In February and March the It’s Showtime livestock club has had two meetings. In the February meeting they elected officers: president Macy Collins, vice president Hadley Franklin, treasurer Montey Franklin, secretary Aimee Shults, reporter Charlie Rogers, council representatives Jessi Pelloni, Tatumn Kennedy and Eva Scritchfield, and pledge leaders Tanner Shults,[Read More…]
Month: April 2018
Cedar Ridges golf tournament April 21
RANGELY | The annual Cedar Ridges golf tournament will support the CNCC NIFA team’s trip to national competition. Entry fees are $200 a team or $50 for individuals. For details contact Kris Kauber: [email protected].
Cultural Heritage summit April 25-27
RANGELY | Registration for the fourth annual Northwest Colorado Cultural Heritage Program Summit sponsored by the Colorado Tourism Office is now available online. The summit will be held April 25-27 and includes trips to Canyon Pintado, The Tank, Dinosaur National Monument, an opportunity to try rock crawling or a ride[Read More…]
Obituary: Margaret Louise Davis
Margaret Louise Davis Nov. 18, 1928 ~ March 18, 2018 Margaret Louise Davis, 89, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Uintah Basin Senior Villa in Roosevelt, Utah. She was born Nov. 18, 1928, in Meeker, Colo., to Leasil and Jo French. She married Gene Homer Davis in Meeker,[Read More…]
Obituary: Patricia (Willis) Limon
Patricia (Willis) Limon May 29, 1955 ~ Feb. 18, 2018 Patty, known to many friends and family as PeeWee, was born in Rangely, Colo., on May 29, 1955. She grew up in Rangely, Colo., in the Chevron oil camp. She attended the Rangely public schools. She graduated Rangely[Read More…]
RBC 4-H senior livestock judges win 2018 4 Corners Ag Expo
RBC | The RBC livestock judging team spent spring break in Cortez and Loveland, Colo., competing and winning. Two past members of the RBC livestock judging team, Ty Dunham and Madi Shults, came from competing in Houston on the South Plains Junior College livestock judging team to assist Clint Shults coaching[Read More…]
Candidate forum for Meeker fire board Monday, April 9
MEEKER | Six people are vying for two open board of director’s seats for the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District in this year’s special district elections to be held next month. The district oversees emergency medical services and the fire department. Board chair Wade Bradfield is vacating his seat after eight[Read More…]
‘Simple’ sandwich shop brings new lunch options
MEEKER | It’s “just a simple sandwich shop,” says Cindy Nelson of her new venture, the Red Rooster Sandwich Shop, located at 265 Sixth St. in Meeker, the former home of the Meeker Bakery and most recently home to Flora Bella flowers and gifts. Nelson formerly served as food service director[Read More…]
{Letter} In agreement with Dorsett: Fix the river
Dear Editor: My thanks go to Dr. Dorsett for hitting the nail on the head on the algae problem in the White River. What is really sad is the cost. The USGS is saying it will be a half million dollars to go another three years. This would be a[Read More…]
Register for community ed classes now
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting in April and May are open for registration, and due one week prior to class starts. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new! Social Media Marketing: Next Steps – April 9, 16 – Refine your business marketing. Introduction to Plein[Read More…]
Tide Pods are the new goldfish {Millennial Musings}
RBC | It’s final production week for our second Adventure Colorado magazine, and that means two things. One, I’ve been at my desk more than anywhere else in my house (including asleep) and two, my house is an utter disaster. Working from home has a host of benefits (hello, all day[Read More…]
Meeker girls win first meet on Bob King Track
MEEKER | “We had a great home meet on Friday, the weather held and we were very proud of the performances by all of the athletes,” Meeker High School track coach John Strate said of the first high school track meet held on the new Bob King Track at Starbuck Stadium.[Read More…]