Most of the remaining high school building has come down in the past week, and work on the new bus barn has begun. Soil preparation was underway last Tuesday afternoon.
Author: Caitlin Walker
Seven Lakes Lodge back on the market
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] More than 11,000 acres of private land located in the midst of the White River National Forest are up for grabs. Seven Lakes Lodge, owned by pro golfer Greg Norman, has been listed for $40 million. This is the third attempt to sell[Read More…]
Millennial Musings: Frankly, 2020, what the actual heck?
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] I did it, you guys. I put on real pants. And it was awful. So awful, in fact, that several pairs of (larger) pants are right now on their way to my home via the magic of the internet and USPS. Did quarantine[Read More…]
Man’s best friend…
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Did you know there are numerous ways owning a dog can benefit your health? Here are our favorites: 1. Dogs can motivate you to exercise more. 2. Dogs help prevent social isolation. 3. Dogs can help you reduce anxiety. 4. Dogs can help[Read More…]
The best laid plans
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] From dining habits to bathroom breaks, the global pandemic has affected every layer of life, even in a county relatively untouched by the virus thus far. For almost three months, communities have been bombarded with data, restrictions, updates, and a boatload of conspiracy[Read More…]
Growing…
Pioneers Medical Center continues work on its expansion. The plan is to add two additional operating rooms, three additional post-recovery rooms and six additional inpatient hospital rooms as well as the creation of orthopedic and specialist clinic space.
ERBM to reopen May 26, pool may face delay
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Incumbents Kent Walter and Travis Mobley were sworn in for three year terms at Tuesday’s ERBM Recreation and Park District board meeting. Members elected to keep all current officers and committee appointments the same. Walter stated it was “an honor” to be selected[Read More…]
‘Bee’ a friend…
The spring air is abuzz. Industrious honeybees and other pollinators keep our ecosystem operational as they go about their activities, and the flowers in your garden or yard (yes, even the dandelions) are essential for their survival during the spring months. According to Rangely beekeeper Carrie Swails, “The best way[Read More…]
New faces: Josh Troxell shifts gears at Northwest Auto
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Like the vast majority of people, Josh Troxell had never heard of Meeker or Rio Blanco County until a friend of a friend threw his name in the hat for a job at the local car dealership. Troxell, who was living in Durango[Read More…]
Teacher Parade
Walbridge Wing Mother’s Day Parade {Photos}
Taking shape…
Construction work continues at Meeker High School, with demolition of certain parts of the building happening this week, and new architectural “bone structure” taking shape in other areas, especially over the new entrance (picture). Workers are taking all necessary precautions due to COVID-19.
