RBC I Al White announced last week that he is withdrawing from the Colorado State Senate District 8 race. White cited a lack of funding as the reason driving his decision.
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‘Wizard of Oz’ a delightful trip back in time
MEEKER I Friday night’s performance was jam packed and Saturday’s performance of “The Wizard of Oz” was nearly packed, much to the delight of the hundreds present to take in the Meeker High School Drama Club, the International Thespian Society No. 1284, the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council and the[Read More…]
Three meetings next week for state water plan
RBC I The Community Agriculture Alliance is hosting three meetings next week on the Western Slope with John Stulp, the Special Water Policy Advisor to Gov. John Hickenlooper.
Dinosaur kicks off Centennial week
DINO I Dinosaur National Monument is joining parks, programs and partners across the country to encourage everyone to come out to kick off the celebration of the National Park Service Centennial during National Park Week.
Conservation districts push horse gather
RBC I The White River and Douglas Creek conservation districts provided public comment at the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board in Redmond, Ore., on April 13-14.
Meeker students learn to make their own chia pets
RBC I Last week, Meeker 4-H Program Coordinator Carley Smith visited Kay Bivens’ library class at Meeker Elementary School to present a STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) activity to pre-school students through fifth graders, focusing on science by having the kids make their own chia pets.
MHS Prom is Saturday
MEEKER I The Class of 2017, this year’s Junior Class, is hosting Meeker High School’s Junior-Senior “A Shabby Chic” Prom on Saturday at the Hugus Building. The formal events begin at the Meeker Café with dinner served at 7:15 p.m.
Meeker’s track team performs well at GWS
MEEKER I Although the recent weather has not been ideal for track meets, it won’t keep the Cowboys off the track, as they competed in Glenwood Springs on Saturday and will compete in Coal Ridge on Friday, then Rangely on Saturday.
Letter to the Editor: If fire department ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Dear Editor: In response to Mr. Luzmoor’s letter, have you ever been on the fire department? Have you ever been on an ambulance call? People on the fire board have.
Two teens home following accident
MEEKER I Two of the three Meeker teenagers injured in a two-vehicle accident on County Road 13 (Flag Creek Road) just before midnight on April 8 are now back at home in Meeker, recovering from their injuries. The third is still hospitalized in serious condition.
CNCC rodeo team ends regular season No. 2 in U.S.; Onyett is No. 1
RANGELY I “Rodeo fans and Spartan cowboy and cowgirl supporters, we have had another amazing year,” Colorado Northwestern Community College Head Rodeo Coach Jed Moore said Friday.
Letter to the Editor: Final thoughts from Fire Chief Marshall Cook
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the Meeker Fire & Rescue District Board Members: As I finish my last week here at Meeker Fire & Rescue, I would like to reflect on the last 14 months as your fire chief and give you some parting thoughts I have.[Read More…]
