Dear Editor: In response to Shawn Welder’s impassioned letter asking for support of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District, some general background for the letter concerning the water rights position issue the district finds itself in and the feasibility study that the district has received grant money for, is needed.
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Cowboys compete in two meets
The Cowboy track team continues to improve, qualifying more members for the state meet and several marking personal records in their events.
Letter to the Editor: Sportsmen say thank you to participants
Dear Editor: Thanks to all who helped the Meeker Sportsman’s Club put on another great 3D Archery Tournament and the purchase of brand new targets.
ERBM looking for board member
The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District has an opening on the board of directors due to a recent resignation.
National Alliance on mental illness meets
If you are someone who is dealing with a mental illness or you are a family member of an adult with mental illness then this group is for you.
Turner Memorial features RBC wrestlers
The Rangely Panther wrestling team was in Meeker this past weekend. Twenty-five Panther wrestlers competed in the Casey Turner Memorial tournament and 18 placed in the top four. The team has shown signs of improvement each week.
Coal Ridge and Glenwood Invites
The RHS track team had its first overnight trip last weekend as they competed in both the Coal Ridge and Glenwood Springs Invitational meets.
Letter to the Editor: Assessor information
To all Rio Blanco County taxpayers: As directed by state law, the county assessor is responsible for valuing all property in the county. This year is a reappraisal year for all counties in Colorado; and, all properties have been revalued using sales for an 18-month period ending June 30, 2010.
Small game licenses on sale
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is reminding hunters who want to take advantage of warming weather that 2011 small game licenses are now on sale. While seasons for the 40 species of small game hunted in Colorado run throughout the year, small game licenses, like fishing licenses, are good from[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Welcome home
Dear Editor: We just want to say thank you to everyone in Meeker for their kindness and concern after Ran’s death.
Coloradans urged to protect against hantavirus
As spring cleaning nears, state health officials are warning Coloradans to avoid exposure to hantavirus when opening up cabins, buildings, sheds and barns.
CNCC hosts science and engineering fair April 8
The 10th annual Colorado Northwestern Community College Science and Engineering Fair was held on April 20. One hundred twenty students from neighboring schools attended this year’s fair. Students competed in different age brackets and the following categories: life science, physical science and engineering.


