It’s something of a tradition to write about Mother’s Day in this editorial space, but this year it’s coming to you from a slightly different point of view. Mother’s Day as an official holiday was established in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson. By 1920 it had become a commercial success[Read More…]
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Commissioners updated on broadband project
By Niki Turner [email protected] RBC I County commissioners heard from IT Director Blake Mobley about the broadband project prior to the regular board meeting Monday in Meeker. Mobley said he recently attended two conferences and said it was “extremely surprising how unusual and well-received our approach to broadband has been.”[Read More…]
Medical equipment available at VFW for those in need
MEEKER | When facing a health crisis, the cost of the medical equipment needed during recovery, or during a long-term illness at home can add insult to injury. Seeking to alleviate some of that financial distress, Meeker native and former commander of Meeker V.F.W. Post 5843 Tom Kilduff set up[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Tourism is good, stopping economic leaks is good, too
There’s been a lot of talk about tourism in the last few months. How can we attract people to our communities? What will make day trippers and weekend travelers and long-term guests come visit? We’ve packed our summer calendars with festivals and activities that will appeal to residents and visitors[Read More…]
Third earthquake in two weeks rattles Rangely
For the third time in two weeks, Rangely residents were shaken by an early morning earthquake.
Rangely Outdoor Museum opens for the season May 6
RANGELY I The Rangely Outdoor Museum will celebrate their 2017 opening weekend with a full day of events on Saturday, May 6. The public is invited to participate, starting with an OHV ride to the Lions Head rock formation in Chase Draw.
Meeker church hosts 6K run/walk for clean water May 6
MEEKER I On May 6, Meeker’s United Methodist Church (UMC) is hosting an opportunity to provide a year’s worth of access to clean water to someone in the world.
PMC celebrates its volunteers
MEEKER I National Volunteer Week is April 23-29. Each day, volunteers selflessly devote their time to helping others in need. Pioneers Medical Center is proud and wants to thank its volunteers who provide a wide range of services, from delivering Meals on Wheels to spending craft time with Wing residents[Read More…]
Moosehead Lodge ribbon cutting
RANGELY | The Moosehead Lodge in Rangely is under new ownership. There will be a ribbon cutting on May 1 from 1-3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. 856 E. Main St., Rangely, Colo. 970-629-0561 for more information.
Full-scale emergency exercise to be carried out by county in May
RBC I For the better part of a year, Rio Blanco County Emergency Management Director Ty Gates has been creating a plot that’s worthy of a screenwriting award. But this plot isn’t for a movie, it’s for training purposes.
Meeker High School Prom 2017
Meeker High School students celebrated prom Saturday, April 22. Prom royalty for 2017: (left to right) second attendants Kasey Rosendahl and Peyton Burke, King Sheridan Harvey and Queen Maggie Phelan, first attendants Cole Brown and Meghan Smith. Crown bearers Hattie Brennan and Dexter Chinn.
