MEEKER I Almost everyone in Rio Blanco County knows what FFA is—the Future Farmers of America. Now, the group website states that its now the FFA Organization and they’re not only future farmers, but also the future biologists, future chemists, future veterinarians, future engineers and future entrepreneurs of America.
Month: June 2015
Memorial Day: It is never too late to honor our fallen troops
More Views of a Very Busy Weekend in Rio Blanco County
Rangely football…
Obituary: Ruby J. Hart
Well-known Meeker resident Ruby J. Hart, after living on this earth for 98 years, passed from this life and moved on to a better place May 22, 2015, at Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colo.
Inaugural Meeker Cattledog Trials to offer day of competition Sunday
MEEKER I On Sunday morning, 40 dogs and their handlers will again test their skills on the trial field at Ute Park, but this time it is cattle who will be their challengers. The Meeker Classic has long been known as the site of one of the best sheepdog trials[Read More…]
Oldtimers’ Celebration in Meeker on Saturday
MEEKER I The annual Oldtimers’ Celebration will be held Saturday at the Freeman E. Fairfield Center in downtown Meeker.
Natural Soda, Colowyo topics of AGNC meeting
RANGELY I Government authorities from all over Northwestern Colorado converged on Rangely May 27 for a monthly meeting of the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC), which looked at a variety of topics.
Former locals return to Rangely to capture first in 27-hole scramble
RANGELY I Terrell Lowry, Josh Mosley, Tyler Dahl and Dustin Kissling returned to Rangely to shoot 19 under par and win the 27-hole, four-person scramble on Saturday at Cedar Ridges Golf Course.
Obituary: Brandan Justin Kracht
Brandan Justin Kracht was an amazing son, brother, father and friend. He was an extremely caring and loving person.He had a laugh and always a smile on his face that was very contagious. He was always there to help anyone in need without a second thought.
Rangely Rec League Baseball…
New federal judge rules climate impacts must be considered
RBC I The Colorado coal industry has been bristling for two weeks, following the second ruling by a federal judge in Denver calling for climate impacts to be included in assessments of mining endeavors.