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WEEKLY CALL REVIEW ~ Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2016
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to the names or addresses on any incident. This last week the dispatch[Read More…]
Daniels Scholarship available for college-bound high school seniors
RBC | Motivated college-bound high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming are encouraged to visit DanielsFund.org to apply online for the Daniels Scholarship Program. The application deadline is Nov. 30 at 4 p.m. “In establishing the Daniels Scholarship Program, cable television pioneer Bill Daniels wanted to seek[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys end season at regional tournament
MEEKER | “It was a good season,” Meeker High School volleyball coach Janae Stanworth said after her team was eliminated from post-season play after losing in the state-qualifying regional tournament last Saturday in Paonia. “We played Paonia and Ridgeway back-to-back,” coach Stanworth said of the regional competition. Meeker lost to[Read More…]
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Bolton Construction wins safety award
MEEKER | Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation insurer, is honoring Bolton Construction with its Circle of Safety Award for their exemplary performance in safety, loss control and financial and claims management. This is the first year that the organization earned the award and it’s the only one in Meeker[Read More…]
RBC runners named to all-state 2A team
RBC | Austin Russell and Julia Eskelson of Meeker and Patrick Scoggins of Rangely were named to the All-State 2A cross country team following their impressive performances at the state meet. Scoggins was honorable mention each of the last two years. His brother, William, was first team in his junior[Read More…]
School safety is a hot topic
By Chris Selle Superintendent, Meeker School District MEEKER | With the continued focus on school safety, I would like to share with parents and community the basics of the Meeker School District’s emergency operations plan. The plan and supporting documents can be found at meeker.k12.co.us under the “Our District” tab.[Read More…]
Examining the Better City contracts with the towns and county for economic development
MEEKER | A recurring question about the Better City contracts with the county and the towns is how much has been spent thus far, on what, and by whom. What follows is a breakdown of the three contracts and their scope of work thus far. Each contract is presented with[Read More…]
Yurt Raising…
Volunteers from the White River Nordic Council gathered at the upper Marvine campground Saturday, Nov. 5 for the annual yurt raising. The yurt is available for skiers, snowshoers and other winter recreationalists for the season, and now includes a first aid kit donated by Pioneers Medical Center. Folks are invited[Read More…]
Obituary: Elaine Adel Pearce
Elaine Adel Pearce Nov. 3, 1932 ~ Oct. 14, 2016 Elaine Adel Pearce passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, in Meeker, Colo. Elaine was born Nov. 3, 1932, in Meeker, Colo., to Helen and Ralph Alfred. She was the second oldest daughter of five girls. She is preceded in death[Read More…]
Hunting Report: November 10, 2016
