RBC I In their second question-and-answer session in a little more than a week, the three candidates for a seat on the Rio Blanco County Commission again took turns trying to distinguish themselves from the competition. It may have been their last opportunity.
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Collins has seen changes upriver
MEEKER I In his 72 years, Joe Collins has seen some big changes upriver. “This used to be a community within itself, where we were all neighbors,” said Collins, who grew up on ranches his parents managed upriver.
Even at age 68, Sir Paul McCartney is still rock royalty
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found I still like to listen to the kind of music I grew up listening to. That’s why when I found out Paul McCartney was going to appear in concert at the Pepsi Center in Denver, I knew I had to go.
County sure: No interest in old elementary school
MEEKER I While the future of the old Meeker Elementary School is unclear, one thing is certain. Rio Blanco County isn’t interested in the building. “They have moved on,” said Meeker Mayor Mandi Etheridge, following a meeting July 12 between members of the town board and county commissioners. “They want[Read More…]
Lots of interest in two local political races in primary
Judging by the number of political signs posted around the county, there’s a lot of interest in the two contested local races in the Republican primary. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Joe Collins, who will retire his seat on the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners in January.
Saddle Up: Meeker’s Klenda wins international award for his saddle making
MEEKER I Bob Klenda still has the first saddle he ever made. That was nearly 50 years ago. “I made it for myself, and I’ve still got it,” said the longtime saddle maker. Since then, Klenda, 74, figures he’s made “somewhere close to 500 saddles.”
Burglary reported at RDH pharmacy
RANGELY I Officers responded Tuesday to a report of a burglary at the Rangely District Hospital Pharmacy at the former Early Education Center building, 402 W. Main St.
Owners of The Bakery receive 9Who Care Award, will serve as grand marshals in July 4 parade
Small towns have big hearts Small towns are filled with big hearts, and Meeker is no exception. One business that has epitomized that persona for many years, both in word and deed, is The Bakery. While The Bakery is known throughout Meeker as the place for the best breakfast, it[Read More…]
Never to be forgotten: Runner is covering mile for each soldier killed in Iraq War
MEEKER I One man. One mile. One flag. More than 4,400 fallen soldiers. None will be forgotten. Mike Ehredt’s run across the country — he’s covering one mile in honor of every U.S. soldier who has died in Iraq — took him through Meeker last weekend.
Pfau, school district reach an agreement
MEEKER I Doug Pfau and the Meeker School District have officially parted ways. Monday night, the Meeker School Board approved a settlement agreement that will pay Pfau, who was the superintendent for one year, a severance of $77,000, plus unused vacation and sick days. Pfau had signed a three-year contract[Read More…]
Welded to his art
Anniversary present for his wife was start of Kyle Stewart’s art RANGELY I By trade, Kyle Stewart is a welder. It runs in the family. His passion, however, is using his welding skills to create metal art. Stewart remembers the day he began making metal art. It was Sept. 15[Read More…]
AG Church builds new youth center
MEEKER I There’s nothing secretive or hidden about the new youth center at the Assembly of God Church. Quite the contrary, in fact.
