MEEKER I This summer, the History Colorado State Historical Fund outreach team has been traveling across the state to give presentations on grant opportunities for local historic preservation projects, including an upcoming meeting in Meeker.
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Letter to the Editor: Support for plein air art competition appreciated
Dear Editor: I would like to extend a sincere thank you and heartfelt gratitude to JoAnn Goss-Gardner and Stephanie Kobald at the Meeker Chamber of Commerce for their efforts in organizing Meeker Plein Air during Range Call.
Geese in the garden…
Obituary: Glen Paul Papez
Glen Paul Papez, 58, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family.
Meeker United Methodist Church welcomes new pastor, David Petty
MEEKER I The past year has been a bit of a whirlwind for Pastor David Petty and his family. In August 2015, they packed all their belongings and moved from Southern California to Denver to allow David to pursue an education at the Iliff School of Theology, the same school[Read More…]
Better City: Center for Outdoor Adventure in the works with wide focus
MEEKER I Prior to the regularly scheduled Meeker Town Board meeting on Aug. 2, representatives from Better City presented a completed feasibility study for the Center for Outdoor Adventure, one aspect of their strategic plan to revitalize the local economy.
Dinosaur staff to host Josie’s Cabin open house
DINO I Monument staff, volunteers and community partners will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the historic homestead of Josie Bassett, found at the end of Cub Creek Road in Dinosaur National Monument.
Rangely couples fare well in classic
RANGELY I Nineteen couples from the Western Slope of Colorado and eastern Utah played in the annual Couples Classic golf tournament at Cedar Ridges Golf Course during the weekend, and after two days of competition, it was the hometown couples taking the majority of the top spots. Couples from Rifle,[Read More…]
Obituary: Edna Mae Gould
Edna Mae Gould, 92, with family by her side, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2016, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colo. She had been in residence there since May 19, 2015.
Rangely 8-10 Champs…
County Fair is a lot of fun but a lot of work for all involved
The 2016 edition of the Rio Blanco County Fair is over. That is a mixed blessing because the event is fun to cover, but not a lot of fun to follow up on.
Letter to the Editor: 40th reunion of Chautauqua and The TANK is Saturday
Dear Editor: We are celebrating 40 years of activities at The TANK with food and music.
