DENVER I The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) on Friday released the “Pits and Peeves 2.0 – Progress in Motion Report” that highlights recent accomplishments related to an ongoing statewide initiative to cut government red tape, reduce regulatory burdens and costs on businesses, improve customer service and shift the[Read More…]
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BLM seeks comment on closing area land
MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management is now seeking public comment on a proposal to temporarily close access to public lands 15 miles north of Meeker for safety reasons.
Comments sought on Yampa-White water plan
RBC I Diverse water interests across Colorado are currently working to develop a draft Colorado Water Plan that seeks to balance future agricultural, municipal, recreational and environmental water needs. The Colorado Water Plan is your plan and your input is needed to make certain the plan reflects your interests, values,[Read More…]
Wedding: Melhoff~Schilling
Jade Elizabeth Mehlhoff and Austin Doyle Schilling were married May 31, 2014, at the Stone Chapel at Matt Lane Farm in Fayetteville, Ark., with the Rev. Andrew Wise officiating. A reception immediately followed the ceremony at the same venue.
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks from ESA
Dear Editor: Epsilon Sigma Alpha’s inaugural Poker Run was a success with $600 raised to benefit St. Jude’s and local charities. We would like to thank everyone who rode and made it a fun day.
Sept. 10 meeting in Craig to address power plant’s future
RBC I Moffat County, in conjunction with CLUB 20 and Craig City Councilman Ray Beck, will host a public community meeting with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 Administrator Shaun McGrath on Sept. 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Moffat County High School Auditorium.
Hunting licenses still available for upcoming hunts
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters that there are still thousands of leftover big-game and turkey hunting licenses available, giving hunters plenty of opportunity to harvest a variety of species and to put fresh, healthy wild game meat on the table. Over-the-counter elk licenses are also now available.
Meeker group seeks young adults to meet
MEEKER I There’s a new group in Meeker, and it appears they are organizing. It appears the group organizers are looking for young adults and “the young at heart” who want to network, meet new people and enjoy all that Meeker has to offer.
Meeker Chamber wins state award for veterans memorial
MEEKER I Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) and sponsors of the Governor’s Awards for Downtown Excellence have informed the Meeker Chamber of Commerce that the project “Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial” is a winner of “The Best Small Town Public Space Project” award.
WREA member lunch Sept. 10
MEEKER I The annual White River Electric Association’s annual Membership Appreciation Lunch and Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday at the Freeman E. Fairfield Community Center in Meeker, 200 Main St. At the meeting, members of the WREA will register and vote on issues concerning the co-op. The registration and[Read More…]
Meeker TCAP student scores reveal ups, downs
MEEKER I The Meeker School District’s 2014 Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) results were released by the Colorado Department of Education last month. Students around the district were tested in reading, writing and math and scored by the state as either advanced, proficient, partially proficient or unsatisfactory.
