Brice Glasscock, an information technology technician for Rio Blanco County and a sergeant in the National Guard, has received orders for pre-mobilization.
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A fund has been set up at First National Bank of the Rockies to help the Martin family with medical and other expenses during this difficult time. Donations to the fund can be sent to P.O. Box 600, Meeker, CO 81641. Cards can be addressed to the family at P.O.[Read More…]
Letter: Local government took advantage of levy
When our property valuation by the county was received last year I wasn’t overly concerned that the value of our place was increased by 45 percent.
Letter: Small-town caring shines through again
Once again tragedy has struck this small town we call home. Seems like all we hear or pay attention to are the problems, arguments and disagreements that are the latest topics of conversation in the coffee shops and in the paper.
BMS girls win rematch
RBC I Meeker’s Barone Middle School eighth-graders beat rival Rangely last week for the second time in two weeks. The BMS A team won 54-21, while the B team scrimmaged Rangely. “The girls played well,” said Meeker coach Deb Henderson. “The girls are really starting to understand the system.” Rangely[Read More…]
Pioneers CEO resigns after board meeting
MEEKER I Not only is Pioneers Medical Center seeking two new doctors, it will be looking for a new CEO.
Letter: You get the Congress that you vote for
James Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, 1877: “Now more than ever before, the people are responsible for the character of their Congress.
Loose Ends: Monuments to things that matter
One can count the number of monuments in the White River Valley on one hand — unless the various and sundry bronzes honoring cultural traditions count. The two large blocks of granite honoring the soldiers and warriors at Milk Creek honors the memory of both groups.
4-H Club News: Beef Club
MEEKER | The first meeting of the 4-H Beef Club was held Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Lisa Walsh called the meeting to order. We elected officers: President is Morgan Neilson.
4-H Club News: Sheep and Goat
MEEKER | The first Sheep and Goat 4-H Club meeting of the year was Jan. 5. To start off, Morgan Neilson called the meeting to order. Taylor Neilson gave last year’s treasurer’s report. Morgan called roll.
County pulls out of talks on old school
MEEKER I The county has apparently determined the site of the old Meeker Elementary School building is not “suitable” for its needs.
Community grieves with Martin family
MEEKER I A family lost a son. A community grieved with them. But, in the midst of sadness, there was good news.