MEEKER | The Meeker Housing Authority is seeking letters of interest from individuals desiring to serve. The positions will be filled by an appointment made by the Meeker Board of Trustees at its regular board meeting on May 7. The letters of interest must be received at Town Hall, 345[Read More…]
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Display of hope…
This display, laid out on the grass at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse in Meeker, points out that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and that we all need to be watchful of the children we observe. Child abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional and mental. Abuse and neglect,[Read More…]
Panthers drop two in Hotchkiss, prep for Meeker
RANGELY I After losing both games of a doubleheader to the Bulldogs in Hotchkiss last Saturday, the Rangely Panthers baseball team has an overall record of 2-9 and the players will put their 1-5 league record on the line Saturday in Meeker.
Youth wrestlers place at tourney
MEEKER I The Meeker Pee Wee wrestlers had an outstanding weekend at the Moffat County Youth Wrestling Tournament in Craig. Twenty-six little grapplers took to the mat with their black and gold singlets, competing in several round-robin brackets.
Wedding bells…
Andrea Henson and Clark “CJ” Koenig were united in marriage on March 31 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Home of: Wilbur and Lois Richardson
MEEKER | Wilbur and Lois Richardson have seen the Meeker area change quite a bit over the years, but Lois said she can’t imagine ever living anywhere else.
Warrant leads to arrest
MEEKER I A search warrant served on a residence in Meeker resulted in the arrest of a 35-year-old local man on two drug charges.
SET meeting works for economy
RBC I More than 40 officials from three counties and three cities gathered in Meeker on April 3, focused on working together to benefit the area with economic development.
New Eden hosts month-long diaper drive
RBC I For many families in Rio Blanco County, paying monthly bills is complicated by another expense: diapers. With the cost of keeping one child in clean, dry diapers ranging upward of $100 per month, the expense is a hardship for one in three American families, according to many “diaper[Read More…]
Dual Panthers win events
RANGELY I For the second week in a row, Rangely senior Holly Lepro won the discus competition. The most recent win was in the Palisade meet, held at Stocker Stadium in Grand Junction against teams from larger schools.
Planning commission member needed
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker is seeking letters of interest from qualified individuals for two positions on the Meeker Planning Commission.
Centenarian honored…
The quarterly meeting of the Rio Blanco Historical Society began by singing “Happy Birthday” to Evelyn Metzger on Sunday. Metzger recently turned 100 years of age, and she shared some timeless and priceless stories in line with the day’s pioneer woman theme.
