The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Author: Niki Turner
Meeker High School Art Show…
MHS students presented their artwork at an art show at Meeker Elementary School last Thursday. Click the link for a video montage.
HopeWest volunteers contribute more than $2 million in volunteer hours
MEEKER I In 2018, HopeWest volunteers contributed 78,685 hours of work and based on this national figure, these hours equal more than $2 million.
Miles family thanks first responders, PMC
Dear Editor: My family and I would like to thank the Meeker Ambulance crew, and the doctors, nurses and staff of Pioneers Medical Center for the excellent care that was given to our precious Bud during his last time with us. And we so appreciate the kindness shown to my[Read More…]
Local artist exhibiting in two Denver events
RBC I Jay Sullivan’s drawing “On The Attack” has been juried into the 2019 University of Denver Alumni Exhibition, running May 16-June 16. The show is limited to graduates of DU and includes a variety of art mediums. Sullivan’s work highlights the Greater Sage Grouse during their spring mating rituals[Read More…]
Obituary: Chari Ann Fisher
Chari Ann Fisher left us suddenly but peacefully on May 2, 2019. She was the second eldest daughter of Stella C. (McGruder) and Walter E. Blumhagen, born Jan. 31, 1949 in Polson, Montana. She was preceded in death by her husband William Joseph (Joe) Fisher and her elder sister Cynthia[Read More…]
Tank hosts multiple events in late April
RANGELY I The Tank Center for Sonic Arts had a few events in hopes of bringing more talent and film potential to The Tank and to Rangely during the weekend of April 27-30.
MES Night at the Museum May 15
MEEKER | Meeker Elementary School fifth-graders will present their Night at the Museum projects in the MES gym on Wednesday, May 15 from 6-7 p.m.
Letter to the Editor: Charging stations won’t be very helpful
Dear Editor: It is a very fraught thing to say you are going to provide charging stations for electric cars. Do you think WREA or even you understand that every darn electric car needs its own charging plug? That’s right, every manufacturer has their very own plug requirements. I wonder[Read More…]
Natural gas potential in Colorado and Utah brings climate benefits, report says
RBC I The rural region connecting eastern Utah and western Colorado are home to abundant natural gas supplies that promise to compete in global markets and deliver climate benefits along the Pacific Rim yet depend on completion of proposed infrastructure projects, according to a new report. The analysis is the[Read More…]
New VP of CNCC Craig Campus and Student Services
CRAIG I Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) announced John Anderson as new Vice President of Craig Campus and Student Services.
Guest Column: Career shift for former public health director
RBC I When this column is printed and read, I will have just completed my first days on a new job. I now work for Providence Recovery Services. Providence is new in Northwest Colorado, it grew out of tremendous need and a love of our community. The disease of addiction[Read More…]
