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Obituary: Thomas J. ‘Tommy Joe’ Sturgeon
MEEKER | Thomas J. “Tommy Joe” Sturgeon, 68, of Dinosaur died Monday, June 22, 2009, at Rangely District Hospital.
Letter: I-70 project saps funds from Highway 13
The good news is CDOT has awarded Elam Construction a 3.7 mile Highway 13 modernization project from the south end of the work completed a couple of years ago southerly toward Rifle (MP 27.1-MP 30.8).
Letter: White River Electric board thanks workers
On behalf of the White River Electric Association Board of Directors, I want to thank the staff and management of WREA for your superior efforts over the June 20 weekend in restoring power to our members in town and in the Piceance Basin.
Police Blotter: June 19-25
Law enforcement activity for June 19-25, 2009, includes:
Birth: Taylor Renae Bain
Taylor Renae Bain was born May 26, 2009, weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.
Letter: Thanks to ExxonMobil for school donation
Thank you ExxonMobil, your people, your shareholders and your hardworking suppliers for your Fourth of July gifts to our Meeker schools.
Kids’ events add to rodeo fun
MEEKER I The Ranch Rodeo, when local ranches compete against each other in events taken from daily ranch living, is accompanied by another thoroughly enjoyable spectator sport: the kids’ events.
Letter: Usher family will miss Meeker community
As we settle into our new home and lives in Roswell, N.M., the Usher family would like to thank every one of you who made our stay in Meeker for the past three years one that we will always remember.
Meeker Classic hosts set-out clinic at Strang Ranch
MEEKER I The Meeker Classic hosted more than 35 people, a dozen with required horse and dog, at a set-out clinic June 14 at the Strang Ranch. Mark Henderson, Sean Casey and Nancy Penley, a professional Front Range team, generously offered their expertise gratis. Outdoor classroom time was followed by[Read More…]
‘Run for Your Life’ 5K running or walking, it’s a great way to start the day
MEEKER I Since 1979, locals and visitors alike have gathered in the early morning hours of the Fourth of July in downtown Meeker for their own kind of parade.
A mentor, a friend
MEEKER I Frank Cooley claims he retired from active practice last winter. His law partner, Trina Zagar-Brown, isn’t so sure. “Are you officially retired yet, Frank?” Zagar-Brown asked jokingly over a recent lunch.