MEEKER | Governor Jared Polis has ordered closure of dine-in services at all Colorado restaurants, as well as bars, gyms, theaters and casinos. Restaurants can continue to prepare meals for delivery or take-out. The order is effective immediately through the next 30 days and may be renewed. All Department of[Read More…]
Month: March 2020
Meeker School District closing through March 29 to help limit spread of COVID-19
MEEKER | Meeker School District (MSD) is shutting down through March 29. All school activities, including parent-teacher conferences, have been cancelled. “The primary reason for the school closure is to aid our medical facilities in responding to any community spread,” a letter from Superintendent Chris Selle stated.
White House issues new, more restrictive coronavirus recommendations
RBC | In a press conference Monday from the White House, the president, and his coronavirus task force, announced new recommendations for all states with evidence of community transmission (which includes Colorado) to follow over the next 15 days in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus. Those[Read More…]
White River Basin planning input welcome
RBC | The Douglas Creek and White River Conservation Districts hosted a series of public meetings throughout the White River Basin in late January to determine whether there is sufficient support to pursue an integrated Water Management Plan for the basin, what issues such a plan could address, and who[Read More…]
BMS wrestlers take 3rd in Hayden
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School wrestlers competed against 12 teams at the 2020 Soroco Middle School wrestling meet. With 194 points the Cowboys took third place behind Hayden and Craig. On the top of the podium for the Cowboys were Cade Blunt (145), Brendan Clatterbaugh (165), and Noah LeBlanc[Read More…]
History Day competitors heading to state
MEEKER | Last week 14 Barone Middle School eighth-graders and three Meeker High School students traveled to Grand Junction to participate in the annual Regional History Day competition. “Each student has been working hard on creating their project for this year’s theme, ‘Breaking Barriers’,” said BMS history teacher Kris Casey.[Read More…]
Girls fall to Wray 57-55
RBC | The lady Cowboys basketball season came to end last Saturday at the hands of the Wray Eagles. Meeker hosted the Region 3 tournament taking on the Telluride Miners in the opening game. “This was a fun game for everyone, all the girls got to play, and they played[Read More…]
OPED: Benefits of water fluoridation are evident
MEEKER | My name is Kari Brennan. I am a dental hygienist in Meeker, Colorado. Due to the recent ballot initiative concerning Rangely’s water fluoridation system in the upcoming April ballot, I would like to share some information with you so that you may make an educated vote. We just[Read More…]
Cowboys end season
RBC | After a slow start to the season, the Cowboys ended their year with a 12-11 record, a bid to the regionals, and an improvement over the 2018-2019 season. “We finished strong, struggled in the beginning, but did really well at the end,” said head coach Klark Kindler. Meeker[Read More…]
Obituary: Patricia Jean Ferguson Jordan
Patricia Jean Ferguson Jordan Dec. 26, 1929 ~ Feb. 13, 2020 Patricia Jean Ferguson Jordan took her first breath in heaven on Feb. 13, 2020, at Meadowlark Homes in Grangeville, Idaho. She was 90 years young. She left family and friends who take comfort in knowing she is at peace[Read More…]
County Beat: March 12, 2020
RBC | The county’s broadband program is going well, according to Communications Director Cody Crooks. During a work session Tuesday, March 10, Crooks updated the board of county commissioners on the program’s progress. The board also heard from County Attorney Todd Starr, who suggested not pursuing financial reparations for damages[Read More…]
Democratic process …
Rio Blanco County Republicans caucused last Saturday in multiple locations around the county where party members chose delegates for the upcoming county assembly. Caucus attendees had an opportunity to hear from the candidates running for Si Woodruff’s county commissioner seat: Mona Avey, Ty Gates, Scott Nielsen and Kai Turner. Members[Read More…]