Cars are lined up in front of the new Family Dollar store in Meeker as employees train for today’s scheduled store opening.
Author: Sean McMahon
Rangely man faces felony assault charge in shooting
RANGELY I A 28-year-old man with a Canon City address who has been living in Rangely for an undisclosed amount of time has been charged with felony assault in the first degree following a lengthy investigation into the alleged shooting of another Rangely resident early Oct. 19 at the Buck[Read More…]
Lake Avery fishing…
This couple was taking advantage of the windless, 55-degree temperatures at Lake Avery on Sunday afternoon to try their luck fishing from the boat launch on the east end of the lake.
Snow above Sleepy Cat…
Warm temperatures over the past week had the snow pretty well melted out of the valley floor along County Road 8 on Sunday, but it didn’t take much of a drive to find some heavy snow areas off the main road. Plenty of snow was in evidence along the north[Read More…]
From high to low, county temps vary 129 degrees
RBC I It’s hot! It’s freezing! It’s humid! It was quite a diverse year in Rio Blanco County. The temperature from the year’s coldest to the year’s warmest, as recorded from Jan. 1 to the end of October, spanned 129 degrees.
BOCES recognizes retiring members…
Brad Bauer, second from left, the coordinator of student services for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), presented certificates of appreciation to the three members of the Meeker School District Board of Education who are retiring this year.
Meyer says MSD will require cutbacks after loss of tax vote
MEEKER I Obviously disappointed by the 64-vote failure of Ballot Issue 3A in Meeker, new school superintendent Mark Meyer said although it is a known fact that cuts will now have to be made, he will certainly comply with the voters’ decision on the measure.
From My Window… Not just a slogan: Local shopping helps town, pals, families
November seems to be the month when everyones’ minds turn to the holidays — Thanksgiving, then Christmas. It is also the time to put out the annual call to buy locally during the Christmas season.
Veterans are remembered…
County-wide donations…
Chris Archuleta, right, a graduate of Meeker schools and a representative of Chevron, presented a check worth $15,000 to Iris Franklin, left, the president of the Meeker School District Board of Education, on Tuesday night.
Craftiness…
Mother Anne and daughter Kolbi Franklin took part in the Meeker Crafts and Gift Show on Friday and Saturday at the Rio Blanco Fairgrounds in Meeker.
Family Dollar set for Meeker opening later in November
MEEKER I The new Family Dollar outlet in Meeker will be open to the public on Nov. 21. The store, located at 184 Market St. in Meeker, is opening on schedule, Family Dollar public relations manager Bryn R. Winburn told the Herald Times.
