RBC I Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association co-presidents Sandra Bradfield and Robert Amick extend their personal invitation and warmest welcome to pioneers and guests attending the 102nd Anniversary Centennial Plus-2 celebration of the Old Timer’s Reunion on Saturday at the Freeman E. Fairfield Center, 200 Main St.
Month: June 2014
Time is now to sign up for CNCC classes at Meeker campus
MEEKER I Now is the time to sign up for summer community education classes at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Meeker as classes begin in the next couple of weeks.
Water and location key to contructing future reservoir in county
RBC I Phase 1 of the White River Storage Feasibility Study, released in mid-May, points to the development of a new water storage reservoir within the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) within the next 10 to 12 years.
Road closed…
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for support at difficult time
Dear Editor: We would like to give our thanks and love to all who have supported us through this difficult time. To those who sent cards, flowers, meals and those who have called or stopped by and those who have held us up in prayers, we thank you.
58 MHS seniors awarded diplomas
MEEKER I The sun gods shined brightly on the Meeker High School Class of 2014 on Saturday, which started off with a good rain and overcast skies at about 9:15 a.m., but no raindrops or even clouds were in evidence when commencement exercises began at 10 a.m. There were 58[Read More…]
Environmental group files suit vs. Bonanza power plant
RBC I WildEarth Guardians, an environmental organization based out of Santa Fe, New Mexico, filed a lawsuit late last month to halt the continued operation of the Bonanza power plant in Utah unless it makes substantial technological upgrades.
All going well with plans for hospital to open during 2015
MEEKER I Construction of the new Pioneers Medical Center is on track with a target opening date of June 2015. “We are thrilled with the progress made this spring,” said Ken Harman, Pioneers Medical Center CEO.
Classifieds: June 5, 2014
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Students at Meeker Elementary School were given the opportunity to meet Touchstone Energy’s newest representatives, LED Lucy and CFL Charlie, on May 27-28 as part of the MES Rodeo.
State free-fishing weekend June 7-8
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding the public that Colorado’s Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for June 7-8. Anglers of all ages can fish without a license anywhere in the state that weekend.
Meeker talent auditions June 8
RBC I “Colorado You Got Talent” will be holding an audition in Rio Blanco County this summer, and talented individuals from this and surrounding counties are invited to take part.
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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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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