Dear Editor: On May 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Bureau of Land Management will hold a public meeting at the Rangely Recreation Center on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a utility corridor from Bonanza to Enefit America Oil’s property on Rabbit Mountain.
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Deserado donation…
Deserado Mine donated $2,000 to the Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation on Saturday night at the CNCC annual Foundation Dinner. The money is earmarked for scholarships at the college. From left to right are: CNCC Foundation Board member and scholarship committee chairman Sam Tolley; Foundation Board President Ann Brady; longtime[Read More…]
4-H IFYE ambassador in Meeker, seeks hosts
MEEKER I Last week, the CSU Extension Office in Meeker hosted Jennifer Johnston with the 4-H IFYE Program. IFYE, or International 4-H Youth Exchange, is an international exchange program where participants ages 19-30 visit a foreign country for three to six months, living and working with host families, gaining a[Read More…]
Beware: Colorado bears emerging from dens
RBC I Colorado’s bears have begun emerging from hibernation across the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, charged with perpetuating the wildlife resources of the state, reminds outdoor recreationists, city dwellers and rural homeowners to be responsible and take steps to minimize contact with bears.
Starting a new business topic of April 28 workshop
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce and Rio Blanco County will offer two subjects in a workshop related to starting a new business in Colorado on April 28.
Public invited to MHS Prom
MEEKER I The Junior Class of Meeker High School invites the public to “A Shabby Chic Prom” on Saturday, April 23. The Grand March will begin at 8:30 p.m. and proceed from the Meeker Cafe to the Hugus Building, where the 2016 Prom dance will be held. The dance will[Read More…]
Chevron donation…
Chevron presented a $20,000 check to the Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation on Saturday night for the college scholarship fund. With the check are, from left: CNCC Foundation member and scholarship committee chairman Sam Tolley; longtime board member Peggy Rector, Cary Baird of Chevron; Foundation Board Chairman Ann Brady; Marques[Read More…]
Obituary: Eddie Langford
Eddie Floyd Langford, III, was born Aug. 21, 1955, in Henrietta, Texas, the son of Joyce and Salty Langford. Eddie and his family lived in many states before settling in Florida as their home. Eddie grew up competing in cutting horse shows and junior rodeos, following his parents in the[Read More…]
Donkey Basketball returns to Meeker this Wednesday
MEEKER I Those six-legged basketball players have returned to Meeker again this year as Donkey Basketball makes its way back on the Meeker High School gym floor on Wednesday.
Letter to the Editor: PMC updating phone systems
Dear Editor: Pioneers Medical Center would like to give our community of Meeker a “Heads Up” as we will be converting our phone system to an automated answering system on April 18. The hospital has been experiencing an increase in phone calls and sometimes phone calls cannot be answered in[Read More…]
Spartan Showdown Rodeo a big success as season ends
RANGELY I “What a weekend. What a show!” The Colorado Northwestern Community College Spartans produced one of the best rodeos to come through Rangely in a long time, CNCC Rodeo head Coach Jed Moore said.
MHS makes a difference at state FCCLA conference
MEEKER I April 2 was an inspiring weekend of competition, recognition and making new friends for Meeker’s FCCLA members who attended the 2016 Colorado State Conference in Denver.
