MEEKER I Once a year in September, border collies, handlers and sheepdog enthusiasts converge in Meeker for the annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, offering five days of fun for everyone. The dogs are the main attraction, but weekend highlights showcase two attractions you don’t want to miss. Award-winning Western entertainer,[Read More…]
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Obituary: Mary Alice Patton
Mary Alice Patton was born in Vernal, Utah, on June 4, 1921, to Vinnie Miller and Leroy Lee. She was their sixth child out of 10. Her family called her Pudge.
Join Arbor Day Foundation in September, get free trees
RBC | Everyone from Colorado who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive 10 free trees as part of the foundation’s Trees for America program.
New teachers in Rangely…
Obituary: Elizabeth (Liz) Backes
Elizabeth (Liz) Irene Backes, our beloved mom, grandma (momma) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, in Meeker, Colo.
One Person’s Opinion: It is vital horse gather takes place
RBC I As the date for the Bureau of Land Management’s planned round-up of up to 167 wild horses in West Douglas herd area quickly approaches, so does the likelihood that one of the various wild horse advocacy groups will file suit to prevent the gather.
MSD backs broadband projects, hears reports, OKs coaches
MEEKER I In August, the Meeker Board of Education (BOE) voted to support the county broadband project, heard a number of reports from administrators and approved a number of new hires, coaches and activity sponsors.
Letter to the Editor: Task force set for historic district designation
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to Rio Blanco County residents and friends. The Meeker Old West Heritage Cultural Center Committee and Task Force, in cooperation with the Rio Blanco County Historical Society and the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council are coordinating a task force effort to nominate the[Read More…]
New EMT class slated for September in Meeker
MEEKER I A new Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) basic course is scheduled to run from mid-September through the end of the year and is to be taught by Fidel Garcia of Professional EMS Education out of Grand Junction, a very well-known instructor, according to Meeker Fire Chief Marshall Cook.
Panther volleyball…
Rio Blanco County on Patrol—Aug. 17-Aug. 24
RBC I The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office from Aug. 17 at 8 a.m. through Aug. 24 at 8 a.m.
Meeker Fire District donates $80,000 fire alarm system to Barone school
MEEKER I On Aug. 13, the Meeker Fire District board voted unanimously to donate up to $80,000 to Barone Middle School to cover the cost of an all-new and much-needed fire alarm system.