Oh, the things that can be legislated…
Did you know it’s illegal to own a solitary guinea pig in Switzerland? The law is part of the nation’s 2008 Animal Protection Ordinance. Because guinea pigs, along with a slew of other listed species, are social and need company, you can’t have just one. The law has prompted new business… if one of your guinea pigs dies you can rent one from guinea pig rental companies. The 180+ page ordinance also makes it illegal to force domestic poultry to wear glasses or contact lenses. It sparks so many questions…
This week’s front page…
CMU President visit to Meeker
Many of our local students choose Colorado Mesa University for higher education. CMU President John Marshall visited Rifle and Meeker recently and spoke with students and MHS Principal Amy Chinn.
There’s an old-time country dance at the Buford School (42600 CR 17) on Saturday, June 1 from 7-11 p.m. with live music by the Cimarron Band. Sponsored by Mark and Callie Scritchfield. Light snacks provided, BYOB. Donations for the maintenance and upkeep of the historic schoolhouse are welcome.
County
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) invites resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in Free Fishing Weekend. On June 1-2, 2024, the fishing license and Habitat Stamp…
Meeker
Bob Carden, a Korean War veteran and the oldest member of the local VFW Post, was designated this year’s wreath-tosser at the Memorial Day ceremony at the Circle Park Bridge….
Rangely
Rangely wildlife photographer Steve Cochrane will share his experiences from a 2023 trip to South Africa at the Rangely Rec Center on June 21 from 5-7 p.m. STEVE COCHRANE PHOTO…
Meeker
Pictured with the donated puppet theater and puppets are fifth-graders Jada Gould, Blair Turner, Noah Hanberg and Drew Cross with the puppet theater. COURTESY PHOTO MEEKER | This month the…
Top sports stories this week…
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“We’ve made a commitment to re-energize our operation and would like to extend an invitation to the area golfing community to out and give us a chance again,” said Rio Blanco Golf Association president Mark Litzelman…
Local artist and sculptor John Kobald was the subject of a feature article in Forbes Magazine recently. Check it out!
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