Meeker residents woke up to about 1.5 inches of snow on the ground Monday, the first measurable snowfall of the season. Although this snow arrived later than usual, forecasts call for a cold and snowy winter ahead.
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Trees down…
Just prior to the first snow of winter, all the trees on the property of the new justice center/old elementary school in downtown Meeker have been cut down to make way for the new center. Much work has also been done on the inside of the structure, which will undergo[Read More…]
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Notice: Martha Mitchem
Martha L. Mitchem, of Rangely passed away at the age of 85 on Nov. 2, 2014 She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Bill, daughter Patti of South Berwick, ME and 4 sons, Jim of Milner, CO, Brian of Paonia, CO, Jeff of Broomfield, CO, and John of[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Clean Water Act anniversary a time for celebration
Dear Editor: In the height of this crazy political season, it’s good to remember that clean, reliable water is one of those rare apolitical issues.
Cross country runners at state championships…
Julia Eskelson and Austin Russell represented Meeker High School at the Colorado State Cross Country Championships on Saturday in Colorado Springs.
Letter to the Editor: Pot sales taxes not helping schools much
Dear Editor: Before Coloradans voted in 2012 to legalize recreational marijuana, pro-legalization advocates aired a jingle: “Jobs for our people. Money for schools. Who could ask for more?”
Rangely schools accept $25,000 Chevron grant
RANGELY I On Oct. 21, Rangely school board members accepted grant money from Chevron, discussed the level of student assessments used within the district, approved a new district vision statement and began discussion on a possible shift to a full-day kindergarten program.
Letter to the Editor: Marcia Neal for State Board of Education
Dear Editor: I will be voting to re-elect Marcia Neal to represent my family on the Colorado State Board of Education’s 3rd Congressional District.
CHRC cites Rangely hospital for improvements, changes
RANGELY I Rangely District Hospital serves northwest Colorado and strives for excellence by providing quality care to patients. A 25-bed critical access hospital and Level IV Trauma Center, Rangely District Hospital was founded in 1947.
Outstanding…
Ken DeLay, executive director of the Colorado Association of School Boards, last week presented to Meeker School Board member Mindy Burke the association’s McGuffey Award.
Rangely volleyball season comes to an end
RANGELY I The Rangely High School girls’ volleyball team finished its season at the district tournament in Soroco over the weekend.
