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…]
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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…]
Days Gone By: May 2, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The baseball boys had their first practice game last Sunday and will soon be ready to meet the nine from Goff’s Crossing, the Rifle Sluggers, or the New Castle Terrors. This section was visited by a good downpour of rain Thursday night, which was[Read More…]
Guest Column: A climate lament
RBC | Here is an update on the state of the global climate. Over the past 25 years I have reported evidence that earth’s climate is changing and that the consequences are alarming. I have no reassurance to offer here. Consider this a reflection on human psychology and its failures. [Read More…]
Meeker Mustang Makeover pick-up day and kids camp
Selle named ‘educator of distinction’ by NSHSS
MEEKER | Michelle Selle, an educator at Meeker High School in Meeker, Colorado, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). A role model to pupils, Selle was nominated by a student for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence[Read More…]
Panther track pulls back-to-back meets
RANGELY | As the school year starts winding down, the track and field season begins to heat up with more competition, faster times, bigger jumps and further throws. In preparation for the upcoming championship meets, the Rangely Panthers track and field team doubled up on track meets this past weekend,[Read More…]
Two wins for RHS baseball
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers baseball team enjoyed a successful outing last week, capturing two solid wins against Grand Valley on April 23. Dominating the scoreboard, the Panthers won 17-1 and 18-5 in a doubleheader. Their batting was particularly impressive in the first game, hitting an average of .520. Standout[Read More…]
MHS track team heads to league meet
MEEKER | The Cowboys are coming off of a successful weekend at the Clint Wells invite despite the weather. “The weather wasn’t great for our pole vault Thursday at West Grand or meet Friday in Moffat County but that didn’t stop kids from setting personal records and putting forth an[Read More…]
