Former Meeker resident and wrestler Cody Pfau (wearing the red shirt) won the cadet women’s free style national title last weekend in Fargo, N.D.
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Brown strikes gold in California
MEEKER | Jordan Brown, who will be a junior this year at Meeker High School, qualified for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference at the Colorado state leadership conference this past April, with teammates Elissa McLaughlin and Sage Chapin.
Don’t ignore “baby” teeth, they still need care
RBC I Do you have a child under the age of three? If so, have they seen a healthcare provider yearly since their first tooth erupted? Recent research has shown that “baby teeth” are as important as adult teeth.
Letter to the Editor: More questions for Yellow Jacket board
Dear Editor: First and foremost, we must correct ourselves for incorrectly stating the number of directors not present or continuing to serve on the board after their appointments had expired. It was not four directors but five directors either not present or continuing to serve after their appointments had expired.
A Fair tribute …
Fair books for the 2011 Rio Blanco County Fair are out and fair board members Forrest Nelson, Danny Lapp, Adair Norman, Ed Coryell and Cindy Garner, (Mary Washburn) and Karen Arnold dedicated it to Mary Washburn and presented her with the first copy, which includes a tribute to her inside.
Bike and Build rides and rests
MEEKER I The riders started arriving in Meeker early afternoon last Friday and by 6 p.m., all 32 Bike and Build riders were in Elbert Hall, ready for a dinner prepared for them by the local Methodist and Catholic churches.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Cowboy up!
“Hey Bobby, I have a complaint,” my friend said as I walked into his business the other day.“And what’s that?” I asked. I appreciate constructive criticism, especially from those I consider mentors, like my complaining friend.
Obituary: Mary Parsons Kelley, April 16, 1914~Jun 22, 2011
Mary P. Kelley of Wheat Ridge – most loving mother, aunt and great-aunt – passed away June 22, 2011, in her home of 61 years. Her daughter Kathy of Denver, and son Reed (Kathleen) of Meeker, were at her side.
Meeker Locals
The concert downtown drew quite a crowd from every age group Friday night. Watch for the next free summer concert in this year’s series soon! With the economy what it is, and folks struggling to make ends meet across the country, does the NFL players’ strike seem a little absurd?[Read More…]
Watch for elk on Highway 13
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers are warning motorists on State Highway 13 south of Meeker to be especially watchful for large numbers of elk congregating on a five- or six-mile stretch of road around mile marker 26.
ERBM community day July 23
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District invites everyone to come out and celebrate Community Appreciation Day this Saturday, July 23, from 10 a.m. until dusk.
A living snapshot of pioneer life
RBC I Growing up in a place called Hell’s Canyon leads to toughness and perseverance. The original Mantle Ranch is in a beautiful but rugged area.
