Members of the local V.F.W. Post 5843 showed their respect by honoring fallen members of the military with a prayer, 21-gun salute, Tom Allen playing “Taps”
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HOME OF: Evaline Thornburg
Former Meeker resident Evaline Thornburg is this week’s “home of” honoree. Evaline celebrates her milestone 90th birthday today.
Rangely clean-up day Friday
The Town of Rangely Public Works Department will pick up debris and rubbish by appointment only and only for those 65 years of age and/or those who are disabled.
RBC’s Got Talent
The Rio Blanco County Fair is hosting the first annual Rio Blanco County’s Got Talent Show on Friday, Aug, 3 after the 4-H/FFA Steer show.
Fifth and final Bob Tucker
The fifth and final Bob Tucker Memorial Golf tournament was played last Saturday at the Meeker Golf Course and four of the past scholarship winners returned to Meeker, organized teams and played in the final tournament to raise funds to sustain a scholarship.
Letter to the Editor: Veterans fund
On behalf of VFW posts 5261 and 5843: Our thanks and appreciation to the Meeker Masonic Lodge, Ma Famiglia and the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary for their sponsorship and assistance in last weeks Potato Bake.
Rangely Parkview principal resigns
The Rangely school board accepted the resignation of Linda “Bennie” Bennett, principal of Parkview Elementary, at its May 15 board meeting. Bennett will pursue other opportunities.
Local student earns degrees from UNC
Katelyn Collins of Meeker received degrees as a specialist in education and school psychology from the University of Northern Colorado during spring 2012 graduation ceremonies May 4-5.
RBC 4-H livestock teams wins contest
This past weekend the RBC judging team competed in a double header and won them both. The junior team of Madi Shults, Macy Collins, Kenzie Turner and Marryn Shults judged the classes at the fourth annual Tri River Area Judging contest at the Montrose County Fairgrounds Friday. They won the[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Community pride
I am writing today about a few issues that have bothered me for years but have just recently found myself overwhelmed by.
Marki T. Cook Graduated
Marki T. Cook Marki T. Cook was graduated May 6, 2012, with a 3.7 GPA from Colorado State University in Pueblo with a degree in business management with an emphasis in marketing. As a new grad, Cook has been hired by Fox News in Colorado Springs as one of their[Read More…]
