RBC I The Bureau of Land Management (Northwest Colorado District), the White River National Forest and the National Park Service-Colorado National Monument will institute Stage II fire restrictions on Friday, June 22.
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Collins’: partners in host of areas
MEEKER I Dual commitments to ranching and public service are a way of life for Meeker’s Joe Collins.
Letters to the Editor: June 21, 2012
Thanks, Chevron Dear Editor: It is a real blessing that communities like Rangely have such wonderful corporate sponsors such as Chevron. On behalf of the volunteer firemen and trustees and the citizens of the western half of Rio Blanco County, we would like to sincerely thank Chevron for their generous[Read More…]
News Briefs: June 21, 2012
Development 101, stakeholder meeting MEEKER | A representative from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade will be in Meeker on Monday, June 25 at Kilowatt Korner (233 Sixth St.) to assist the community in furthering our economic development planning.
Candidate forum tonight
Candidates for the Board of County Commissioners held a forum in Meeker Wednesday and will be at Rangely Town Hall tonight at 6:30 p.m. to answer questions from voters. Mail-in ballots for the Republican primary election are due back Tuesday, June 26.
Chevron donates $100,000 for new fire trucks
RANGELY I A formal ceremony last Thursday marked a $100,000 donation by the Chevron Corporation toward the purchase of two new Rangely Rural Fire Protection District (RRFPD) fire trucks.
Classifieds: June 21, 2012
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Fishing is Fun
Many parents brought their kids to Circle Park in Meeker for Youth Fishing Day, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Park District, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the local Lions Club, White River Electric Association and Wyatt’s Sports Center. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers instructed kids and gave them equipment to[Read More…]
Obituary: Harold Lee Schofield
Filled with the love, grace and peace of Jesus, Harold Lee Schofield went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 25. His body losing the battle with Parkinson’s disease, but his spirit gaining eternal life through the God he served faithfully.
LeBlanc holds clinic in Meeker
MEEKER I Four-time All-American Joe LeBlanc held a wrestling clinic in Meeker on his birthday Thursday before Meeker High School wrestlers participated in the Paonia team camp last weekend.
Proposed land swap discussed
MEEKER I A proposed land swap between Colorado Parks and Wildlife and XTO Energy will be the topic of a public presentation hosted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Meeker on Tuesday, June 19, from 7-8 p.m. in the Meeker Service Center at 73485 Hwy. 64.
