RBC I The same number of Rio Blanco County residents were receiving unemployment in October as there were in September of this year, but because the available workforce was down slightly, the Rio Blanco County jobless rate rose from 4.5 percent in September to 4.6 percent in October.
Author: Sean McMahon
Eskelsons expanding Bowstrings business
MEEKER I Jeff and Kristen Eskelson purchased Rocky Mountain Bowstrings, Inc., from Bill and Erma Rucker in 2010, and since then the business has continued to thrive and grow.
Pull out the snow shovels…
The streets are slushy and the Market Street sidewalks are unshoveled as seen during the snowstorm last week in Meeker. Meeker Town Hall is reminding all Meeker residents it is their duty to keep residential and business sidewalks clear of snow or to possibly face a fine up to $1,000—even[Read More…]
It was a successful season for all Meeker district hunters
RBC I From all standpoints, the 2015 hunting season was a good one for those in pursuit of wild game in the Meeker district. Meeker Area Wildlife Manager Bill deVergie said Tuesday that conditions were darned near perfect for hunters these past four seasons regardless of whether it was elk,[Read More…]
Christmas Thoughts: ’Twas the Night Before Christmas
The tradition of reading ’Twas the Night before Christmas poem on Christmas Eve is now a worldwide institution and tradition. … Clement Clarke Moore (1779-1863) wrote the poem, which is also called “A Visit from St. Nicholas” in 1822. …
Breakfast with Santa…
Zacharia (left) and Nicholas (right) Godwin had the chance Saturday morning to talk with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at the annual Meeker Lions Club’s Breakfast with Santa, held at the Fairfield Center in downtown Meeker. Several hundred persons were fed between 8:30 and 11 a.m., and hundreds of children[Read More…]
Spirit of the holidays…
A Christmas card often reflects the quiet and peacefulness of a family at home, and such is the feeling one receives looking at the decorated home of Cindy and Richard Welle, located at the intersection of Eighth and Garfield streets in Meeker.
From My Window: Christmas lights still few; keep sidewalks clean; more warmth?
Looking out my window on Saturday night it was pretty dark, but the snow reflecting the few lights visible made it look fairly light outside in comparison to a normal night. Thought it might be worth it to head up toward all corners of Meeker to see how many folks[Read More…]
Colors of the season…
Just after a light snow on Saturday, the Town of Meeker’s Christmas lights, in combination with the street lights, cast a colorful glow along Main Street. The work was done by White River Electric Association crews in the spirit of the season.
Rangely, Meeker kick off Christmas season with holiday events
RBC I It is the coming of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season in Meeker and Rangely, and Meeker’s holiday shopping season will kick off with the Festival of Lights, to take place Wednesday evening.
Meeker marks holiday savings with Small Business Saturday
MEEKER I Great deals and the chance to see what local Meeker merchants are offering this Christmas season will come to town and county/area residents with Small Business Saturday, to be held this weekend. According to the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, at least 16 local merchants will be offering special[Read More…]
Bucks are back…
The bucks seem to know when the season on antlers is over. Above, these three nice bucks know its safe for them to wander the streets of Rangely such as these on Stanolind Ave., while the buck below was seen just outside of Meeker on Saturday along Highway 13.
