MEEKER | Vendors interested in downtown booth space during the 4th of July events, please contact the Meeker Chamber of Commerce at (970)878-5510.
Month: June 2011
BLM seeking nominations for council
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is seeking additional nominations for five openings on its Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council.
RE-4 hires new admin.
RANGELY I The Rangely school district recently hired a new superintendent and elementary school principal.
Declining deer herd to be discussed
MEEKER | The Colorado Division of Wildlife is inviting the public to a meeting in Meeker on Monday, June 20, to discuss their concerns about a decrease in the White River deer herd with Division wildlife managers and biologists. The meeting is scheduled from 6-8 p.m., at the Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Mobile pantry in Meeker July 28
MEEKER I Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR) mobile pantry truck will be in Meeker providing food assistance to community members. Scheduled dates are July 28 and Aug. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 779 Sulphur Creek Rd., Meeker.
Letter to the Editor: Yellow Jacket
Dear Editor: Following up on our previous letter we would like to clarify and expound on a few items: First of all, we are not opposed to the YJWCD -— we just feel that there needs to be more public input than what there has been since 1959. If YJWCD[Read More…]
Coffee house singer
Sara Rachel Jackson sang and played guitar last Saturday at Main Street Coffee House in Rangely.
Towns plan mosquito control measures
MEEKER I The town of Meeker will conduct aerial spraying to control flies and mosquitoes between June 27-30,
Cady named 2011 military father of the year
RANGELY I Chris Cady, this year’s military father of the year, reminds us how fortunate we are to celebrate Father’s Day in the safety our armed forces help provide. Cady, the son of Bill Cady of Rangely, was among 600 men nominated for the 2011 Military Father of the Year[Read More…]
Retired nurse receives award
MEEKER I Sheila L. Allen, a retired perioperative nurse now living in the Meeker area, was inducted into the Baton Rouge General Medical Center Hall of Fame on May 12.
Commissioners grant school districts $200K, one year only
RBC I Both school districts in Rio Blanco County will benefit from a “one-year only” grant given by the county commissioners at their June 13 meeting. It was also the first day on the job for the new county administrator.
First free concert Friday
MEEKER | The 2011 Summer Entertainment Series, sponsored by ERBM, kicks off this Friday, June 17 on the courthouse lawn with a free concert by the Boulder-based eight-piece Latin dance band, Onda (Spanish for “vibe”).