MEEKER I Now is time to recognize Meeker’s outstanding businesses and citizens. The Meeker Chamber of Commerce seeks to recognize businesses that have made a significant impact in the community for the past year.
Month: January 2014
Rangely man inducted into Sports Hall of Fame at Adams State
RANGELY I Last fall, Adams State University inducted one of the most successful football teams in the school’s history into its Hall of Fame. Among the players honored was longtime Colorado Northwestern Community College baseball and basketball coach Paul Conrad, a middle linebacker for the Adams State College Indians from[Read More…]
Meeker School District to use reserve funds on budget shortfall
MEEKER I Meeker School District unanimously passed a revised budget Tuesday night that included the projected $1.26 million shortfall being covered by the district’s reserve funds. The approved budget meets 2013-2014 obligations with no major cuts in teachers or programs, Superintendent Mark Meyer said.
Foul play not suspected in Rangely death
RANGELY I Saturday Jan. 18, the Rangely Police Department was notified of an unattended death at the residence of Randy Miller, located at 636 School St. in Rangely.
Death Notice: Carol Atwood
Funeral services for Carol Atwood, 66, of Meeker, Colo., the wife of Eddy Atwood, will be held Friday morning at 11 a.m. at Meeker Methodist Church.
Forum on school budget shortfall tonight
MEEKER | The Meeker School District, facing a budget shortfall of more than $1 million, will host a public forum today at 6 p.m. at Meeker High School to discuss the situation in an open setting. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the forum.
Pioneers Medical Center opens new Meeker pediatric care clinic
MEEKER I The new Pioneers Medical Center Pediatric Care Clinic opened Jan. 7 and has already been serving the community.
Classifieds: Jan. 23, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Letter to the Editor: State veterans home makes difference
Dear Editor: Can individual acts make a difference? You bet.
Classes offered by fire protection district
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Fire Protection District is offering a series of classes that are open to the public.
Community forum set for Meeker on Jan. 25
MEEKER I A citizens’ forum on economic development for Rio Blanco County will be held on Jan. 25 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the Meeker Hotel dining room.
Snow in Rangely…
Although Rangely hasn’t seen a substantial snowstorm since December, small accumulations of two inches or less over the last month have made for passable sledding conditions on the hills next to Rangely High School.