RBC I In 2005, Freedom Alliance founder Lt. Col. Oliver North stated during a TV segment of Hannity & Colmes that Ramadi, Iraq, was “one of the most violent places on the planet.” Ramadi is the capital of al-Anbar province and, in 2005, the U.S. Army’s 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor[Read More…]
Meeker
Fire Chief Marshall Cook happy with move to Meeker
MEEKER I New Meeker Fire Chief Marshall Cook is the first full-time chief in the history of the Meeker Fire Department and brings with him 30 years of training, experience and vision.
Volunteers needed Saturday for Meeker-area trail work
MEEKER I Volunteers are needed Saturday to help expand the popular hiking and biking trail system adjacent to Meeker.
Services set for Jake Massey
MEEKER I A celebration of Jake Massey’s big life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, at 3 p.m. at the Gillespie House, 38527 Highway 13 (the former Wilson Ranch). The family requests that you bring a small side dish to share and your great memories of Jake!
Rio Blanco County man dies in hiking accident in Trappers Lake area
MEEKER I A 20-year-old Rio Blanco County man died of injuries sustained Sunday while hiking with friends on Himes Peak, 46 miles northeast of Meeker near Trappers Lake, just over the Rio Blanco County line in Garfield County.
TELL Survey results mixed at MES
MEEKER I The state’s Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning (TELL) Survey has some telling figures regarding Meeker Elementary School, and the perception is that community support for the schools has slid sharply.
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Dates set for free physicals
MEEKER I Klark Kindler, the new athletic director at Meeker High School, announced Friday the dates for free athletic exams for Barone Middle School and Meeker High School. All student athletes who will be entering interscholastic sports this fall at eithr school will need to have had their physicals before[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County shooters fare well in shoot-off held Saturday
MEEKER I The Rio Blanco County Shoot-Off took place on Saturday at the Meeker Shooting Range.
Report: Plans offered to promote Meeker economy
MEEKER I Last week, the Rio Blanco County Economic Development Strategy, Phase I- Community Assessment Report for Meeker was released. The report, prepared by Better City, contains a list of assets and liabilities in the town, a SWOT analysis and recommendations for potential improvements to the community.
A passion for quilting pays off for patients
MEEKER I On July 14, the Rio Blanco Stitchers met at the new Pioneers Medical Center to distribute quilts the members had made for the residents of the Walbridge Wing.
Rankin talks reality on school funding issues
MEEKER I State Rep. Bob Rankin, R-Carbondale, led a public discussion and tutorial on public school finance Monday night at the Meeker Board of Education (BOE) board room. The meeting was originally generated from a discussion between Meeker Mayor Regas Halandras and Rankin at a special dedication ceremony at the[Read More…]