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Looking Back: Old-time ingenuity came in handy

MEEKER — One of the western character traits that typified area settlers was ingenuity. Not only did a settler have to be persistent and resilient to survive the hard times, he or she had to come up with unique solutions for obstacles that arose daily. Reading the family histories of[Read More…]

Letters to the Editor: July 10, 2008

Dear Editor, I am a current resident at the Love’s RV Park. Reading your article today on what Jeff Madison had to say about the housing crunch here in Meeker has just confirmed to me that the county commissioners’ office doesn’t really understand the full spectrum of what this decision[Read More…]

All eyes open wide as bombs burst in air

RBC — While giving instructions prior to the start of Friday’s Meeker fireworks show, Todd Morris, who is in charge of the event, reminded the volunteers to wear goggles, along with their fireman’s jackets and helmets and, of course, ear plugs. That should have been my first clue.

Information meeting set for July 26

RBC — Residents of Rio Blanco County are invited to attend an informational meeting at 1 p.m. July 26 in Craig during an open forum with Tom Remington, director of the Colorado Division of Wildlife, as well as other wildlife personnel.

Keystone Ranch is sold

Ranch auction set for July 19 RBC — The Keystone Ranch sold last month to the neighboring Buffalo Horn Ranch. David and Patty Johnson, along with their daughter Lori and husband John Fowle and their three children will be moving to the new ranch they have purchased in southern Kansas.