More on the hospital board Dear Editor: Thank you for covering and publishing the transparently written article “Community members seek answers from hospital board,” by Jared Henderson, in your newspaper last week. My wife and I love our community, Pioneers Medical Center and its providers but we have concerns with[Read More…]
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HISTORY LESSONS: JoHantgen
The White River Museum has a new item to view, a double barrel shotgun! I know what you are thinking: Big deal, my husband has 17 in his gun safe/militia arsenal. The shotgun itself is not particularly rare or ancient, but its history is unique because of its owner. The[Read More…]
CNCC CORNER: Why choose Colorado Northwestern?
Many community members are planning their next phase in life. We hope furthering your education and skill development is part of your plan. Once you decide to pursue or continue post-secondary studies, the next step is choosing where. Colorado offers outstanding educational institutions—so why CNCC? Explore our Mission, Vision, and[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 74
White River Agency, Colorado July 15, 1879 Sir: Your telegraph message of 7th instant was received on 11th lying over two days at Rawlins, directing me to cause the depredating Utes to vacate Middle and North Parks. But I had reported to you previously, and had sent, about 5th instant,[Read More…]
MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLERS
Middle school wrestlers from Meeker won in Delta last week under the guidance of coach Nate Lee. Congratulations to the team! Tania Valeriana Estrada PHOTO
Meeker girls’ basketball season ends in playoffs
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team’s season came to a close last week after a playoff loss to the Strasburg Indians on the road. The Cowboys, the No. 24 seed, fell 54-46 to the eighth-seeded Indians in the CHSAA Class 3A state playoffs. Meeker kept the game[Read More…]
Rangely girls’ basketball falls in Sweet 16 after undefeated season
RANGELY | The No. 4-ranked Rangely Panthers hosted No. 29 Ridgway in the first round of the Class 2A girls basketball playoffs last Friday, securing a dominant 73-20 victory. The Panthers started strong, leading 16-5 at the end of the first quarter and extending their advantage to 38-12 at halftime.[Read More…]
YOUTH SOCCER AT WRBM
The Western Rio Blanco Recreation and Park District had the privilege of partnering with the CNCC men’s soccer program to provide a couple indoor soccer clinics. Thirty first- through sixth-graders attended the clinic and it is safe to say they enjoyed every minute of it. We would like to thank[Read More…]
Helping Coloradans: Property Tax, Rent, Heat Rebate offers vital support for senior, low-income residents
RBC | The Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation Division is accepting Property Tax, Rent (PTC) Rebate applications for 2024 expenses. The rebate helps eligible, low-income Coloradans, who are seniors or are disabled, offset property tax, rent, and heating costs. For 2024 expenses, eligible applicants can receive up to $1,154 in[Read More…]
Meeker Elementary preschool enrollment underway; March 31 deadline for eligible students
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | If you have a child who will be 4 years of age on or before July 1, 2025, your child may be eligible for Universal Preschool. If your child meets the eligibility requirements, please use the following links, starting on March 10, to register on the[Read More…]
Yampa-White-Green and Colorado Water Conservation Board grant program info
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Today’s news cycle is full of articles discussing what is happening with the Colorado River and how Yampa and White River water users may be impacted due to climate change and the worsening river runoff conditions. We have all heard about water rights threatened to be[Read More…]
Youth archers encouraged to apply for novice turkey hunting opportunity
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is now accepting applications for the Craig Youth Novice Turkey Hunt, scheduled for this April. If you are a novice turkey hunter under the age of 18 and are eager to learn how to hunt wild turkeys, CPW encourages you to apply[Read More…]
