MEEKER | Media: given a whole new meaning by the innovation of different social platforms. In today’s society being involved in online platforms is “normal.” The “microwave society,” a term coined by Rick Pitino, a college basketball coach, explains the fast-paced society we have grown accustomed to. Media platforms such[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: Jan 12-18, 2025
ARRESTS 1/17/2025- A 29 year-old male was arrested on a warrant out of Moffat County and transported to jail. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 1/14/2025 @ 5:57 pm. A female was bit by a coyote while she was checking on her chickens at a residence on the east side[Read More…]
New commissioners hear concerns about transparency
MEEKER | Last Tuesday, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held its regular January meeting at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse. The day began with the swearing-in of County Commissioners Jennifer O’Hearon and Callie Scritchfield, marking the first time in Rio Blanco County history that two women are serving simultaneously[Read More…]
What’s new in Extension-related programming
RBC | Pests, pests, pests. Don’t miss the Conservation District’s Mormon Cricket meetings being held on Feb. 19 at the fire station in Meeker from 6–7:30 p.m. A second meeting will be held in Rangely on Feb. 20 at the fire protection District also from 6-7:30 p.m. Come learn how[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – January 23rd, 2025
Family Movie Night this Friday MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District is hosting a winter wonderland-themed family movie night this Friday, Jan. 24. Come enjoy Penguins of Madagascar at the 4H Community Building. Doors open at 5 p.m. Movie begins at 5:30 p.m. Children 7 and under must be[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – Take responsibility for your pursuit of happiness
“No one is coming to save you; no one is coming to make life right for you; no one is coming to solve your problems. If you don’t do something, nothing is going to get better. The dream of a rescuer who will deliver us may offer a kind of comfort,[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – January 23rd, 2025
Questions about local staffing at Pioneers Dear Editor: We are so fortunate to have such a great medical facility and staff that we do. For a small community we are truly Blessed. That being said, we recently were in the ER and there were only two people that we recognized.[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: The weather used to be a safe subject for small talk
There was a time that talking about the weather was sure to break the conversational ice at a get-together. Now it might be wise to avoid this subject, as well as the usual uncomfortable topics, such as politics and religion. Just try it and see. Someone you may have counted[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Curie
RBC | With all the talk of nuclear power plants and storing spent fuel rods in Northwest Colorado, I thought it would be good to mention that radioactive ores and mills are nothing new to our area. Rifle used to have a big uranium milling facility in the 1970’s. It[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: CNCC – Spring semester underway for CNCC students
MEEKER | It is with great enthusiasm that I wish each of you a Happy New Year as we ring in 2025. Staff returned to campus from holiday on Jan. 2, 2025. Faculty and residential students arrived on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Employee Spring convocation occurs on Jan. 16 in[Read More…]
Obituary – Louis Joseph ‘Medic’ Adams Jr.
Aug. 1, 1950 ~ Jan. 13, 2025 Louis Joseph Adams Jr., lovingly known as “Medic,” passed away on Jan. 13, 2025, near Maybell, Colorado. He was born on Aug. 1, 1950 and raised in Morgan City, Louisiana. Medic proudly served his country in the United States Army before embarking on[Read More…]
Cowboys secure three wins, end losing streak
MEEKER | Last Tuesday, the Meeker High School boys basketball team traveled to Rangely, Colorado, to take on the Rangely Panthers. The Cowboys entered the game with an 0-8 record, eager to notch their first win of the season. In a nail-biting contest, Meeker emerged victorious, snapping their losing streak[Read More…]
