MEEKER | It begins with an idea. Colors maybe, or textures initiating a plan that can only be materialized through fabrics and thread. A story that eventually comes to life, piece by piece, pattern by pattern; woven with the history of an art that is nearly 250 years old in[Read More…]
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How will Colorado fund outdoor recreation in the future?
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s ability to effectively manage the state’s wildlife and 41 State Parks continues to be a significant challenge in light of the agency’s budget shortfall. If the situation persists, CPW officials say future generations may have less opportunity to enjoy some of the state’s most[Read More…]
Craig mayor to give presentation Sept. 7
RANGELY | Craig Mayor John Ponikvar will give an informative talk on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rangely Jr./Sr/ High School auditorium about the book “13 Ways to Kill Your Community” by Doug Griffiths and Kelly Clemmer. Books will be available for purchase.
Coal Creek School mysteries you could help solve
MEEKER | Coal Creek School is celebrating its restoration on Sept. 23 but needs help with some mysteries about the Coal Creek School. We have little or no official documents, newspaper articles or dated pictures that give us information about: 1. When the stucco was actually put on the school[Read More…]
60th high school reunion for Meeker’s Class of 1957
MEEKER | The Meeker High School Class of 1957 celebrated their 60-year class reunion on Aug. 12 at the beautiful natural setting of Bill and Carole Miller’s home on Lime Kiln. This class was the second to graduate from the “new high school,” and they are “amazed it is still[Read More…]
Commissioners oppose proposed statewide regs on air quality
RBC | County commissioners have drafted a letter to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in regard to proposed rules for air quality that would apply the same rules for combatting ozone levels to the Western Slope and the Front Range. Proposed revisions to Regulation No. 7 would[Read More…]
Evidence of invasive mussels found at Green Mountain Reservoir; officials ask for ‘diligence’
RBC | State and federal officials have confirmed the presence of invasive quagga mussel larvae, known as veligers, in Green Mountain Reservoir located in Summit County along Hwy. 9 between Silverthorne and Kremmling. On Aug. 18, as part of a state and federal initiative to monitor aquatic nuisance species in[Read More…]
Wagon Wheel OHV Club meets Sept. 6
Meeker | Wagon Wheel OHV Club will meet next Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner at Sixth and Market in Meeker. All riders are invited to attend.
RHS golf team plays in Craig, head to GJ next
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers traveled to Craig this last Wednesday. Rangely sported a full squad and had two JV players on the course as well. As a whole the team played fairly well, but the golf course opened the eyes of some of our players and showed some weaknesses[Read More…]
Meeker schools earn accreditation with distinction for second year in a row
MEEKER | The Meeker School District (MSD) began this school year with a July 1 unaudited fund balance of $4.285 million compared to $4.7 million last year. This figure reveals an intentional partial spend-down of the MSD reserve, but not as much as expected as the Board of Education (board)[Read More…]
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Meeker Classic coming Sept. 6-10
MEEKER | The 31st annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials begin Wednesday, Sept. 6. Get your tickets now at the Meeker Chamber of Commerce or at Wendll’s, or visit bit.ly/2wqJPB7 to buy online. For a complete schedule of events, including new attractions this year, see www.meekersheepdog.com.
