RBC I The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s recent announcement that the greater sage grouse does not warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act was widely hailed as a conservation success. Federal officials, along with industry supporters and Western communities across the grouse’s 11-state range, claimed voluntary state and landowner[Read More…]
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Birth: Corrin Tiberius Goodson
Nicodemus and Asher Goodson are pleased to announce the arrival of their little brother, Corrin Tiberius Goodson, on Sept. 2, 2015, at 6:09 p.m. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Mom and dad are Maureen and Colin Goodson, maternal grandparents are Twyla and[Read More…]
30 join in camo, bugling contest
MEEKER I Approximately 30 kids participated in the 2015 Meeker Elk Bugling and Camouflage Contest at Meeker Elementary School on Oct. 28. The event was part of Red Ribbon Week and was put on by the Meeker Police Department and sponsored by White River Electric Association, Wyatt’s Sports and Meeker[Read More…]
Rangely’s Scoggins takes ninth place in state cross-country meet
RANGELY I Sophomore Patrick Scoggins was the lone runner to represent Rangely High School at the Colorado State Cross- Country 2A Championship Meet on Saturday in Colorado Springs, finishing in the top 10 in the state.
Letter to the Editor: Treasure Hunting Club formed, sponsors sought
Dear Editor: It is my pleasure to announce the formation of the Parkview Elementary Treasure Hunting Club.
State Sen. Baumgardner on broadband, water, school funding issues
RBC I Colorado State Sen. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulfur Springs, was the featured speaker at October’s meeting of the Community Network Group at Colorado Northwestern Community College.
Mock Disaster: Staged fatality a sobering event
MEEKER I When one arrived on the scene, a double take was not uncommon. A mock fatality accident in the Meeker High School upper parking lot was set up to show a well-made up but uncovered gruesome body in the parking lot, about 15 feet ahead of a vehicle that[Read More…]
From My Window: Remember our veterans on Wednesday; mock disaster sobering
Wednesday is Veterans Day, and while so much has been written about what we owe our veterans over the years, it is never enough. It is tough to put into simple words what our nation’s veterans have meant, mean and will mean in the future to this United States of[Read More…]
Meeker Gift and Craft Show is Friday, Saturday
MEEKER I The Meeker-area community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of local and area vendors on Friday and Saturday at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds.
Community Calendar: Nov. 5-11
• Science Friday with Doc Bob. Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. • MACC Meeting. Monday, Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium at 550 School St. Please join us for this important meeting to discuss forthcoming MACC projects and events.[Read More…]
One MSD incumbent wins; incumbents win in Rangely, tax loses
RBC I The Meeker Board of Education will take on a new look, the Rangely School Board will remain the same, the mil levy tax override for added Rangely school funding failed and county voters told the state to keep its excess marijuana tax money and use it for education,[Read More…]
Meeker gridders top Hotchkiss, 36-14; Cowboys play Platte Canyon in playoffs
MEEKER I The Meeker High School football team will enter the 1A – Colorado state football playoffs after a 36-14 win against the Hotchkiss Bulldogs in the final game of the regular season, played in Starbuck Stadium on Friday.
