Learn about our local and migrating bird species next week in celebration of National Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 13, 2023. “Go birding” with Wildlife Biologist Mary Cunningham on Tuesday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 17 from 8-10 a.m. If you’d like to join the bird walk, show up[Read More…]
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White River Alliance announces coordinator for riparian grant
RBC | Former water commissioner for the White River Basin, Shanna Lewis, has been selected as the coordinator of the “Miracle in the Desert: Riparian Restoration Using Low Cost/Low Tech Solutions,” according to White River Alliance president Shawn Welder. “We are excited to have someone with Shanna’s water knowledge and[Read More…]
Signed …
Rangely senior Andrew Dorris has signed his National Letter of Intent for Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kansas, to continue his academic and athletic career. Dorris will be competing in both cross country and track and field for the Busters. While at Rangely, Dorris is a 5-time state[Read More…]
Royalty …
Proposed solar farm generates surge of interest from public
MEEKER | “We’ve always believed that good land management meant resilience, and my father always preached the highest and best use,” said lifelong Meeker resident, high school teacher and landowner Kathleen Kelley in response to a recent surge of public interest about a proposed solar farm on her family property.[Read More…]
Adventure Time – ROAR 2023 {Photos}
Rangely’s annual ROAR (Rangely OHV Adventure Rally) keeps getting bigger and better. Dozens of locals and visitors gathered last weekend and enjoyed the area trails. JESSE MCCANN/DID I SHUTTER PHOTOGRAPHY
May Day Celebration {Photos}
The Rio Blanco County Historical Society hosted its first May Day celebration on Sunday, April 30, with smiles all around. The event included log chopping, a pie auction, cotton candy and kettle corn, yard games, face painting and more. Caitlin Walker/Emily Mohr Photos
SO FETCH
MHS Drama put on three performances of Mean Girls: The Musical over the weekend. Avaree Woodward, Hailey Blaisdell and Ruby Holliday played the “mean girls” opposite Kate Lockwood’s Cady Heron (right). This was the last high school peformance for Holliday and Lockwood, as well as cast members and fellow seniors[Read More…]
DRAGLINE ON THE MOVE
This photo shows the recent move of major Colowyo Mine mining equipment across Moffat County Road 51, according to information received from Tri-State Generation’s Mark Stutz. BOBBY GUTIERREZ PHOTO Colowyo Mine is transiting its operations from the South Taylor Pit, where it has been producing coal for the last 15[Read More…]
Take a peek inside a historic Meeker home
MEEKER | “If only these walls could talk!” It’s a common phrase that holds true for 613 Park Ave. in Meeker. Many who frequent downtown Meeker have wondered at one point or another, “What is this looming house on the corner with the gabled roof and wood cladding?” This Saturday,[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
