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Longing for more daylight? This is your weekend. Don’t forget to “spring forward” your clocks one hour on Saturday night as we return to Daylight Savings Time.

Tipton holding town hall meeting Saturday

RBC | Rep. Scott Tipton (CO-03) will answer questions from constituents and provide an update on his work in Washington during a town hall meeting in Meeker, Saturday, March 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Kilowatt Korner and at Town Hall in Rangely from 6-7 p.m.

School repairs on schedule

MEEKER I The Meeker Board of Education received a positive update on the repairs on the new elementary school, heard positive comments on their winter sports coaches from parents and accepted a $50,000 settlement agreement from Terracon Geotechnical Services at its meeting Tuesday last.

Appreciation dinner…

The Meeker 4-H Council hosted their annual grandparents/ senior appreciation dinner Sunday, Feb. 12 at the exhibit hall. Thank you to all the seniors and 4-H’rs who made this dinner possible. Special thanks to Marci Nieslen for her amazing work with the decorations and planning.

Home of: Stan and Patty Wyatt

MEEKER | Stan and Patty Wyatt of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. Stan has lived here for 17 years and Patty has been here 11 years. The Wyatts will celebrate 12 years of marriage June 3.

Energy operators meet with county officials

RBC I Rio Blanco County commissioners and road and bridge personnel met last week with several energy operators working in the county and members of the Western Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association (WSCOGA) to discuss alternatives to the county’s impact fees.