MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is organizing the 128th annual Meeker Range Call Fourth of July Parade, and now is the time to sign up to join in the event.
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Annual Buford fish fry this weekend
MEEKER I A few years ago, the White River Community Association was awarded a grant to restore the rural Buford School, which is located upriver just south of the historic community of Buford. Restoration took place and the association has since maintained the property through funds raised during the annual[Read More…]
Obituary: Marvin Wayne Jackson
Marvin Wayne Jackson, 73, passed away in Dinosaur, Colo., on June 5, 2013.
From My Window … A real father is someone special; memorial is fitting
Father’s Day is Sunday, and once again dad is being honored for the role he plays at home and in society.
Road and Bridge faces long list of summer projects
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Department oversees 913 miles of roads, the county landfill between Rangely and Meeker, and now the department director says this summer is going to be one of the busiest ever with additional road repair and maintenance projects above the normal routine.
VFWs combine efforts; construction begins on county veterans memorial
MEEKER I The ground was broken two weeks ago on the lawn and sidewalk at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse, but the stone and concrete construction of the actual Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial will begin this week in downtown Meeker.
Classifieds: June 13, 2013
Classifieds: June 13, 2013
Rangely-area recipes being gathered
RANGELY | The Rangely Museum is gathering recipes for a cookbook featuring old and new recipes of the Rangely area. In addition to regular recipes, there is a focus on homemade ice cream and dutch oven recipes for the Ice Cream Social section.
Home of: Larry and Sandra Johnson
MEEKER | After 17 years in Meeker, Larry and Sandra Johnson are pretty fond of their home town, particularly the “great way that everybody treats each other,” Larry said. Larry and Sandra are Colorado natives. Both were born in Denver.
Letter to the Editor: CO-STARS volunteers appreciated
Dear Editor: I would like to extend special thanks to the following community members and teachers who volunteered their time and talents to make the first CO-STARS academic event a success:
Appreciation of life fits Merriam mold
MEEKER I Nyla and Dick Merriam have passed down a sincere appreciation of life, career longevity and set an example of a marriage that lasts the test of time — having been married since 1948.
Meeker moves to turn school over to county
MEEKER I The Meeker Town Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday night to proceed with an ordinance that would allow the town to turn the old Meeker Elementary School on Main Street in the downtown area over to the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners.
