As difficult as this legislative session was — and with all of the money wrangling it was a real doozy — first-term northwest Colorado senator Al White expects next year’s session to be even tougher.
Meeker
Police Blotter: Activity for May 8-14
Law Enforcement Activity for May 8-14
Days gone by: May 21 edition
From the archives of the Meeker Herald and Rangely Times:
Fire impacts Meeker Drug, First National Bank of the Rockies
A fire at Meeker Drug Saturday night resulted in a great deal of smoke damage for the historic building. First National Bank of the Rockies, next door to Meeker Drug on Main Street in Meeker, also had significant smoke damage.
Photographer’s work on display at library
Photographs by Stacy Cochran are on display at the Meeker Library.
Oil shale workshop scheduled for May 26
There will be a workshop from 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 26 at the Fairfield Center for anyone concerned about the impacts of oil shale development and water use.
VFW Post will put out flags, but not crosses
Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Posts all across the nation are discontinuing crosses on veterans’ graves on Memorial Day, due to less membership in our Posts.
The gang’s all hair — or not
Friends and family members shaved their heads in a show of support for Toni Simmons — pictured in the front row, second from left — who lost her hair as a result of chemotherapy treatments she is undergoing for cancer.
Meeker Memorial Day program planned
Local veterans service organizations will present a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25 at the City Park bridge, followed by an additional ceremony at Highland Cemetery.
Flannery gets 90 days in jail
MEEKER — The former Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s volunteer treasurer — charged with using the organization’s funds for personal use — will spend 90 days in jail and was placed on probation for 10 years.
Classifieds: May 21, 2009 edition
Classifieds for the May 21, 2009 edition include:
Norell headed to national finals rodeo
MEEKER — Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, will send four students to represent the university at the 61st annual College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyo., on June 14-20, including senior Cynda Norell of Meeker.
