MEEKER — Suzan Pelloni is moving on. But she’s not going far. Meeker Chamber of Commerce President Margie Joy announced last week Pelloni will be stepping down as executive director, at her own request, to pursue other interests.
Author: Jeff Burkhead
The Scary Guy
Motivational speaker delivers message of acceptance of others; elimination of hate, prejudice and violence at Rangely schools
Commissioners approve $49.7 million budget
RBC — Bracing for a worst-case scenario in its court case over collection of use tax, Rio Blanco County commissioners adopted a proposed 2009 budget Monday night of nearly $49.7 million.
Pinedale residents warn of energy impact
RBC — Officials from Pine-dale, Wyo., visited Rio Blanco County in August to compare notes with officials here about the impact of energy development.
Chamber adds 40 new members
MEEKER — Forty new members have joined the Meeker Chamber of Commerce in 2008.
County canvass confirms election results
RBC — County election officials canvassed votes and completed the post-election audit Nov. 13. Both went well, said County Clerk Nancy Amick. There was only one small glitch.
Senioritis takes on a whole new meaning
I used to look skeptically at people who claimed they were having “a senior moment.”
Public hearing on adoption of 2009 budget set for Dec. 8 at RBC Administration Building
RBC — With its lawsuit with ExxonMobil pending, budgeting has been a challenge for Rio Blanco County. However, the 2009 budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Administration Building.
Long live rock! Area band members are living the dream
Many a teenage boy has dreamed about someday playing in a rock band. Five men from Rangely and Meeker are living the dream.
Olympic champion wrestler tells his story in Meeker
Henry Cejudo grew up hungry, literally. There were a lot of mouths to feed in his family. He was one of seven kids. His mother, a single parent, sometimes worked two jobs to make ends meet. “It was a struggle,” said Cejudo, the 2008 Olympic champion who told his story[Read More…]
Rangely board buys three new buses with bond funds
Purchases to replace 20-year-old models RANGELY — As the children’s song says, “The wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round.”
Local ranchers, DOW say HPP can help resolve conflicts
RBC — Rodney Culverwell was recently sentenced in Moffat County for four felony convictions for the shooting deaths of four elk last winter on his property.
