Democratic gubernatorial hopeful John Hickenlooper was in Meeker last weekend, with Melissa Hart, running for a seat on the CU Board of Regents. Sam and Cheri Robinson are in the midst of a legal battle in the Vail valley.
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Martin marks first Father’s Day without his son Stone
MEEKER I It wasn’t a typical Father’s Day for Paul Martin. Not that any of his days are typical. Not anymore. They are all a mix of emotions. There’s sadness, combined with thankfulness. Sadness because of what he lost. Thankfulness because of what he still has. But this was Martin’s[Read More…]
Sheriff’s office to disconnect old number
RBC I Several years ago, Rio Blanco County’s IT Department changed out the phone system in the county offices to a voiceover IP system. Because of that, the county had to change numbers. Undersheriff Mike Joos said the old sheriff’s office telephone number (878-5023) has never been shut off, because[Read More…]
John Wix gets six months of probation
MEEKER I After pleading guilty to reckless endangerment, John Wix was given a deferred sentence — six months unsupervised probation — Monday in district court.
Letter: Kegan Roady says thanks to sponsors
Special thanks to my sponsors: Al and Mona Avey, Mark Scritchfield, Ann Marie Scritchfield, Nate and Kessie Avey, Arlene Fritzlan, Leonard and Betsie Thompson, Beverly Block, Sandie Fritzlan,
Police Blotter: June 11-17
Law enforcement activity for June 11-17, 2010, included:
Loose Ends: This is not what everyone remembers
“How do you re-enact a battle that no one won?” Roland McCook asked Meeker community members when the Ute historian and preservationist spoke at a luncheon a few years ago.
Letter: Elimination of DOE would save money
In her recent column, Lt. Gov. O’Brien attempted to justify the U.S. Department of Education. I wasn’t convinced. As a state official, Ms. O’Brien should be objecting to the powers taken by the feds from state prerogatives. Sticking to the Constitution is an even more compelling reason.
Moyer to travel to Germany with 4-H Youth Exchange
Kelly Moyer, a 2006 Meeker High School graduate and a recent graduate of Colorado State University, will travel to Germany for six months with the International 4-H Youth Exchange.
Chamber names member of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Bolton Fencing and Construction. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Professional Touch. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
ALL-STATE BASKETBALL: Stacey Fitzgibbons, Patrick Phelan play in all-state games
RBC I Both ends of the county were well represented at last weekend’s all-state basketball games. Stacey Fitzgibbons, who was recently graduated from Meeker High School, and Patrick Phelan, who was graduated from Rangely Senior High, both participated in the all-state games.
Letter: Fishing is Fun Day was a success
The Colorado Division of Wildlife would like to thank its community sponsors for Fishing is Fun Day: Watt’s Ranch Market donated all of the groceries for the lunch, which was provided to all of the folks who attended the special fishing event. More than 100 people were served lunch.
