment of a full-day kindergarten, an additional fifth grade class, a credit recovery paraprofessional, a step increase[Read More…]
Induction…
County GOP holds primary
RBC I Rio Blanco County’s Republican primary ballot, mailed to active Republican voters this week, is an exciting one as there are five contested races on the ballot.
RBC commissioner candidates comment on what is important
RBC I The Rio Blanco County County Republican Party sponsored its second public forum May 23 for the county’s four county commissioner candidates, who shared ideas and opinions on issues they thought were important to county voters. All four candidates are Republican and will face each other in the party’s[Read More…]
37 students to receive MHS diplomas Saturday
MEEKER I Meeker High School (MHS) expects to graduate 37 seniors at 10 a.m. on Saturday in the high school auditorium.
Meeker grants help local businesses improve properties
MEEKER I The Town of Meeker is continuing the town grant program aimed at encouraging and helping town businesses succeed and enhance their building and business site appearances.
Legislature says no to rural citizens seeking local drug purchases
RBC I Right now, your insurance company can require you to go through the mail to obtain your prescription medications. This past legislative session, the Colorado State Legislature failed to pass a measure that would have prohibited the requirement for mail order prescriptions.
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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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The Rangely Panthers track and field team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Phil Wertman Invitational. Catch up online at ht1885.com.
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Natalie Kracht took first in her 100M heat for the MHS Cowboys at the Glenwood Springs Invitational last weekend. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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