RBC I Construction of Phase 1 of the new Meeker sidewalk project along the northern shoulder of Market Street between Watt’s Ranch Market and Fourth street and new crosswalks at Fifth and Eighth street intersections on Market Street is nearing completion with paving scheduled for next week. Phase 2 of[Read More…]
Month: July 2015
Rangely senior picnic Wednesday
RANGELY I The annual senior picnic will be held Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. at Elks Park to show appreciation for Rangely residents 55 and older. Hat Creek BBQ will provide the meal. Table service will also be provided. You are welcome to bring a covered dish, but it’s[Read More…]
Rainbow trout make major comeback
RBC I After being devastated by whirling disease in the 1990s, rainbow trout populations are increasing in most major rivers in the state thanks to a 20-year effort by Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic scientists and biologists. “It’s been a long road, but bringing back populations of fish that were[Read More…]
Rangely girl makes Dean’s List at Fort Lewis
RANGELY I Chelsea Ficken of Rangely was named to Fort Lewis College’s Dean’s List for the spring 2015 semester. Ficken’s major is business administration—management option.
Beautifying Rangely…
Range Call parade results
MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce announced the winners in the annual Meeker Range Call Parade, held July 4 in downtown Meeker: Winner of the Best of Show was the Bank of the San Juans float; Most Creative float winner was the Rio Blanco Masons; Judges’ Choice winner was[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Man from Meeker made my day
Dear Editor: My motorcycle trip last week could have been much briefer if it wasn’t for local Dale Lloyd. In my haste to go for a ride I discovered I had left my wallet at home.
Deep Creek, part of Flat Tops, is recognized by Forest Service act
RBC I On July 9, after seven years of intensive collaborative, public involvement and more than 30 years since local citizens first championed the idea, the White River National Forest released a decision that the first 11 miles of Deep Creek, located on the southeastern corner of the Flat Tops[Read More…]
Dates set for free BMS, MHS sports physicals
MEEKER I Klark Kindler, the new athletic director at Meeker High School, announced Friday the dates for free athletic exams for Barone Middle School and Meeker High School. All student athletes who will be entering interscholastic sports this fall at either school will need to have had their physicals before[Read More…]
Rangely Hurricane swim team preps for championships as season nears its close
RANGELY I More than 30 kids went out for the Hurricane swim team, and, for almost half of them, this was their first year on the team. Many of them will swim in the Western Slope Championships this weekend in Grand Junction and the season will wrap up with a[Read More…]
Young Timers at Lake Avery on July 26
MEEKER | Fishing, swimming and hiking is the next meet up for the Meeker Young Timers. Those interested are urged to join the group at Lake Avery for the next group gathering on July 26. If you want to carpool or need a ride, call Danyel at the Meeker Chamber,[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Caution on offers to print grant deeds, assessment profiles
Dear Editor: We have heard from several people in the community who have received solicitations from a company called Record Transfer Services. They are offering a copy of your current Grant Deed and Property Assessment Profile.
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Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
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With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
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This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
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There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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