As difficult as this legislative session was — and with all of the money wrangling it was a real doozy — first-term northwest Colorado senator Al White expects next year’s session to be even tougher.
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Wild horse herd plan pending
Bureau of Land Management’s plans to “zero out” a herd of wild horses is on hold.
Memorial recognizes those who served in armed forces
Just in time for this Memorial Day, there’s a new memorial recognizing area veterans.
Meeker Memorial Day program planned
Local veterans service organizations will present a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25 at the City Park bridge, followed by an additional ceremony at Highland Cemetery.
Rangely High School holds ’09 graduation
Members of Rangely High School’s senior class went through graduation ceremonies Sunday in the RHS gym. David Morton, pastor of First Baptist Church in Rangely, was Sunday’s commencement speaker. Graduating members of the class of 2009 include:
Flannery gets 90 days in jail
MEEKER — The former Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s volunteer treasurer — charged with using the organization’s funds for personal use — will spend 90 days in jail and was placed on probation for 10 years.
Classifieds: May 21, 2009 edition
Classifieds for the May 21, 2009 edition include:
Northern Ute elder will make presentation at grade school
MEEKER — “Brothers of the Bear — Colorado’s First People” is an educational presentation for preschool through fifth grade children by Northern Ute elder Clifford Duncan.
Board considers cutting activities, some bus routes
RANGELY — While the possible elimination of some school activities was tabled, pending further study, school board members Monday approved a 30-cent increase to lunch prices.
Shifting soils convince Meeker board to build foundation under new elementary school
MEEKER — Soils in this area can be, well, a bit unsettling. With that in mind, the Meeker School Board has decided on a foundation for the new elementary school.
Classifieds: May 14, 2009 Edition
Classified ads for May 14, 2009 edition.
Slide Show: Meeker, Rangely track teams at regionals
RBC — Meeker and Rangely track teams participated in last weekend’s regional championship at Stoker Stadium in Grand Junction.
