RANGELY | In last week’s report on the Town of Rangely’s regular board of trustees meeting, we failed to mention the reason Deserado Mine is out of compliance with their wastewater management is due to the departure of its certified wastewater operator. The town’s water department is sending two employees[Read More…]
Month: February 2019
New staff for Meeker district
MEEKER | The Meeker BOE met Monday evening primarily to discuss, and in some cases vote on, new personnel and be updated on the high school building project. NEW PERSONNEL The two new certified substitute teachers who were present were asked to share a short bio. Dr. Richard Seklecki is a[Read More…]
BIRTH …
Lucas and Haley Turner of Rifle are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Jackson Alexander Turner, born Thursday, Jan. 24 at 8:30 a.m. at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colo. He weighed 7 lbs., 3.9 oz. and was 19 inches long. Jackson is welcomed by maternal[Read More…]
Guest Column: Construction on new school to begin in June
MEEKER | A significant amount of design work has occurred since the November election where voters approved a bond for construction at Meeker High School and the district’s transportation facility. As stated in the fall, our school district is grateful to our community for supporting this effort. We are committed to[Read More…]
First Aid/CPR/AED Class Feb. 9
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation and Park District will be hosting a First Aid/CPA/AED class on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Meeker Recreation Center multipurpose room. Interested individuals 12 years of age and older may register on or before Feb. 1 for $40 by[Read More…]
Letter: Not a good beginning
Dear Editor: The first week in office the RBC Commissioners do not renew the contract of the county attorney in a deal that seems to be made in secret between two commissioners. The very next week, the commissioners announce a new county attorney. Both of these transaction do not pass[Read More…]
BIRTH …
Mathew and Shawnie Moody are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Knox Wayne Moody, who was born on Dec. 10, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. He weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. He is welcomed by his siblings: Sophia, Annabeth,[Read More…]
Opinion: Wolf introduction poses a serious risk for Western Colo.
RBC | Wolf introduction into Western Colorado public lands (forests, wilderness, BLM) and vicariously into privately owned adjacent lands poses a serious and lethal risk for wildlife, domestic livestock, and to human health and safety. Rocky Mountain Wolf Project advocates assert that populating Western Colorado with an initial 500 Canadian wolves[Read More…]
USDA extends many program deadlines
RBC | USDA’s Farm Service Agency extended deadlines on many of its programs because of the government shutdown and the emergency nature of many of the programs. Below are updated deadlines: Farm Programs – Market Facilitation Program Deadline to apply extended to Feb. 14, 2019 – Marketing Assistance Loans If loan[Read More…]
Historic preservation conference Feb. 4-7
RBC | Colorado Preservation in collaboration with History Colorado will present the 2019 Saving Places Conference at the Sheraton Denver Hotel, Feb. 4-7. The conference theme is “The Next Generation of Preservation.” Drawing historic preservationists and experts from throughout Colorado, the nation and even internationally, more than 800 conferees will[Read More…]
Obituary: Clinton Morrill
Clinton Morrill July 19, 1951 ~ Jan. 21, 2019 Clinton Morrill, 67, passed away on Jan. 21, 2019, in Dinosaur, Colo. Clinton was born in Tooele, Utah, to Gladys Long and Jay Hardman. He was later adopted by Vernon Ross Morrill. Clinton married Deborah McAlister on Feb. 1, 1969, in[Read More…]
Memorial Regional Health invests in substance abuse treatment program
RBC | A comprehensive treatment program for substance abuse disorders will be part of Memorial Regional Health’s services in Craig within the next 15 months, according to an article in the Craig Press (https://www.craigdailypress.com/news/mrh-invests-500000-over-two-years-for-new-substance-abuse-treatment-fascility/) last week. Among the proponents of the project are members of the Berry family, including Dr. David[Read More…]
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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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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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