RBC | There will be a half-day multi-county community revitalization workshop focusing on brownfield resources July 27 in Craig. The workshop is for community leaders and property owners who are working on economic development, revitalization and brownfield site redevelopment. The workshop is free, but interested parties should register in advance[Read More…]
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Editor’s Column: What color is your news?
When I was little, I hated the nightly news, and much preferred the comics section to the front page in the newspaper. I was a kid, that’s how it’s supposed to be. News—real news—isn’t entertainment. It’s not supposed to be “clickbait.” Headlines shouldn’t be embellished just to get you to read[Read More…]
FCCLA members compete at national conference
MEEKER I From July 1-7, two Meeker Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members competed at the Unlimited Possibilities National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tenn.
Dorsett urges town to take steps to address river algae problem
MEEKER I The first regular board of trustees meeting for the Town of Meeker was held Wednesday, July 5. Meeker School Superintendent Chris Selle addressed the trustees during public comments to clarify issues about how taxes related to marijuana sales impact public schools.
Competitive Marlins to swim in Western Slope Championship
MEEKER I The Meeker Marlins split into two teams this year, a developmental team and a competitive team. The competitive team has qualified all 10 of its swimmers for the Western Slope Championships this weekend in Grand Junction.
Guest Column: Marijuana taxes haven’t helped schools as promised
RBC I The greatest challenge faced by public schools in Colorado over the past eight years has been finance. When faced with this information, many citizens in our state ask about marijuana money. Amendment 64 passed in 2012 with a hollow promise of providing funding to schools. To be blunt,[Read More…]
Rangely Hurricanes compete in Montrose, head for Western Slope Championship meet this weekend
RANGELY I The Rangely Hurricanes had their last regular season meet this past weekend in Montrose. For the rest of the meets the swimmers have to qualify in order to be able to compete.
Weekly Call Review
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Meeker residents upset by wording in URA conditions survey letter
MEEKER I The Meeker Urban Renewal Authority (MURA) board members met with a full house at their July 5 meeting. More than a dozen citizens whose homes and/or businesses were included in the first conditions survey attended the meeting to express their concern and disapproval of the wording in a[Read More…]
Classifieds: July 13, 2017
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** RADINO & CHUCKWAGON Please call before 8:00a.m. day of meal 878-5627 or 675-8112 Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Meals served at noon. Reservations appreciated. Suggested Donation Over 60 – $2.50. Under 60 – Guest Fee $7. (Did you know? Homebound trays can be ordered for over 60, suggested donation $2.50[Read More…]
STAGE 1 FIRE BAN IN PLACE
A Stage 1 Fire Ban is in effect for the White River National Forest, Bureau of Land Management-administered lands, unincorporated and private lands in Summit, Eagle and Rio Blanco counties. Fire managers base decisions about fire restrictions on specific moisture measurements in vegetation and other risk factors such as predicted[Read More…]
Golden Spade Award winners…
Lyle and Diane Peterson (right) are the residential winners of June’s Golden Spade award in Rangely, and Alliance Energy is the business winner (office manager Lonnie LeBleu is pictured). The Golden Spade award is presented to homes and businesses who demonstrate excellence in their exterior landscaping and help beautify the[Read More…]