Dear Editor, First of all, I’d like to begin by saying congratulations to the Meeker boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for an outstanding showing at the 2A state tournament recently held in Pueblo. As a former Meeker girls’ coach (1991-1994), it was awesome to see some familiar faces and watch[Read More…]
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MEEKER — The Meeker 4-H pig club has had three meetings. We found out that in order to complete we have to make it to half of the meetings, which is four meetings.
Trustees go forward with changes in code
MEEKER — It just goes to show, one person still has the power to affect change in a community. Harry Watt, co-owner of the Blue Spruce Inn, stepped up to the planning commission and spoke up about his desire to see a change made to the town’s sign code. Part[Read More…]
Second Street workshop generates ideas
MEEKER — The town’s engineer, Chris Hale, participated in a telephone interview during the March 17 scheduled workshop for the Second Street right-of-way project. Trustees and staff had been waiting on Hale’s design suggestions before considering whether or not to proceed with a plan to extend Second Street from Garfield[Read More…]
Survey will grade transportation for disabled people
RBC — In conjunction with a grant received from the Federal Transit Administration, Meeting the Challenge, Inc. is conducting a national survey designed to collect information from people with disabilities regarding their experiences with public transportation.
Death notice: Larry D. Hayes
Fair board meets March 30 in Rangely
RANGELY — The Rio Blanco County Fair Board will meet in the Western Annex in Rangely Monday, March 30 at 6 p.m.
BOCES board meeting set for March 31
RANGELY — Rio Blanco BOCES will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, March 31 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Rangely School District Board Room, 550 River Road to discuss the preliminary budget for 2009-2010.
ERBM Spring Social will be help April 9
MEEKER — Attending the free Spring Social sponsored by the ERBM Rec & Park District has become a tradition for many of Meeker’s older adults.
Bloodmobile to be at Rangely High April 2
RANGELY — St. Mary’s Bloodmobile will be at Rangely High School from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, April 2. Photo ID is required to participate. Those who donate blood can earn free JUCO tickets.
Pair of Meeker men arrested at gunpoint
RBC — Two men were arrested at gunpoint early last Saturday morning for shooting road signs and telephone boxes on County Road 7.
Mountain of debt threatens future of Colorado West
RBC — Colorado West Regional Mental Health is in the business of helping people deal with their problems. But the organization has problems of its own.
