MEEKER — Soils in this area can be, well, a bit unsettling. With that in mind, the Meeker School Board has decided on a foundation for the new elementary school.
Author: Jeff Burkhead
Drug abuse affects you and me
Soon after I moved to Rio Blanco County, I couldn’t help but wonder if I had done the right thing. And it had nothing to do with the new job.
Slide Show: Bicycle Rodeo
Meeker Elementary School recently hosted an event to encourage bicycle safety.
Rangely gets $595K in grants
RANGELY — In these tough economic times, the town of Rangely received some good news. The Colorado Department of Local Affairs awarded energy impact funding grants to the town for requests it submitted in December.
Stoner family buries a son who died of overdose at 18
RANGELY — Nearly 200 people attended last Saturday’s funeral service at the Rangely High School gymnasium for Austin Stoner, who died April 19 from an overdose at the age of 18. Here are excerpts of remarks made during the service by his brother, Michael, and his stepmom, Dottie.
Developing a plan for the economic growth of county
RBC — Even though the exact form or direction is still taking shape, a group of business people and community leaders is moving ahead with efforts to focus on creating an economic development strategy for the county.
Coming Clean: Rangely man chronicles lifetime of drug abuse
RANGELY — John Durfee was 10 the first time he smoked pot. He was 12 the first — and only — time he smoked, or freebased, cocaine. At 17, he entered treatment for alcohol addiction.
Slide Show: Rangely battles league champ but falls 3-2
RANGELY — Senior pitcher Roman Chavez limited league champ Paonia to four hits at last Friday’s District 2 tournament, and Rangely outhit the Eagles 5-4. But it wasn’t enough.
Slide Show: Meeker season ends in 7-6 loss to Dolores
MEEKER — The Cowboys had the offense, including an inside-the-park home run, and they had the pitching, giving up just one hit out of the infield.
Reminiscing on a first anniversary …
Recently, I covered two events for the paper that brought back memories of this same time a year ago.
Slide Show: Helicopter Landing
MEEKER — A helicopter landed near Meeker Elementary School recently as part of the annual Say No To Drugs campaign at the school.
Slide Show: Dancing With The Stars
MEEKER — Dance students showcased their skills recently at a performance at the Meeker High School auditorium.
