MEEKER | The primary emphasis of the Nov. 27 Pioneers Medical Center board meeting was the future vision held by both staff and board in the areas of orthopedics as well as hospital expansion. In preparation for that discussion, Development Director Margie Joy outlined PMC’s Strategic Plan for 2019–2022, elaborating[Read More…]
Features
CNCC hears suggestions on programming
RBC | More than 30 community leaders, members and Colorado Northwestern Community College administrators and employees gathered Tuesday in the Weiss building at the CNCC Rangely campus for the countywide CNCC Networking Meeting to join a discussion and brainstorming session of what kinds of programs Rangely and the surrounding areas[Read More…]
Museums, mosquitos and more (oh my!)
MEEKER | White River Inn Grant Extension The Nov. 20 Meeker Board of Trustees heard first from White River Inn owner L.D. Grove who sought an extension on a grant the board had approved back in June for improvements on the inn. Since the original work was not done, an[Read More…]
Stay healthy this holiday season: get your flu shot
RBC | With the holidays upon us, family and friends will gather, airports will be busier and shopping centers will see a steady stream of traffic. More people bring more germs, and more germs bring more opportunities to get the flu. Don’t let the flu keep you from enjoying your[Read More…]
Lisa Piering chosen for town manager position
RANGELY | The Rangely Board of Trustees embarked on a search for a new town manager following the resignation of Peter Brixius earlier this year. Brixius is now the Town Manager of the City of Craig. Following Brixius’ resignation, the Rangely board appointed long time town clerk Lisa Piering as interim[Read More…]
Sharpshooters take home turkeys and more
MEEKER | The 2018 Kenny Johnson Memorial Turkey Shoot held Nov. 18 at the Meeker Sportsman’s Club Shooting Range from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The weather was beautiful, attendance was good, and everybody had a great time in the various events. Having fun is the whole purpose of this event.[Read More…]
Meeker Town Administrator resigns in executive session
MEEKER | TOWN ADMINISTRATOR SUBMITS RESIGNATION Meeker will begin the search for a new town administrator following the resignation of Scott Meszaros. Meszaros replaced longtime town administrator Sharon Day following her retirement in 2012. Meszaros submitted his resignation Wednesday, Nov. 14 during an executive session of the board. The board appointed[Read More…]
More questions than answers in extension office audit
RBC | Following Rio Blanco County/Colorado State Extension Agent (CSU) Bill Ekstrom’s retirement this year, at the request of interim RBC Extension Agent Carla Farrand and according to CSU Extension policy, a coordinated review of the financial accounts in the RBC Extension Office was conducted Oct. 4-6 by CSU Extension Assistant[Read More…]
Willy Wonka …
Tuesday, Nov. 13, the talent of the Rangely High School drama class was on full display as the students took the stage in the high school’s production of “Willy Wonka.” The play was an adaptation of the book, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl. The cast—which[Read More…]
County Beat: November 15, 2018
RBC | One man’s junk is another man’s treasure, or so the saying goes. Legally defining “junk” is again before the commissioners, as they tackled complaints about abandoned vehicles on County Road 7 during a workshop Tuesday, Nov. 13. County residents Pete Kiser and Cathy Smith have submitted complaints about[Read More…]
Celebrating ‘Bat Week’
MEEKER | The week of Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2018, was officially proclaimed “Bat Week” through national proclamations from the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. The Blanco Ranger District along with Meeker High School (MHS) junior, Nick Massey, celebrated Bat Week by presenting fun[Read More…]
What’s hiding in your medicine cabinet?
RBC | Check your medicine cabinet, or kitchen cupboard, or wherever you keep your prescriptions. Are you harboring expired, unused or leftover prescriptions or over-the-counter medications? If you are, it’s time to take action, for your safety and that of your loved ones. “If you think opioid addiction can’t happen[Read More…]
