MEEKER I On May 20, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) maintenance crews reported the failure of a downhill Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining wall on State Highway 13 at mile marker 29, causing the roadway to sag up to five feet in the area adjacent to the wall.
Month: May 2015
Tipton and Gardner urge Jewell to work on saving Colowyo
RBC I U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton (R-Colo.) and U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) urged Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell on Thursday to instruct the federal Office of Surface Mining (OSM) to take action to prevent the impending closure of the Colowyo mine and the loss of hundreds of jobs[Read More…]
Rangely School Board talks salaries and budgets, comes up $111,000 short
RANGELY I The Rangely School Board discussed the 2015/2016 school year budget on May 19, quickly approving participation in the November election and discussing the hiring process for potential employees in the coming school year.
Creative gardening lands Rangely man in hot water; all working out
RANGELY I Taking on Town Hall is never easy, but Rangely resident and gardener Jeremy Coleman has decided it’s worth the fight to try to save what has become his controversial garden. Coleman’s garden is not typical. He makes extensive use of tree branches and even an old boat to[Read More…]
Two projects will affect Highway 13 north
RBC I The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and its contractor partner, Elam Construction, Inc., will began work Tuesday, weather permitting, on resurfacing State Highway 13 in two locations:
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to code enforcement, Town of Rangely
Dear Editor: I would like to very sincerely thank Vicki Pfennig of Rangely code enforcement and the City of Rangely for bringing to my attention the safety issues around my home. I was endangering my neighbors, the members of the Rangely Fire Department and myself. Jeremy A. Coleman Rangely
Proposed MSD budget expecting big deficit
MEEKER I After reviewing the final plans for high school graduation ceremonies with school counselor Amy Chinn at the May 19 meeting, the Meeker Board of Education looked at the school district’s preliminary 2015-2016 budget.
24 inducted into Meeker honor society
MEEKER I It wasn’t all music at the 2015 Spring Concert held May 20 at the Meeker High School auditorium on May 20 as 24 members of the student body were also inducted into the National Honor Society.
Free fishing in state on June 6-7; license not needed for weekend
RBC I Join Colorado Parks and Wildlife for Colorado’s Free Fishing Weekend on June 6-7, when anglers of all ages can fish without a license anywhere in the state.
Local meeting focuses on agri-tourism
MEEKER I If the thought of agri-tourism ever raised questions, or if the thought of living briefly the life of a ranch or farmer is interesting, a meeting in Meeker on Tuesday should slake your thirst for knowledge.
Letter to the Editor: Deadline May 31 on BLM travel and transportation maps
Dear Editor: If you like to use motor vehicles, bicycle or hike around on BLM land, I want to remind everyone reviewing the Travel and Transportation inventory maps that the BLM is requesting comment by May 31—just three days away.
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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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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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