Providing increased public health services across the country in rural communities is draining the coffers of several governmental entities. There are new reports of the need to address the social problems that have cropped up in the aftermath of the pandemic. This new information includes data collected from area residents[Read More…]
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Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 34
White River Agency, Colorado. April 14, 1879 Sir: I apprehend that in my accounts of last fall, and perhaps of this spring, a discrepancy will be found, indicating an excess of some supplies issued considering the number of Indians reported. If such excess should appear, it will arise from issuing[Read More…]
History Lessons – The person who never was
Occasionally, I run across a person who simply disappears in records. This doesn’t make for a riveting newspaper article. It kind of falls into the category of a personal quest. I took it as a challenge to my research ego. If you are easily bored, skip to the last paragraph.[Read More…]
Guest Submission – An ode to friends
Today, I was on a mission to mail a birthday card to my friend, Clare, regardless of snowy roads and snow-covered vehicle. Why the urgency one may ask? Clare has been a friend for over 50 years, since we were freshmen in college. Over all that time, she always remembered[Read More…]
Preventative measures for cricket control underway
2023 was a record year for Mormon crickets in northwest Rio Blanco County. They spread across rangeland, farmland and even into housing developments and towns over six months. In some areas they just migrated through the area, however in others they impacted crops and gardens or caused damage to buildings.[Read More…]
Local ideas become 2024 legislation
The 2024 Legislative Session has begun! On Jan. 10, we started our 120-day session at the Colorado State Capitol. Alongside my colleagues from both sides of the aisle and as a member of the Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee and Education Committee, I anticipate an exciting session as I[Read More…]
CNCC Corner – Busy month for CNCC
The month of February will be a busy one at CNCC. We had a great start to the spring semester welcoming returning students and a double-digit increase in new students compared to a year ago! As we get into the heart of the semester, we have turned our attention to[Read More…]
Obituary – Joan (Joanie) Alice Emmett Dyer
Oct. 3, 1937 ~ Jan. 20, 2024 Joan (Joanie) Alice Emmett Dyer passed away peacefully on Jan. 20, 2024, at the age of 86 at Rangely District Hospital in Rangely, Colorado. Joan was born on Oct. 3, 1937, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to George Arthur and Grace Blakney Emmett. When[Read More…]
Obituary – James (Jim) Howell Boydstun
Sept. 9, 1948 ~ Jan. 27, 2024 James (Jim) Howell Boydstun passed away after a courageous two-year battle with cancer on Jan. 27, 2024, in Cañon City, Colorado. Born on Sept. 9, 1948, in Rifle, Colorado, to Gladys (Williams) and Lawerence Boydstun, Jim’s life was a testament to the education[Read More…]
Outfitters urge residents to oppose ag appointees
The Colorado Senate Ag committee is expected to perform confirmation hearings this month for two of three new Parks and Wildlife Commissioners Governor Polis appointed in July of 2023. The Northwest Colorado Outfitters’ Association is asking residents to contact members of the ag committee opposing two of the three appointees[Read More…]
Meeker trustees approve donation for baseball/softball teams
If you pay very close attention to your monthly cell phone bill, you may notice an 8¢ increase on the 911 surcharge beginning in February. The increase will generate about $80 in additional revenue this year for the Eastern Rio Blanco County 911 board. Dispatch Supervisor Rhawnie McGruder spoke to[Read More…]
Cowboy wrestlers host duals, head to regionals
For 10 seniors and two coaches, Saturday was the last time they’d compete in the Meeker gym as part of the Meeker High School wrestling program. In the final regular season matches where the Cowboys hosted the 2024 Meeker Duals and for a third straight year (COVID didn’t allow for[Read More…]
