Whew, that was close. The call on the White River, which was imposed in December, has been lifted. Collective ripples of relief must have passed through the valley as the news spread last week. If not, that is as much a concern as the drought and water shortages all over[Read More…]
Month: April 2023
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: April 20, 2023
Community dinners every third Thursday MEEKER | Community dinners are the third Thursday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church Elbert Hall. Piceance Mustang Auction April 28-29 MEEKER | Don’t miss your chance to bid on a Piceance mustang during Meeker Mustang Makeover’s pick-up day[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 9-15, 2023
ARRESTS A 32 year old male was arrested on 4/15/2023 for violating a protection order, 2nd degree assault and resisting arrest. He was granted a PR bond on 4/16/2023. CALL SUMMARIES 4/9/2023 @ 12:57 am. A deputy patrolling Highway 64 came upon a large rock in the highway. The deputy[Read More…]
More questions about Wolf Creek
MEEKER | Seeking answers to multiple questions posed about the White River Water Storage Project (Wolf Creek Reservoir), Meeker’s Board of Trustees welcomed Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District District Manager Director Alden Vanden Brink and project manager Wade Haerle of Vanoco Consulting to Tuesday’s meeting. Vanden Brink and Haerle responded[Read More…]
MSD proud to support alternative licensure program
MEEKER | This reporter had the pleasure of meeting with three of Meeker’s acting teachers this past week. The experience inspired great pride in our small community and the people who have been working hard to build our school district into a place both kids and teachers can thrive. These[Read More…]
Mustang Makeover trainers pick up horses April 29
MEEKER | The public is invited to watch the 2023 Meeker Mustang Makeover trainers select and pick their wild horse for the August competition on Saturday, April 29 in Meeker, Colorado. You will also have a chance to see mustang trainer Steve Mantle start two horses during clinics to show[Read More…]
Panthers take third and seventh in Glenwood Springs
RANGELY | This past weekend the Rangely High School track and field team traveled to Glenwood Springs to compete in Demon Invitational, a meet in which the Panthers s howcased their rampant growth and success. Of the 17 teams competing at the meet, the lady Panthers scored enough points to[Read More…]
Cowboys look to extend winning streak
Skylar Browning (top) and Jace Mobley of the Meeker Cowboy baseball team competed in Cedaredge last Saturday. The Cowboys are on a six game win streak and look to keep it going Friday at Grand Valley. RICH KLINZMANN PHOTOS MEEKER | Cowboy baseball had a 2-9 start last year and[Read More…]
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RBC 4-H excitement
RBC | Rio Blanco County 4-H members have been hard at work selecting their livestock and working on their indoor projects. Members have also been participating in leadership activities across the state and beyond. Here are a few things Rio Blanco County 4-H is up to. Blake Smith (left) and[Read More…]
Panthers head to Eagle Valley Invitational
The Rangely High School track and field team is beginning to hit their stride. The season is now well underway. The team traveled to Gypsum for the Eagle Valley Invitational this week, where they saw many personal bests, a meet record and a school record set. Miah Wren and Kastyn[Read More…]
Cowboy harriers do well in Gypsum
Eagle Valley high school hosted the 2023 Eagle Valley Invitational with 17 teams from around Colorado. “I think we are finally turning it up,” commented head coach Hallie Blunt. “It has been so hard for the kids to be competitive as we have not had a lot of time on[Read More…]
