RBC I Ten Rio Blanco middle school wrestlers, including eight from Rangely, wrestled in the Western Slope Regional Tournament over the weekend in Grand Junction. Nine of those 10 wrestlers qualified for the state tournament in Denver this weekend.
Meeker
Letter to the Editor: Explaining the role of the fire district board
Dear Editor: You have asked for a response to criticism of how the Board of the Meeker Fire Department conducts its business. The response is best provided by a description of who we are and what we do.
SGM offers scholarships
RBC I SGM, a civil engineering, surveying and consulting firm, awards up to five scholarships in the amount of $1000 each to assist aspiring civil engineers and surveyors in pursuit of their studies. Application deadline is April 1. Please visit the SGM website at www.sgm-inc.com for scholarship details and an[Read More…]
Disappointed in comments regarding Meeker Fire Board
Dear Editor: I would like to say how disappointed and saddened I was to read such bias regarding the Fire Department at the end of an otherwise positive article by Mr. McMahon in his commentary about the Fireman’s Ball.
Not too good to be true: Meeker Solar Garden panels available
MEEKER I The deadline to lease a solar panel in the Meeker Solar Garden has been extended to April 7. White River Electric Association extended the deadline by one week to make sure all of its members had an opportunity to learn about the program. Members may find additional information[Read More…]
Meeker Town Board candidates answer with look to future
MEEKER I All five candidates for the three open seats on the Meeker Town Council spoke to individual questions and then added their thoughts to the other candidates’ responses at the Meeker Chamber of Commerce-sponsored candidate forum Monday night at the Fairfield Center.
Friday Open House…
Two stores in downtown Meeker will have a joint open house on Friday; one of the stores having relocated and the other a new business. The public is invited to visit both businesses to check them out. Turquoise Gypsy Boutique, previously at 770 Main St., and Nana Goose Interiors &[Read More…]
Free legal clinic Tuesday at Meeker Public Library
MEEKER I A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney will be featured from 2-3:30 p.m. on April 5 at Meeker Public Library, located at 490 Main St. in Meeker.
Fairfield grant deadline Friday
MEEKER I The semi-annual grant application deadline for funding from the Freeman E. Fairfield Foundation is Friday. The deadline for grant applications is a strict 5 p.m. on April 1. Applications for the grants may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, Colo., 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438[Read More…]
Frequent MSD critic speaks favorably of changes within district
MEEKER I At the Meeker Board of Education meeting on March 15, the most interesting event, in addition to honoring, in person, the high school wrestling state championship team and participants in middle school “History Day,” were comments made by a citizen who showed up just to make his remarks.
SGM offers up to five scholarships
RBC I SGM, a civil engineering, surveying and consulting firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Meeker, Aspen, Gunnison, Grand Junction, Salida and Durango, awards up to five scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to assist aspiring civil engineers and surveyors in pursuit of their studies.
Candidate forum Monday for Meeker’s town election
RBC I Monday, March 8 is an opportunity to get to know the Meeker Town Board candidates.




