MEEKER I “Caitlyn was Bradi’s first crush; that’s how I met him,” said Cassie McGuire with a smile as she recalled her daughter and classmate Bradi Bland as preschoolers. “Brinda (Bradi’s mother) came up to me after school one day and said, ‘Bradi is in love with your daughter!’ and[Read More…]
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Classifieds: August 25, 2016
Ads for 08/25/16 ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and Park, Meeker. AA & Al-Anon Meetings – Rangely Alcoholics Anonymous – Open meetings Tues[Read More…]
A Look at the West: There are good, bad and ugly drones; tech and imports rise
RBC I The Zapata Ranch in southern Colorado is one of the few places that bison can still roam freely. Until recently, scientists and volunteers surveyed the herd the old-fashioned way: with binoculars and the naked eye.
A Look at the West: It seems like neither party is talking the issues
RBC I The next few weeks in politics are a little like the All-Star break in baseball. With the Republican and Democratic national conventions upon us, it’s a good time to step back and assess this year’s election. Which carries bad news for both parties.
Meeker woman chosen as ambassador for int’l women’s hiking organization
MEEKER I A Meeker wife, mother, grandmother, dutiful daughter-in-law, dental assistant, receptionist and entrepreneur has been chosen to be an ambassador for the international Hike Like a Woman (HLAW) organization. Jill Norcross Dunbar announced on Facebook on Aug. 1 that she has been selected to “be a part of this[Read More…]
Concerts at the top of the new attractions during the Classic
MEEKER I New events will complement the world-class sheepdog competition in Meeker for the 30th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials, Sept. 7- 11.
Meeker Sheepdog Classic has vast, colorful 30-year history
MEEKER I Boasting 30 years of legacy and traditions, Meeker’s Ute Park will once again be brimming with dogs, sheep and people for the annual Meeker Classic Champion Sheepdog Trials Sept. 7-11. Known as the “go-to trial” around the world, the Meeker Classic features 140 dog/handler teams matched up against[Read More…]
Birth…
Makelle Grace Aldridge was born Sunday, July 14, 2016, at 12:35 a.m., weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measuring 20 inches long.
Letter to the Editor: Election this year like a football game
Dear Editor: This presidential election is like a football game. The Republicans are against the Democrats. Donald Trump is the Republican quarterback and Hillary Clinton is the Democratic quarterback. Trump, if you want to win the game, you send your linemen after Hillary Clinton; you do not send your linemen[Read More…]
State bird atlas now available
RBC I The second Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas is in the final stages of editing and layout in preparation for printing. Co-publishers Colorado Bird Atlas Partnership and Colorado Parks and Wildlife seek are in search of pre-orders to help implement a smooth mass distribution of the book’s launch.
Obituary: Deena Hallmark Archibeque
Deena Hallmark Archibeque was born in 1959 in Colorado Springs to Robert and Patsy Hallmark. Deena was actually raised by Pat and J.O. Wieland and grew up in Rio Blanco County, Colo.
Band in the Park…
