RBC I Phase 1 of the White River Storage Feasibility Study, released in mid-May, points to the development of a new water storage reservoir within the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) within the next 10 to 12 years.
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks for support at difficult time
Dear Editor: We would like to give our thanks and love to all who have supported us through this difficult time. To those who sent cards, flowers, meals and those who have called or stopped by and those who have held us up in prayers, we thank you.
58 MHS seniors awarded diplomas
MEEKER I The sun gods shined brightly on the Meeker High School Class of 2014 on Saturday, which started off with a good rain and overcast skies at about 9:15 a.m., but no raindrops or even clouds were in evidence when commencement exercises began at 10 a.m. There were 58[Read More…]
Environmental group files suit vs. Bonanza power plant
RBC I WildEarth Guardians, an environmental organization based out of Santa Fe, New Mexico, filed a lawsuit late last month to halt the continued operation of the Bonanza power plant in Utah unless it makes substantial technological upgrades.
All going well with plans for hospital to open during 2015
MEEKER I Construction of the new Pioneers Medical Center is on track with a target opening date of June 2015. “We are thrilled with the progress made this spring,” said Ken Harman, Pioneers Medical Center CEO.
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Students at Meeker Elementary School were given the opportunity to meet Touchstone Energy’s newest representatives, LED Lucy and CFL Charlie, on May 27-28 as part of the MES Rodeo.
State free-fishing weekend June 7-8
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding the public that Colorado’s Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for June 7-8. Anglers of all ages can fish without a license anywhere in the state that weekend.
Meeker talent auditions June 8
RBC I “Colorado You Got Talent” will be holding an audition in Rio Blanco County this summer, and talented individuals from this and surrounding counties are invited to take part.
Senior girls’ PEO party…
The Meeker PEO senior girls party took place at Richards Hall on May 6. Receiving the highest english award was Torrie Gerloff, and receiving the highest math/science award was Katelyn Harman.
District big game herds do extremely well over the winter
RBC I “This was a great winter for the wildlife in the district — perhaps the best I can remember,” said Bill deVergie, the district wildlife manager for the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife in Meeker.
