Purchasing advertising is similar to buying an airline seat, or renting a hotel room or getting a table at a popular restaurant. You make a reservation and then that seat or room or table is held for you. In some cases, you have to pay in full in advance, or[Read More…]
Author: Caitlin Walker
Public Notices: June 7, 2018
NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: JEREMY DAVID MUXLOW FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD Rio Blanco County District Court Case Number 18JA1 To: Jared Cole McQuarty: Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner has filed in this Court a verified[Read More…]
ERBM honors outgoing directors
MEEKER | Tuesday’s meeting of Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District was a busy one. After regular business, outgoing directors Zach Clatterbaugh, Drew Varland and Kris Arcolesse were honored for their many years of service. Newly elected members were then sworn in and officers were elected. Director Kent[Read More…]
Don’t make me ‘mom lecture’ you {OPED}
RBC | I was a bit of an odd kid. (Nothing has changed, if you’re wondering.) When I was around 4, we went to a hardware store to pick up a few things, and I was instantly enamored, but not with the power tools, the wall of paint chips, or[Read More…]
Dare to be different {OPED}
RBC | Our society runs on appearances. Follow the yellow brick road of conformity to a magical land of acceptance, and your life will be gumdrops and lollipops. Cue the flying monkeys. Whether it’s a specific body weight or shape, a set of interests, religious beliefs or how we wear[Read More…]
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ERBM approves trail construction project contract
MEEKER | “Am I not allowed to ask questions? Because if I’m not, I’m wasting my time and I want to know why.” Meeker resident Wiley Berthelson opened Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation & Park District’s April 17 meeting, seeking information on a recent bid award for the Trails Improvement[Read More…]
Betrayed by my stretchy pants (OPED)
RBC | I’ve worked from home for a long time, which means “stretchy pants” (leggings, pajamas and the like) are my uniform six out of seven days a week. When I set out to find three professional(ish) outfits for Colorado Press Association’s annual conference this past weekend, I was confident it[Read More…]
Choose your weapon wisely (Millennial Musings)
RBC | Shotgun or sniper rifle? It depends on the job you’re trying to do. It’s the same way with news. Do you want a smattering of buckshot—some hits, some misses? Social media is great for this. Quickly get an overview of country and world events by firing up a screen[Read More…]
ERBM board defends bid decision
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District (ERBM) Board of Directors has come under fire for their decision to hire an Arkansas company for the next phase of their Trails Development Project. The project will add approximately 4.5 miles to the existing China Wall trail system on[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 parks and rec board chooses Arkansas firm for trail development
MEEKER | The full Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Board of Directors met March 20 for regular business and discussion. After approving minutes and financials, the board considered bids for the Trails Development Project, a collaborative project with several local entities which will add 4.5 miles to the existing China Wall[Read More…]
