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Chambers name members of the week

RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Bresnan Communications. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Budget Host Inn. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.

Maes pledges support for Western Slope

RANGELY I If elected, Dan Maes, Republican candidate for governor, pledged to speak for the Western Slope. “You will have a voice in Denver, if you need it,” he said. But first, Maes has to get elected.

Hotchkiss pins 44-6 loss on Panthers Friday night

RANGELY I For the second time in three games, the Panthers won the second half. It’s the first half that’s the killer. “We’re pretty good at winning the second half,” coach Tim Galloway said. “We just can’t put the whole thing together.”

Class in Dinosaur

DINORSAUR I Towing a horse trailer converted into a high-tech mobile library and communications station, 21 Whitman College students and their professor will roll through Dinosaur this week.

Completion of new church means demolition of old

As the finishing touches are being put on the new United Methodist Church in Meeker, the church’s 100-plus-year-old sanctuary will soon be torn down. Despite efforts to find a new home for the old church, there were no takers.

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • A meeting of the taxpayers in School District No. 2 was held to consider levying a 2 mill tax for school purposes. Mr. Allsbrook gave the following figures for expenses: cash on hand to pay teacher, $230; cost of iron seats, $163.50;[Read More…]

Epsilon Chi members host council

RANGELY I Five members of the local Epsilon Chi Chapter of ESA: Dorothy Collins, Brenda Hopson, Arleen Huff, Martha Mitchem and Gail Palmer hosted the Colorado West Council on Oct. 2 at the Radino Center.