We are so fortunate to have tremendous history in our communities, stories of triumph in hard times and a sense of pride in Rio Blanco County. One tradition that has lasted the test of time is the annual Old Timers celebration.
Meeker
Making a referral to the Dept. of Social Services
Child welfare agencies respond to a variety of concerns about children and their families. The response by the agency begins when a referral, or request for information or services is made, usually by telephone.
Letter: Shoot a success
The first annual Colorado Bowhunter’s Association (CBA) Flat Tops Invitational Indoor 3D Shoot went better than expected for our first year.
Foot Care Clinic Tuesday, April 10
Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will be offering its monthly Foot Care Clinic Tuesday, April 10, 10 a.m. at The Pines.
Classifieds: April 5, 2012 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
Meeker FFA team heads to state competition
MEEKER I The Meeker FFA chapter will be participating in the State FFA Agricultural Issues Forum Career Development Event (CDE) April 30 during the 2012 Colorado State FFA Career Development Event Competition in Fort Collins, Colo. Members of the team are Kaitlyn Dinwiddie, Tristan Nielsen, Kaylynn Dunham, Torrie Gerloff and[Read More…]
Hertzke named “rising star” among Colorado attorneys
MEEKER I Billy George Hertzke, a 1992 graduate of Meeker High School, has been named to the Colorado Rising Stars list as one of the top up-and-coming attorneys in Colorado for 2012. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor. The selection[Read More…]
Letter: Tar sands, oil shale
I would like to comment on the anonymous contribution to your paper last week extolling the virtues of unconventional energy resources such as tar sands and oil shale.
Walbridge ballot issue passes 305-77
Of 990 ballots mailed to active voters, 397 were returned for the April 3 municipal election. Running unopposed, Mayor Mandi Etheridge and trustees Katelin Cook, Andy Thomson and John Strate (a write-in candidate) will continue to hold their positions on the board.
Atwood, Atoafa stand out at MHS track meet
MEEKER I Most of the Meeker High School track and field team started their spring break just a little later than the rest of the school, but their sacrifice was well worth it. Members from both the boys’ and girls’ teams had career days.
Golf season opens
The Meeker Golf Course will officially open April 1 (no fooling) but it didn’t keep Dave Brown from teeing off on No. 9. Emery Bear pulled the pin for his playing partner Matt Greenfell at Cedar Ridges Golf Course where the two were playing Tuesday afternoon. Cedar Ridges has been[Read More…]
High flying …
Katie Lockwood and her friends Shane Kobald and Zach Eskelson (not pictured) used the wind last weekend to fly their kites at the field on Sixth Street.