Dear Editor: As a community, Meeker is sitting at a crossroads. We are about to decide if we are going to support a mediocre school district or strive for a great school district. We find ourselves with a huge budget shortfall and no acceptable way to make enough budget cuts[Read More…]
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Hospital’s gala ball and casino night is May 17; funds aid cancer fight
MEEKER I On May 17, the Pioneers Healthcare Foundation (PHF) will hold its seventh annual Spring Healthcare Gala. “This year, the event is about bringing more care to Meeker,” said Margie Joy, the executive director of the foundation.
Election results for RDH, WRBM
RANGELY I Two special district elections Tuesday to elect board members to the Rangely Hospital District and Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan (WRBM) Recreation and Park District drew just under 300 residents to the polls.
BMS girls finish track season with a bang in Wyoming
MEEKER I The Meeker seventh- and eighth-grade tracksters finished their season with a bang, winning the combined girls’ division, topping 10 other teams Saturday in Baggs, Wyo.
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RMS students collect change to benefit cancer victims
RANGELY I The Rangely Middle School (RMS) Student Council participated in a new fundraiser this semester with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for Children in its “Pennies for Patients” campaign.
Letter to the Editor: Temple Grandin had impact during visit
Dear Editor: I loved your article on Temple Grandin. I am in total agreement with the last paragraph, wishing more parents and educators had been there.
From My Window… Wildlife out; tumblers and dancers excel; prayers now OK at meetings
It must be the first of May because all I see outside my window are a bunch of branches swaying and dust in the air. If you are a sinus sufferer, it could be better; if not, the last week has been pretty nice if you don’t mind a bit[Read More…]
Neighborly deer…
RMS track athletes set new school records
RANGELY I Rangely Junior High School athletes traveled to Baggs, Wyo., for their last meet of the season on Friday, and with sun shining and wind blowing, the Panthers brought home several medals, set new school records and set personal bests.
Range Call desperate for new director
MEEKER I Tradition is tough to surrender. But the possibility of that happening is a serious reality as the Meeker Range Call committee searches for an individual or individuals to direct the Range Call Pageant during the Fourth of July weekend.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for help with fire, tragedy
Dear Editor: We would like to thank the many people who helped during and after the 4-H community pen fire on Monday afternoon.
