Meeker old-timer Lew Livingston moved to Phoenix in November to live closer to his son Woody and his family. Lew went to the emergency room recently and came out a week and a half later with two stents in his heart. He has been recovering well, stronger than he has[Read More…]
Meeker
LOOSE ENDS: Missing Mary
Girls, I’m going to tell you.” Mary Hossack would begin with a sweep of her hand before she joined in the conversation. The gesture conveyed her dry sense of humor, as if to say, “Go on, I can top that!”
Letter: Pozorski family extends many thanks
We, the family of Kacey Pozorski, would like to say “thank you” to everyone that has kept her in their prayers. We would also like to thank everyone who donated an item or helped at the benefit on Nov. 19. It was a spectacular turnout and even more of a[Read More…]
Obituary: Mary Eleanor Hossack
Mary Eleanor Hossack Dec. 20, 2010 Mary Eleanor Hossack passed away peacefully at her home the evening of Dec. 20, 2010, at the age of 98. Mary was born to Fred and Eleanor Hamilton four miles east of Meeker as the fifth of six children.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Happy New Year
I started to drive to Rangely last Friday, 40-45 mph on slick, bumpy, snow-packed roads, the sky was clear and my phone read 7 below zero. As I drove through Powell Park, a semi was flashing its lights and the driver was giving me the slow down wave.
Henderson named girls’ head coach
MEEKER I The Meeker Board of Education accepted the resignation of girls’ basketball coach Neil Joy at a special meeting Dec. 29 and named Deb Henderson the new coach at its regular board meeting Jan. 4.
Crisis pregnancy center banquet Saturday
MEEKER I Pregnancy can be a time of tremendous joy. But when a pregnancy is unplanned, that joy can be overshadowed by anxiety. All expectant mothers face some anxiety during their pregnancies — health concerns, fears about labor and delivery, and worries about one’s adequacy as a parent are common.
2010: The Year in Review
APRIL~JUNE As the year 2010 comes to an end, we take a look at some of the top stories of the second three months of the year: • The town of Rangely has competitive races for the position of mayor as well as for three trustee seats on the town[Read More…]
Jury selection begins in Snider trial
Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty in the case RBC I Nearly 300 Rio Blanco County residents were summoned to the county courthouse in Meeker Tuesday as jury selection began in the murder trial of Jerry Snider Jr. Snider faces first degree murder charges and aggravated robbery. Snider is[Read More…]
Snow removal hot topic
MEEKER I Complaints about snow removal are as predictable as, well, snow. Whether it’s a gripe about how quickly snow is hauled off the streets or a grumble about where the snow is piled until spring, complaints are perennial. Snow removal in Meeker is the responsibility of the town’s public[Read More…]
CNCC registration for spring classes
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting in early January are open for registration. Spring schedules were mailed mid-December to area residents.
Meeker Sanitation District survey available
MEEKER | The Meeker Sanitation District is conducting a survey and needs your help with a rate study to establish what type of rate structure we have.
