MEEKER | Jennifer Caulfield of Meeker is this week’s “home of” honoree. Jennifer moved to Meeker with her parents John and Kitty Caulfield in 1992.
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Rec. district provides new activities
RANGELY I The schedule for the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (WRBM) includes new offerings and community favorites this winter.
2012 Year in Review – Part 6
• Rio Blanco County became a stopping point last week for the Road to Discovery ride and the Sea to Shining Sea tour, two cross-country cycling events. While the causes were different and the participants were headed for opposite coasts, both rides symbolized hope — whether for a cure, a[Read More…]
Nominations for chamber awards open
MEEKER | It is time to recognize Meeker’s outstanding businesses and citizens! Complete a nomination form today for the business you think is most deserving of the title of small business, large business, non-profit organization, energy industry partner or outstanding citizen of the year. Visit www.meekerchamber.com to download nomination forms,[Read More…]
Small businesses: Majority would let high income tax cuts expire
RBC I The politically charged debate over high-income tax cuts is reaching a fever pitch, and the question being asked in Colorado and across the nation is whether small businesses’ hiring ability will suffer if these cuts expire at the end of the year. Recently released scientific opinion polling shows[Read More…]
Christmas spirit…
With the help of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire crew, Joe Beck, a petroleum engineering technician for the BLM, built a Christmas tree out of his antler sheds and those found by the fire crew. Beck said the antler tree would stay up until after the first of[Read More…]
2012 Year in Review – Part 5
• Rio Blanco County was well represented in dashes, distances, jumps, throws and puts in Denver’s Jefferson County Stadium last weekend for the 2012 Colorado State Track and Field Championships. Many returned with medals, including two golds for Meeker senior Kathryn Doll, who also anchored and medaled in relays. Rangely[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Hay ride thanks
Dear Editor: The Meeker Preschool would like to say thank you to Kim and Justin Pretti and Ben and Jamie Rogers for providing and driving the truck and trailers for our hay ride.
RHS Panthers wrestle in Utah
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers wrestling team ended the 2012 portion of the wrestling season with two dual meets in Utah before Christmas break and will cross the state line again when they return in 2013 to wrestle in the Tournament of Champions in Vernal, Utah, starting Jan. 11, 2013.
2012 Year in Review – Part 4
• A suspect placed in custody at the Rio Blanco County Jail was charged with robbing Mountain Valley Bank at Fourth and Main Streets in Meeker, according to the Meeker Police Department. The suspect was seen leaving the bank on foot. Meeker police officers, Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Department officers[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Keep it up!
Dear Editor: We just returned from another wonderful Meeker School District Christmas (yes I did say Christmas not holiday) Concert performed by the Barone Middle School band.
Please remove vehicles from streets
MEEKER | To help with the town’s snow removal efforts, please remove everything from the street, such as trailers parked along the curb or in cul-de-sacs, vehicles that are not used all of the time and basketball hoops. Basketball hoops must be stored far enough from the curb to allow[Read More…]
