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Blue Star Mothers are seeking members

MEEKER I The Blue Star Mothers of America is a nationwide service organization for moms with children serving in the military, including those in active duty, reserves, National Guard and those who are now veterans.

Donate coats to Love, Inc. by Friday

RANGELY I The last day to donate coats for the Love Inc. annual coat drive in Rangely is Friday. Coats can be dropped off at the extension office at the Rio Blanco County Annex, the Rangely District Hospital cafeteria and First Baptist Church.

MHS students asked to wear gold Friday

MEEKER I Students are encouraged to show their school spirit by wearing gold and attending the volleyball and football games Friday against county rival Rangely, said Aubrey Walsh of the Meeker High School Student Council.

State supreme court to decide county’s use tax case

An ongoing dispute with ExxonMobil over the county’s application of its use tax, could be settled soon as the state’s highest court will hear oral arguments in the case Tuesday. Rio Blanco County will be represented by attorney Malcolm Murray of Denver, who has been handling the case for the[Read More…]

Meeker Locals

It might be the busiest time of the year around here. The first rifle season starts this weekend, and already hunters from around the nation are swarming into the mountains around Meeker to claim their spot and start scouting their prey. We hope, the weather will cooperate this year, and[Read More…]

Obituary: Clarence W. Davis

Clarence William Davis was born Feb. 9, 1932, to Johnny Ceicle and Reba Faye (Green) Davis in Meeker. Clarence spent his childhood in Meeker and attended school there through the 12th grade.