MEEKER I As expected, news of the proposed traffic roundabout at the intersection of Sulphur Creek Road and Ute Road generated strong feelings among homeowners along the west side of Sulphur Creek Road.
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Vindicated: Theos cleared of wrongdoing in death of Robinson
MEEKER I When the verdict was announced Friday night — after a six-member jury in Grand Junction deliberated for some three hours — Nick Theos was vindicated.
Wildfires burn across county
RBC I Since Aug. 19, there have been four wildland fires in Rio Blanco County that the Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit has responded to.
Redi Services, Mountain Water merge
MEEKER I Redi Services has announced a merger with Mountain Water Services in Rifle.
Letter: Fly the flag, show your pride in America!
The wife and I (both senior citizens) enjoy the recreational pastime “driving for pleasure,” frowned on, of course, by environmentalists.
Meeker School District gets $46,400 Morgridge grant
MEEKER I The Meeker School Board announced a grant award of $46,400 from the Morgridge Family Foundation in Denver at its Aug. 11 meeting.
Pollard receives Ph.D. from U of N
MEEKER | Lisa Pollard received a doctorate of philosophy degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Commencement exercises took place Aug. 14-15.
Four golfers make up Meeker team, which opens season at Battlement
MEEKER I At least two players are needed to be sanctioned as a high school golf team, and at least three are needed to score as a team in tournaments.
Senate leaders do plenty of listening at Meeker stop
MEEKER I State Senate leaders came to town Aug. 13 as part of a statewide listening tour. They got an earful.
Letter: Hernandez family says thanks for support
We would to thank everyone that donated to Hailee’s benefit (yard sale) and for all the prayers for Hailee while in surgery.
Rio Blanco County On Patrol
Activity for August 7-13, 2009 Key: CSP-Colorado State Patrol RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RPD-Rangely Police Department Friday, August 7 MPD-12:17 a.m.-Abandoned vehicle at 42000 Hwy 13, Meeker RPD-12:41 a.m.-Assist DOW on the 800 block of E. Main St., Rangely RBSO-12:42[Read More…]
Construction may affect school traffic
MEEKER I Sewer construction at the intersection of Fifth and Garfield could affect traffic to the school district’s administration building, if work is still going on when classes start next week.