It didn’t rain during the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Champion-ship Trials. In fact, there was nary a cloud in the sky during most of the event. The weather was perfect. But rain sure did dampen Rangely’s Septemberfest the previous weekend. In the past, it’s often been the other way around. At[Read More…]
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Supersized load will halt traffic
RBC — An oversized or “super load” will make its way through Rio Blanco County today and Friday, halting traffic in spots. The load, which weighs 580,000 pounds and is 236 feet long, is headed to the new Williams Energy gas plant in the Piceance Creek Basin.
Letters to the Editor: September 11, 2008
Dear Editor,
August precipitation still below average
MEEKER — August precipitation at the plant center measured only 1.61 inches and was below the longtime average of 1.82 inches.
Energy Expo is Sept. 17
RBC — One piece of advice representatives from Pinedale, Wyo., gave at the end of August during an idea exchange about working with the energy industry was to share information.
Septemberfest pet contest cancelled
RANGELY — For all of you who stepped out and weathered the rain, we were sorry to have had to cancel our contest.
Volunteers sought for SOS program
MEEKER — The Support Our Students (SOS) program offers support to children in many different areas and on an individual basis, whether academically, socially or personally.
TIC providing food at ‘Family Day’ Saturday
MEEKER — TIC, The Industrial Company, based in Steamboat, is having a “Family Day”
Range management workshop Sept. 17-18
RBC — Landowners and managers are invited to attend Range Management 101, Sept. 17-18, hosted by the Conservation District and NRCS.
Museum seeks stories for book
MEEKER — The White River Museum is encouraging people to write the stories about their family members who lived through the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s in Meeker for the next “This Is What I Remember” book. For those who are unsure where to begin, there is a CNCC class[Read More…]
First aid, CPR classes offered by church
MEEKER — Emmanuel Baptist Church of Meeker will be providing American Red Cross “Standard First Aid with CPR” (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes
Family country dance set for Lodore Hall
BROWNS PARK — On Saturday, Sept. 20, a free family country dance will be held at Lodore Hall in Browns Park. Doors open 5 p.m. and vistors will enjoy live dance music by the John Wayne Band beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be available as will a cake walk[Read More…]
