RBC I The Rio Blanco County Jail is still a busy place, but the number of persons incarcerated at the facility has seen a steady decrease since 2009, which was, by far, the highest incarceration year in the last six.
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Showdown not slowed down by rain
— CNCC Spartan bull riders earn top honors at inaugural event — RANGELY I Rainy spring weather didn’t keep Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) bull riders from earning top honors at the inaugural Spartan Showdown Rodeo over the weekend.
Cowboys drop DH to Paonia Eagles
MEEKER I This past weekend the Meeker Cowboys’ baseball team took to the road for the last away games of the regular season – taking on the Paonia Eagles in a doubleheader.
Funeral Notice: Faye Ann Henderson
Funeral Services for Faye Ann Henderson will be held at the Meeker Methodist Church, 809 Park Ave. in Meeker Saturday, April 13, 2013. Services are tentatively scheduled for 2 pm.
From My Window… Report addresses Meeker schools; CNCC has busy week
From my window I saw a very involved, well-thought-out, thorough report called, “A Vision for Strategic Planning” that was “respectfully submitted to the Strategic Planning Project and the Administration and Board of Directors of Meeker School District Re-1” by Robert D. Amick.
Meeker fifth graders bring history to life
MEEKER | The fifth grade class at Meeker Elementary School would like to invite the Meeker community to “A Night at the MES Museum” today, and to help them raise funds for the charity of their choice.
Rio Blanco County crime holds steady
RBC I The incidence of crime in Rio Blanco County during 2012 remained in line with figures from 2011, with some figures showing slight increases and other types of incidents showing slight decreases.
Program highlighted area pioneers
MEEKER I The Rio Blanco Historical Society’s “Pioneer Women of Rio Blanco County” program drew more than 70 persons Sunday to enjoy the telling of tales dating back at least decades in county history.
Classifieds: April 11, 2013
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MACC plans performing arts youth seminar
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) and the ERBM Recreation and Parks District, in cooperation with Meeker High School, will offer free enrichment seminars by the Colorado Mesa University theater arts department faculty.
Obituary: Dallas D. Hunt
Dallas D. Hunt, 74, of Grand Junction, Colo., also a former resident of Meeker, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 25, 2013. He was a heavy-equipment operator most of his life.
Kickin’ back…
Rangely sophomore goalie Simone Heinle goes up for a save against Moffat County on Friday at Yeager Field.
