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Obituary: Elizabeth (Liz) Backes
Elizabeth (Liz) Irene Backes, our beloved mom, grandma (momma) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, in Meeker, Colo.
Edwards: Third straight Rangely title
RANGELY I For the third year in a row and a fourth time overall, Clark Edwards has won the Men’s Club Championship at Cedar Ridges Golf Course in Rangely. Thirty-five golfers competed in three flights, with a gross and net champion in each flight.
One Person’s Opinion: It is vital horse gather takes place
RBC I As the date for the Bureau of Land Management’s planned round-up of up to 167 wild horses in West Douglas herd area quickly approaches, so does the likelihood that one of the various wild horse advocacy groups will file suit to prevent the gather.
J.C. Watt wins Meeker Men’s Club golf title for third straight year
MEEKER I “The camaraderie is what made it,” Meeker Men’s Club President Larin Crase said about the reason so many enjoyed men’s club in Meeker this summer. “Everyone showed up and we had a shotgun start each Wednesday, instead of everyone playing at different times during the day,” he said.
MSD backs broadband projects, hears reports, OKs coaches
MEEKER I In August, the Meeker Board of Education (BOE) voted to support the county broadband project, heard a number of reports from administrators and approved a number of new hires, coaches and activity sponsors.
Letter to the Editor: Task force set for historic district designation
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to Rio Blanco County residents and friends. The Meeker Old West Heritage Cultural Center Committee and Task Force, in cooperation with the Rio Blanco County Historical Society and the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council are coordinating a task force effort to nominate the[Read More…]
New EMT class slated for September in Meeker
MEEKER I A new Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) basic course is scheduled to run from mid-September through the end of the year and is to be taught by Fidel Garcia of Professional EMS Education out of Grand Junction, a very well-known instructor, according to Meeker Fire Chief Marshall Cook.
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Rio Blanco County on Patrol—Aug. 17-Aug. 24
RBC I The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office from Aug. 17 at 8 a.m. through Aug. 24 at 8 a.m.
Rangely and Meeker fall sports teams open play this weekend
RBC I The Rangely High School golf team already has two tournaments under its belt and the rest of the athletes from Rio Blanco County will see live action this week, starting today.
Meeker Fire District donates $80,000 fire alarm system to Barone school
MEEKER I On Aug. 13, the Meeker Fire District board voted unanimously to donate up to $80,000 to Barone Middle School to cover the cost of an all-new and much-needed fire alarm system.
