Dear Editor: I have lived in Meeker for 38 years and taught at the Meeker Elementary School for 28 years. I just want to say that the design of the new Rio Blanco County Justice Center, especially the original school, is well designed to serve the public for many years[Read More…]
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Meeker’s Nick Burri will play golf at Missouri Valley College
MEEKER I Nick Burri only played golf three years in high school, but his commitment to and passion for the game has earned him a scholarship to golf this fall at Missouri Valley College.
West states react strongly to stay of Clean Power Plan
RBC I Arizona’s air pollution agency had planned a full schedule for its meeting Feb. 16 on President Obama’s Clean Power Plan. Environmentalists, electric companies and others were gathering to discuss how the state should reduce greenhouse gases from its electricity sector.
RMS wrestlers earn five medals in meet
RANGELY I “We have lots to work on still, but the guys wrestled well,” Rangely Middle School wrestling coach Travis Witherell said of the young Panthers’ performance in the annual Carl Ramunno tournament in Steamboat Springs.
No more cases of Vesicular Stomatitis in county, state
RBC I As of Friday, all Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) affected premises have been released from quarantine in Colorado. There are currently no VS-affected premises under quarantine in the United States. The VS outbreak in the United States began in April 2015, with a total of 823 cases in eight states;[Read More…]
CNCC rodeo team fares well in Utah
RANGELY I The Colorado Northwestern Community College rodeo athletes had a good weekend in Heber City, Utah. CNCC Head Rodeo Coach Jed Moore said Monday that a handful of our Spartans had solid weekends in Heber City, Utah, at the UVU rodeo.
Spring forward…
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 13. Set your clocks forward one hour Saturday night.
Meeker scholarship to aid cost of business workshop
MEEKER I Rio Blanco County, the Town of Meeker, private investors and the Meeker Chamber of Commerce are offering scholarships for area business owners who are interested in attending an intensive workshop to assist small business owners helping to transform their business and their community, into a destination location. Scholarship[Read More…]
Black Powder shoot is March 19
MEEKER I The Jim Harmon Memorial Black Powder Blanket Shoot will be held March 19, sponsored by the Meeker Sportsman’s Club for traditional muzzleloaders, black powder pistols and in-lines.
County 4-H sheep/goat club names officers
RBC I The Rio Blanco County 4-H Sheep and Goat Club had its first meeting of the year on Jan. 15, and officers were chosen for the year.
Chamber hosts special district meeting
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will be holding a special presentation on Wednesday titled “Investing in our Community,” which will feature many of the area special government districts explaining what they do and where they are headed this year. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on[Read More…]
Buford School benefit fly-fish tourney this weekend
MEEKER I The 12th annual Buy-Fly Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday to catch the fish that will be used in June to benefit the Buford School through the annual Buford School Fish Fry. Buford School dates back to May 5, 1889, and served the towns of Buford,[Read More…]
