DINOSAUR I On Wednesday, a group of fraternity men will be in Dinosaur as a stop on the journey of their lives. The 26 cyclists and nine crew members are participating in Push America’s Journey of Hope, a 3,600-mile cycling event across the country.
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MSD budget available; only $150,000 of reserve funds needed
MEEKER I Meeker School District’s RE-1 (MSD) budget for fiscal year 2014-15 is available at the administration building for public review. The budget estimates $5.7 million in revenue, $5.8 million in expenses with a $150,000 deficit to be covered by reserves.
From My Window… Father’s Day salute to those dads who deserve it!
Father’s Day is Sunday, and once again Dad is being honored for the role he plays at home and in society.
Steel arrives…
Obituary: Donald Brown
Donald William Brown, 97, of Meeker, Colo., passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at his home. He was born to William H. Brown and Sara Mae Hull Brown in Julesburg, Colo., Feb. 24, 1917.
Range Call pageant has new director(s)
MEEKER I Most grateful that the news came later instead of never, Meeker Range Call director Kim Ekstrom announced Friday that a new director had surfaced for the annual Range Call Pageant, which brings to life the story of the Meeker Massacre at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds during the[Read More…]
Meeker Fishing Day is Saturday
MEEKER I Meeker-area youths are invited to join the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as they team up with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Meeker Lions Club for the Free Meeker Youth Fishing Day at Circle Park,[Read More…]
Annual White River Fish Fry Saturday at Buford School
BUFORD I Once again on Saturday, members and friends of the White River Community Association will gather for the 45th straight year for good food, fellowship and neighborly support for the Buford School.
County golfers…
Larin Crase, Pat Walsh and Ted Relihan, along with Danielle Feora (not pictured), drove from Meeker to Rangely for a round of golf at the Cedar Ridges Golf Course on Monday.
Businesses close…
Obituary: Ted Roloff
Ted Roloff, 58, of Dinosaur, Colo., died peacefully Saturday, June 7, 2014, at the Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal.
Pioneers launches new funding drive for hospital
MEEKER I This next year, the Pioneers Healthcare Foundation (PHF) will be working hard to gather the resources to add enhanced services at the new Pioneers Medical Center. The new medical center will carry forward the existing services of the health clinic, the hospital and emergency services and the Walbridge[Read More…]
