RBC I A Bureau of Land Management fire crew responded to the lightning-caused Blackwall Fire on Monday afternoon.
Meeker
Plein Air Art, part of Range Call, begins today, outdoors in county
MEEKER I Artists taking part in Plein Air Meeker 2015 will be visible along Rio Blanco County roads and in out-of-the way forests and campgrounds within 50 miles of Meeker as of today as the painters have focused on outdoor art available thanks to Mother Nature.
Obituary: Mike Gould
On June 12, 2015, the Lord called James Michael Gould home. Mike was born Sept. 15, 1950, in Craig, Colo., to Willard and Edna Mae Gould and was welcomed home by big sister Julie.
Meeker dedicates new hospital; PMC will open fully on Friday
MEEKER I The face of medical care in Rio Blanco County has taken on a new look as approximately 500 people attended the grand opening celebration of the new Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) on Saturday.
Winners of ladies’ golf tourney named
MEEKER I Local lady golfers fared well in the Ladies Deerfly Golf Tournament at Meeker Golf Course on Saturday, which included the winners of the second flight.
Meeker Young Timers host barbecue June 26
MEEKER I On June 26, the Meeker Young Timers will hold a barbecue at 6:30 p.m. in Meeker Town Park.
WREA golf tourney is June 19; Meeker’s annual Two-Man Best Ball June 20-21
MEEKER I There will be two different tournaments for golfers of all levels the weekend of June 19-21 in Meeker.
Triathlon winners…
Letter to the Editor: Foster care system flawed
Dear Editor: I’m writing this letter in concern for our foster care system. First, it is a fact we need more people willing to provide foster homes. All children need unconditional love, acceptance and guidance, especially the children who have suffered situations where those things were non-existent in their lives.
Lex Collins sinks fourth ace
MEEKER I Local golfer Lex Collins recorded his fourth career hole-in-one at the Meeker Golf Course on Saturday after the Ladies’ Deerfly.
Obituary: Zane Roger Gray
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Zane Roger Gray died June 2, 2015, at home in Vernal, Utah. Zane was born Jan. 12, 1935, to William Alexander and Verdie Estella Collom Gray in Meeker, Colo.
Letter to the Editor: Thankful and grateful
Dear Editor: Thank you to everyone for all your thoughts and prayers, visits, calls, texts and Facebook messages after my recent heart attack. I’m thankful and grateful to God to be on the mend and for another chance.

