MEEKER I The University of Wyoming lists 100 students from Colorado on the 2014 fall semester President’s Honor Roll and two of those students are from Meeker.
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Host families sought for student exchange program in 2015-16
RBC I The World Heritage Student Exchange Program, a highly respected, non-profit, public-benefit organization, is seeking local host families for high school boys and girls from Scandinavia, France, Germany, Italy, Thailand, China, South Korea and the former Soviet republics.
There were 712 oil and gas spills throughout Colorado during 2014
DENVER I Spills from oil and gas operations in Colorado reached 712 last year, according to the 2014 Toxic Release Tracker issued Thursday by the Center for Western Priorities (CWP). The new data reveal that oil and gas companies were responsible for two spills every day in the state, together[Read More…]
Tipton named to vice chair for 114th Western Caucus
RBC I Members of the Congressional Western Caucus announced last week that U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis (WY-At Large) will chair the caucus for the 114th Congress.
Hickenlooper names new CDOT director
DENVER I Gov. John Hickenlooper has announced that Shailen Bhatt will be the next executive director for the Colorado Department of Transportation. He will begin at CDOT in mid-February.
Letter to the Editor: Clarifying statement regarding honesty, road
Dear Editor: I need to clarify a statement that I made at the Rangely Town Council meeting on Jan. 13. This message will go to all town employees, Mike and Tracy Hayes and the Rangely Town Council. This email will remain on public record as part of our town council[Read More…]
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CPW: Please don’t feed the state’s wildlife
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to remind people that the best way to help hungry animals is to let them find their next meal on their own.
Winter brings changes to Dinosaur monument visitor access
DINOSAUR I The arrival of winter at Dinosaur National Monument brings changes to visitor access in some areas.
Letter to the Editor: Importance of supporting local merchants
Dear Editor: It wasn’t until I was on the Meeker Town Council that I understood the first reason we need a strong business community.
Land purchase expands Rio Blanco State Wildlife Area
MEEKER I Colorado Parks and Wildlife has completed the acquisition of 695 acres, most of which is adjacent to the Rio Blanco State Wildlife Area, located a few miles west of Meeker.
