Faansie Basson: finding balance with sheep and life By Anne S. Hatch MEEKER | There is a well-kept secret. In early September, as summer slowly slips into the rearview mirror, people flock to Meeker, Colorado, a small town located 225 miles west of Denver and 100 miles northeast of Grand[Read More…]
Features
Septemberfest Fun
Rangely had a busy weekend celebrating Septemberfest. The event featured annual favorites like the Main Street parade and fun (and candy floss!) at Elks Park. Katie Faye King Photos
Moon Lake BBQ
Moon Lake Electric showed its appreciation for members at a well-attended annual barbecue last week in Rangely.
Summer Send – Off
Mountain Valley Bank hosted their annual Summer Festival downtown last Saturday. The event provides an opportunity for local nonprofits like HopeWest to raise funds by providing activities and treats to festival-goers. Everyone who attends receives $5 in “Bank Bucks” from MVB to spend at the booths. Participants could trade tickets[Read More…]
Algae bloom at Lake Avery has not shown signs of toxicity
RBC | Signs warning residents about an algae bloom that were posted at Lake Avery in August caused some alarm regarding the potential for toxic blue-green algae that can harm humans and animals. Laboratory testing conducted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife indicates the blue-green algae present at Lake Avery this[Read More…]
Three students awarded scholarships by Meeker Classic Board
BY ADRIENNE WIX MEEKER | In last week’s p aper we highlighted the history, culture and current happenings of the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials. Again, this year from Sept. 6-10, coordinators and volunteers will be busy ensuring the trials run without a hitch. While the trials may only last five[Read More…]
BLM hosting meetings on Wolf Creek
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) White River Field Office will hold public meetings on the Wolf Creek Reservoir Situation Assessment Report on the right–of–way application from the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District to construct and operate a reservoir between Meeker and Rangely. The approximately 66,720-acre-foot[Read More…]
Artist Lori Jones to Share Expertise Sept. 6-7
By NIKI TURNER [email protected] MEEKER | Lori Jones was a baby when her family moved from Loveland, Colorado, to Meeker. The family ranched on Piceance Creek before moving to the Keystone Ranch south of Maybell in 1986. “My sisters and I went all through school in Meeker. I had gone[Read More…]
Time for learning …
(Top) Parkview Elementary students in Rangely started the year on Wednesday, Aug. 23. (Bottom) buses wait for Meeker Elementary students to board after the first day of school, Aug. 21. Katie Faye King/Caitlin Walker Photos
County Beat: Moratorium on new wind/solar projects approved
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners reviewed a 2024 strategic plan for the county’s IT and broadband during a work session Tuesday. As the broadband program continues to expand, the department is looking to create better separation between IT and broadband and improve customer service. Overall, adjustments are expected to[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: Aug. 13-19. 2023
ARRESTS There were no arrests for the week of August 13, 2023 CALL SUMMARIES 8/13/2023 @ 2:55 PM. An intoxicated female caused a disturbance at a residence in the town limits of Meeker. Meeker PD and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office responded. The female was detained and later released. 8/14/2023[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Places not to live
I spent a few days last week near San Clemente, California, on a quick family vacation. We missed Tropical Storm Hilary and a minor earthquake by mere hours. (I would be perfectly fine never hearing the word “unprecedented” ever again.) Every trip to a new place has a breathtaking moment[Read More…]
