MEEKER I There were several happenings at Meeker Elementary School during October, including fire safety, drug awareness and fun that involved putting an emphasis on reading.
Month: November 2013
Letter to the Editor: Save the elementary school
Dear Editor: This letter is written after reading most of what has been published in this paper and from conversations with people working hard to save the old Meeker Elementary School. It is easy to forget that being a member of a community comes with responsibilities, the major one being[Read More…]
Christmas tree-cutting permits now available
RBC I Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within designated areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale.
Noted woodcarver revs up saw for CNCC sculptures
RANGELY I At first glance, master wood carver Ron Eye looks like just another guy wearing hunter-orange camo chaps and wielding a chainsaw.
The ladies are in the house…
RMS 7th grade ballers…
The Rangely Middle School seventh-grade A-team, including Riley Boydstun and Calvin Bishop in front, and C.J. Lucero, Tytus Coombs, Devin Ramirez and Drew Brannan, are pictured before playing in Meeker, where Barone Middle School won three of four games played.
Sen. Udall: Every drop of Colorado River water counts
RBC I Water has literally shaped the West. It carved Colorado from red rock and shaped landmarks from the Rocky Mountains to the Grand Canyon to the Gulf of California.
Letter to the Editor: Reader read up on issues before voting
Dear Editor: My name is Ed Ballegeer and I have a few comments in reference to your “Through My Window” comments in the paper last week.
Rangely student on Biola dean’s list
RANGELY I Rose Peterson of Rangely is one of 1,422 students named to the Dean’s List for Spring 2013 at Biola Univerity in La Mirada, Calif.
Lady Cowboys gain lasting experience at state tournament
MEEKER I The Meeker High School varsity volleyball team came away from the 2013 Colorado State Volleyball Championships tournament with one win, one loss and a lasting experience.
Colowyo seeks public support
RBC I Colowyo Coal is seeking public support for its Collom Permit Expansion, which may be vital to the economic future of Rio Blanco, Moffat and Routt counties. The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement is taking written comments through this Friday concerning the[Read More…]
From My Window… Not just a slogan: Local shopping helps town, pals, families
November seems to be the month when everyones’ minds turn to the holidays — Thanksgiving, then Christmas. It is also the time to put out the annual call to buy locally during the Christmas season.