Kyle Ward, workforce manager at HistoriCorps, a historic preservation non-profit based out of Morrison, Colorado, that provides weeklong volunteer opportunities restoring historic buildings, typically on public lands, are seeking volunteers for the Yellow Creek Schoolhouse restoration project from April 23 – May 7 in partnership with the Bureau of Land[Read More…]
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RACE SEASON
Nick, Andrea and Zeek Gianinetti, along with teammate Keri King, wrapped up their race season last weekend. Sponsored by Triple Crown Sports, the team competed in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Colorado in the Rocky Mountain States Hillclimb Association from February to April. They’d like to thank Triple Crown Sports, FXR[Read More…]
PEEWEE PANTHER HEALTH FAIR
Rangely School District held their annual PeeWee Panther Health Fair and Preschool Registration April 14. There was a great turnout with more than 50 children ages birth to five in attendance at the event. Preschool and district staff completed speech, motor and health screenings for students in attendance. Students also[Read More…]
LETTER: Annual pie auction huge success; sugar coma suffered by many
Dear Editor, The Meeker Masonic Temple Association would like to thank everyone that came to the Annual Prime Rib Dinner and Pie Auction. There was a record turnout, and many brought amazing pies, cakes and other treats that were auctioned to raise money for our scholarship fund. We would like[Read More…]
Humphrey the Camel
The joke goes: How do you sneak up on a unique camel? Answer: you “neek” up on him. How do you sneak up on a tame camel? Answer: “tame” way! Aside from the talking office camel on commercials proclaiming “Hump Day”, not too many people have pet camels. Humphrey, the[Read More…]
CONSERVATION CORNER: Return Flow Study
It seems every day there is a new story about the water shortages on the Colorado River and the efforts that are being made to decrease water consumption. As a result of this shortage, the West is under severe pressure to implement water conservation. The CO River water shortages could[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Keepers of the river
Whew, that was close. The call on the White River, which was imposed in December, has been lifted. Collective ripples of relief must have passed through the valley as the news spread last week. If not, that is as much a concern as the drought and water shortages all over[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: April 20, 2023
Community dinners every third Thursday MEEKER | Community dinners are the third Thursday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church Elbert Hall. Piceance Mustang Auction April 28-29 MEEKER | Don’t miss your chance to bid on a Piceance mustang during Meeker Mustang Makeover’s pick-up day[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 9-15, 2023
ARRESTS A 32 year old male was arrested on 4/15/2023 for violating a protection order, 2nd degree assault and resisting arrest. He was granted a PR bond on 4/16/2023. CALL SUMMARIES 4/9/2023 @ 12:57 am. A deputy patrolling Highway 64 came upon a large rock in the highway. The deputy[Read More…]
MSD proud to support alternative licensure program
MEEKER | This reporter had the pleasure of meeting with three of Meeker’s acting teachers this past week. The experience inspired great pride in our small community and the people who have been working hard to build our school district into a place both kids and teachers can thrive. These[Read More…]
Mustang Makeover trainers pick up horses April 29
MEEKER | The public is invited to watch the 2023 Meeker Mustang Makeover trainers select and pick their wild horse for the August competition on Saturday, April 29 in Meeker, Colorado. You will also have a chance to see mustang trainer Steve Mantle start two horses during clinics to show[Read More…]
Panthers take third and seventh in Glenwood Springs
RANGELY | This past weekend the Rangely High School track and field team traveled to Glenwood Springs to compete in Demon Invitational, a meet in which the Panthers s howcased their rampant growth and success. Of the 17 teams competing at the meet, the lady Panthers scored enough points to[Read More…]
