Once again, my window looks a little clouded. Colorado is one of the few states that still has political party general assemblies and Rio Blanco County is one of the few counties left in Colorado to use them. The Republicans and the Democrats in Rio Blanco County held their general[Read More…]
Month: April 2014
Consultants will move ahead with expanded trails master plan
RBC I Great Outdoors Consultants (GOC), the company hired in November to create a trails master plan for motorized — and non-motorized use in Rio Blanco County, presented several trail concepts at the second of three public workshops during March in Rangely and Meeker.
Kevin Orlowitz back in Meeker as postmaster
MEEKER I After several months with a temporary postmaster, Meeker now has a new full-time postmaster, although he is no stranger to the post office in town.
Rangely voters set town board; parks to WRBM
RANGELY I Tuesday’s municipal election in Rangely selected the mayor and two town board members and decided whether or not to convey several town parks and properties to the control of the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (WRBM).
Prom date changed …
The date for the 2014 Meeker High School prom was reset Monday from April 19 to April 12, causing a stir among students and parents, but meetings were set for Wednesday afternoon by students and parents who want to keep the April 19 date and Thursday evening by MHS Principal[Read More…]
Death Notice: Nina Mintz
Funeral services for Nina Mintz, 99, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 4, 2014, at the United Methodist Church in Meeker.
4-h group attends district retreat…
Rio Blanco County 4-H leathercraft leader Bob Klenda is seen here working with a group of kids at the 4-H district retreat held recently in Glenwood Springs.
10th annual CNCC Foundation Dinner and Dance
Cary Baird, left, the community engagement specialist for Chevron, presents a check for $25,000 to Peggy Rector, president of the Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation, left, and CNCC President Russell George, right, during the 10th Annual CNCC Foundation Dinner on Saturday night at CNCC. The check, dinner tickets and prolific[Read More…]
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Meeker Elementary to hold Scholastic book fair
MEEKER I Meeker Elementary School will hold a “buy-one, get-one-free” Scholastic book fair on April 9 and 10.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for support of the MHS FCCLA
Dear Editor: The Meeker High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter would like to thank the entire community for its support during our family movie night showing “Frozen.” Thank you for your patience and excitement during the event.
After Birth Ball tickets now available in Meeker
MEEKER I The annual After Birth Ball, celebrating the end of the birthing season for cattle, sheep and goats, will be held April 26 at the Fairfield Center, 200 Main St., in Meeker.