Despite loss in prelims, Nelson grateful for Olympic experience MEEKER — It wasn’t the finish he was hoping for, but Billy Nelson was glad he had the experience. Nelson, whose father, Bill, works for Summit Industries in Meeker, placed 10th in his preliminary race of the 3,000-meter steeplechase Friday at[Read More…]
Author: Jeff Burkhead
Grandsons battle in Junction ‘Cage Wars’
RANGELY — Richard and Elizabeth Benton had plenty of reason to cheer last Saturday. Doubly, so. The Bentons, who live in Rangely, had two grandsons compete in the Mixed Martial Arts Cage Wars in Grand Junction.
It was past time to get out and look around a bit
RBC — In the nearly three months I have been here, I have spent most of my time covering events either in Meeker or Rangely. Beyond that, I haven’t ventured out much. There’s been lots going on, right here in Rio Blanco County, to keep me plenty busy. I’m either[Read More…]
Meeker’s weekly visit by eye doctor comes to end
MEEKER — For Dr. Ron Danner, this week will feel a little strange. For the first time in 27 years, he won’t make the weekly trek to Meeker. Last Thursday, Danner closed the office of Eyecare Specialties, located on the second floor of the Hugus Building.
Former CNCC staff member arrested in sting operation
RANGELY — A former staff member at Colorado North-western Community College was arrested for allegedly trying to solicit a 13-year-old girl online.
Powwow to return in ’09
Date uncertain, but planning is under way MEEKER — Details haven’t been finalized, but there will be another Smoking River Pow-wow next year. The first Smoking River Powwow took place July 25 and 26 at Ute Park in Meeker.
Turner unsure whether he’ll serve on both boards
Newly elected county commissioner is member of Meeker School Board RBC — Kai Turner hasn’t made up his mind whether to do both — serve on the Meeker Board of Education and the Rio Blanco County Commission at the same time. But, apparently, there’s no law preventing him from doing[Read More…]
New school administrators not new to the area
RBC — One school administrator has come back home, while another has moved on. But he didn’t move far. Just the other end of the county.
Town looks for new funding source
MEEKER — With the amount of traffic going through town, the curb and guttering project along Highway 13 can’t wait.
Former commissioner has advice for county officials
RBC — After listening to Tim Schultz speak at last Thursday’s Community Networking Group in Rangely, I wished I had recorded what he had to say. It was that good.
‘Boomtowns’ set to compare notes Aug. 26-27
MEEKER — Two heads are better than one. Or, in this case, two towns are better than one. As a way to compare notes, elected officials and community leaders from Meeker and Rio Blanco County will meet later this month with their counterparts from Pinedale, Wyo., to share information and[Read More…]
Mountain lion makes late-night appearance
MEEKER — Reports of mountain lion sightings can sometimes be exaggerated. But not always. Just ask Alan Oldland. A mountain lion was caught by a game camera strolling around Oldland’s property, one mile west of Meeker on Highway 13. The photo was taken Aug. 7.
