The quest for the wild Wyoming Dunbar family continues. From Historic Wyoming newspapers, I gleaned two important clues: Charley Dunbar’s brother’s name, Benjamin Dunbar, and a time frame. This clue suggests that Benjamin might appear in the 1880 Nebraska Federal census instead of Wyoming. The newspaper had reported that he[Read More…]
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Letter to the Editor
Thanks for support of FCA after-prom event Dear Editor, The Meeker High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes sponsored the Meeker High School after prom on Saturday, April 27, the first after-prom hosted at Meeker High School in several years. There was a fantastic turnout with over 100 students attending this year![Read More…]
Loose Ends: Looking forward
Prospective graduates are busy this month receiving advice about moving forward into their future. Teachers, family, and friends have been doling out tips and suggestions this year to ensure each student is ready to go out into the “real world.” Much of the year is spent worrying about what the[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: ‘Do your best and forget the rest.’
It’s graduation season for students across the country, and honors go to those who have performed well according to the most common measure in academia: grades. I just wrapped up a year of college classes myself. After 33 years, I found myself thrown right back into the pressure and panic[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 9, 2024
Meeker Library book club May 13 MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library book club is reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. We will meet to discuss the book at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, May 13, at 1 p.m. Extra copies are available for check out at the[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: April 27-May 4
ARRESTS 05/03/2024 @ pm. Female party arrested on a felony warrant for assault obtained by Meeker Police Department and arrest by both Meeker PD and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. CALL SUMMARIES 04/28/2024 @10:30 pm. Rangely PD had a vehicle stopped on Highway 64 after a traffic complaint, Rio Blanco[Read More…]
AGNC seeking survey input about energy
RBC | The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) is committed to fostering economic development that truly reflects the needs and desires of the NW Colorado region. Launching May 1, 2024, is a comprehensive survey managed through the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative (NCEI) to identify and target key growth opportunities[Read More…]
County names new administrator
RBC | After many years without a county administrator, Rio Blanco County Commissioners brought in Larry Jones last year as an interim administrator. Jones, from Florida, has experience both as a commissioner and as an administrator, and worked with the board and staff for the last six months to determine[Read More…]
Woolly walk…
The shot heard ‘round…town
Dance Recital
River District grants $550K more for reservoir project
Wolf Creek Reservoir will need Army Corps permit RBC | A reservoir project in northwest Colorado has secured more funding from the Colorado River Water Conservation District, this time with the money earmarked for permitting required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. At its April meeting, the River District[Read More…]
