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Community Calendar: February 2, 2017
– Free monthly movie. Feb. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the Meeker Rec Center. Featured film: “He Named Me Malala.” – Sweetheart Pool Parties: Itty Bitty (children 6 and under with parent/guardian) from 9-11 a.m. Feb. 10. $5 per adult; $1 per child. K-5th from 11:30-1:30 p.m.. $3 per child.[Read More…]
Classifieds: February 2, 2017
.Ads for 2/2/17 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE February 2017 NOTE: Please call 878-9368 in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below: 2/2 Bus in town/Grand Junction 2/3 Bus in town 2/4 No bus 2/5 AM bus 2/6[Read More…]
Commissioner Bolton on gov’t transparency
RBC | Transparency in government has been defined as openness, honesty and accountability between elected and appointed officials and their constituents. It’s something that can be objectively measured, according to ballotpedia.org, which calls itself “the encyclopedia of American politics.” “In a free society, transparency is government’s obligation to share information[Read More…]
Benefit auction for Rodney Dunham Feb. 4
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Stockgrowers’ Association is organizing a benefit auction for the organization’s current president, Rodney Dunham, who was severely injured in a snowmobile accident. The auction will take place at the Cattlemen’s Dinner on the evening of Feb. 4 at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. The[Read More…]
WildEarth Guardians take aim at CPW predator management
RBC | WildEarth Guardians is back, this time aiming their legal guns at Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in an attempt to hinder the department’s plan to strategically reduce the number of mountain lions and black bears in an effort to reduce mule deer predation. “CPW’s plans are not grounded[Read More…]
Cabin fever cure at WRBM …
Smoking River …
Rangely Development Agency talks to grocery chain owner
RANGELY | The Rangely Development Agency (RDA), met last Thursday and discussed the current state of grocery availability in Rangely and the potential improvements they envision. Mayor Joseph Nielsen gave a quick current status update. According to Nielsen, Darren Hill, owner of White River Market, intends to leave the Rangely[Read More…]
Sledding …
Bobby Gutierrez photos
White River Conservation District recognizes supporters
MEEKER | Thriving Rio Blanco County community partnerships were recognized at the White River Conservation District’s annual meeting Friday with many landowners, energy companies and local, state and federal agency representatives participating in the celebration. Following a great meal from Ma Famiglia, executive director Callie Hendrickson gave a report on[Read More…]
Douglas Pass Avalanche …
