It helps to get an outside perspective. That’s why last week’s visit by folks from Pinedale, Wyo., was a good thing.
Author: Jeff Burkhead
Future of Fairfield Center space unsettled
RBC — County commissioners are considering different options for the Fairfield Center, once the Meeker Public Library moves out and relocates to its new home down the street.
Meeker’s Phyllis Wigington attends Democratic National Convention
MEEKER — Politics runs in Phyllis Wigington’s family. Democratic politics, that is.
Firefighting pilot survives Aug. 27 crash near Meeker
MEEKER — A pilot whose single-engine firefighting plane crashed Aug. 27 about 20 miles from here walked away with only minor injuries.
Meeker Library checks in Mon.
MEEKER — It didn’t make the original goal of moving in February. Nor did it make an August target date.
Revving up interest
Septemberfest features pair of car shows RANGELY — There’s nothing like hot cars to heat up an event. Once again, Rangely’s Septemberfest will include a car show. Actually, two car shows. A staple of Septemberfest has been the car show in Elks Park.
End-of-summer celebration kicks off Friday in Rangely
RANGELY — Labor Day weekend signifies the end of summer. It also means it’s time for Septemberfest. The three-day community celebration, which started with a free picnic in 1974, will once again offer a free meal. And a whole lot more.
Who said there’s nothing to do in Rio Blanco County?
It seems to me, there’s no shortage of community events in Rio Blanco County. Who says there’s nothing to do in a small town? OK, I’ve only been here for three months. But, during that time, there’s been plenty of activities going on. And I’ve enjoyed them all.
Former CEO back at RDH
RANGELY — Merrill Frank is back in familiar territory. The retired hospital administrator recently returned for a second stint at Rangely District Hospital. He was CEO at the hospital the first time from January 1997 to October 1999, when he retired.
Overcoming Obstacles: Miner makes emotional return to school
RANGELY — There’s a feeling of excitement associated with the first day of school. New classes. New teachers. For Celena Miner, the first day of school represented a new beginning. Miner, a senior at Rangely High School, joined her fellow students for the opening of classes last Thursday. It was[Read More…]
Recreation center demolition, remodeling is under way
RANGELY — A year from now, when the Western Rio Blanco Recreation Center reopens, it will be the same building. Only better.
Fall Festival features fun
Sept. 27 event benefits area non-profit agencies MEEKER — It won’t be long, and fall will have arrived. It also means the Fall Festival is almost here.
