Patricia (Willis) Limon May 29, 1955 ~ Feb. 18, 2018 Patty, known to many friends and family as PeeWee, was born in Rangely, Colo., on May 29, 1955. She grew up in Rangely, Colo., in the Chevron oil camp. She attended the Rangely public schools. She graduated Rangely[Read More…]
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RBC 4-H senior livestock judges win 2018 4 Corners Ag Expo
RBC | The RBC livestock judging team spent spring break in Cortez and Loveland, Colo., competing and winning. Two past members of the RBC livestock judging team, Ty Dunham and Madi Shults, came from competing in Houston on the South Plains Junior College livestock judging team to assist Clint Shults coaching[Read More…]
Candidate forum for Meeker fire board Monday, April 9
MEEKER | Six people are vying for two open board of director’s seats for the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District in this year’s special district elections to be held next month. The district oversees emergency medical services and the fire department. Board chair Wade Bradfield is vacating his seat after eight[Read More…]
‘Simple’ sandwich shop brings new lunch options
MEEKER | It’s “just a simple sandwich shop,” says Cindy Nelson of her new venture, the Red Rooster Sandwich Shop, located at 265 Sixth St. in Meeker, the former home of the Meeker Bakery and most recently home to Flora Bella flowers and gifts. Nelson formerly served as food service director[Read More…]
{Letter} In agreement with Dorsett: Fix the river
Dear Editor: My thanks go to Dr. Dorsett for hitting the nail on the head on the algae problem in the White River. What is really sad is the cost. The USGS is saying it will be a half million dollars to go another three years. This would be a[Read More…]
Register for community ed classes now
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting in April and May are open for registration, and due one week prior to class starts. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new! Social Media Marketing: Next Steps – April 9, 16 – Refine your business marketing. Introduction to Plein[Read More…]
Tide Pods are the new goldfish {Millennial Musings}
RBC | It’s final production week for our second Adventure Colorado magazine, and that means two things. One, I’ve been at my desk more than anywhere else in my house (including asleep) and two, my house is an utter disaster. Working from home has a host of benefits (hello, all day[Read More…]
Meeker girls win first meet on Bob King Track
MEEKER | “We had a great home meet on Friday, the weather held and we were very proud of the performances by all of the athletes,” Meeker High School track coach John Strate said of the first high school track meet held on the new Bob King Track at Starbuck Stadium.[Read More…]
Obituary: Harland Dean Chambers
Harland Dean Chambers April 23, 1933 ~ March 21, 2018 Harland Dean Chambers, 84, of Grand Junction, Colo., passed away March 21, 2018, in his home. Dean was born on April 23, 1933, in Willow Springs Township, Wisc., to Murle and Tina Chambers. Dean graduated from Darlington High School in[Read More…]
First Dinosaur pot shop opens
DINOSAUR | The Town of Dinosaur’s first retail marijuana shop, Rocky Mountain Cannabis, opened last week. The store is part of a chain of Colorado retail stores with additional locations in Gunnison and Ridgeway. Rocky Mountain Cannabis, which is located at 420 Brontosaurus Blvd, is open seven days a week from[Read More…]
Town of Meeker approves annexation
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker is growing, by about four acres. Meeker’s Board of Trustees approved the annexation of the Belland/Fitzgibbons property north of Hwy. 13. The Planning Commission recommended the annexation, stating the property is contiguous with the town limits, and that property owners and the town both have[Read More…]
Rangely Veterans Memorial added to Tour of Honor
RANGELY | On April 1 the Tour of Honor announced the Veterans Memorial in Rangely will be included in its 2018 tour. The Tour of Honor is a self-directed motorcycle ride benefiting a variety of veterans, police and fire charities. The tour takes riders all across the U.S., awarding prizes to[Read More…]
