Dear Editor, In response to Ms. Hale’s letter of last week, non-permitted projects are still subject to use tax.
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Weed-free hay keeps federal wildlife habitat healthy
During the hunting seasons and other times of the year the BLM/Forest Service office in Meeker routinely answers questions about the requirement to use certified weed-free hay on public lands in Colorado. It’s a simple thing that can make a big difference in the quality of big game habitat.
Christmas tree permits available for area forest
RBC — Christmas tree cutting permits will soon be available from all offices of the White River National Forest. Christmas tree cutting is allowed in most areas on the White River National Forest with the following exceptions: wilderness areas, commercial timber sales, recreation and ski area, administrative areas, Glenwood Canyon[Read More…]
Breakfast with Santa is Dec. 6 in Meeker
MEEKER — No doubt about it, the season is officially underway after you eat breakfast with Santa. The whole family can do just that on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Rio Blanco County fairgrounds extension building during the free ERBM Rec. and Park District-sponsored event “Breakfast with Santa.”
Radino seniors plan Christmas party
RANGELY — On Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m. the Radino Senior Center will be
John and Cheri Perry get ‘home of’ honors
RANGELY — John and Cheri Perry of Rangely are this week’s “home of” honorees. The Perrys have lived in Rangely 10 years. They were married “7-7-07”.
Rec. district Holiday Social is Dec. 5
MEEKER — The sixth annual free Holiday Social sponsored by the ERBM Rec. and Park District is Friday, Dec. 5. This event is for older adults 50 and older who enjoy visiting with friends, eating great food, being entertained by charming children and receiving gifts given in love.
CNCC Chorale Fall Concert set for Dec. 4
RANGELY — The CNCC Chorale Fall Concert will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rangely High School auditorium.
Gerloff appointed to trustee position
MEEKER — Meeker’s board of trustees appointed Rodney Gerloff to fill the trustee position vacated by Chris Ham at the Nov. 18 meeting.
Energy companies are taking conservative approach to ’09
Companies’ plans tied to U.S. economy RBC — With the slowdown in the economy and the uncertainty of the markets, energy companies operating in Rio Blanco County are approaching the new year accordingly. “We can’t speculate about 2009, because we don’t know what the economy will do,” said Jim Lowry[Read More…]
Scared enough to care
Tattooed motivational speaker will be at Rangely High School next week for return visit with students He has tattoos covering more than 85 percent of his body. His hair is blue, or red, or white, depending on the day. He has body piercings. And he goes by the name The Scary Guy.
Saucedo family grateful for Meeker’s support
Former Deni Back thankful for friends, family back home Deni Saucedo (formerly Back) is a long way from northwest Colorado. But, in some ways, she feels closer than ever to her hometown of Meeker.
