Meeker’s $24M initiative would build new elementary, fund improvements MEEKER — Standing outside Meeker Elementary School on a bright blue-sky day, Jason Hightower looked up admiringly at the nearly 70-year-old building.
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School issues will highlight local ballots – Rangely
Rangely initiative would provide $15M for improvements to all three schools RANGELY — Like anything, a school building has a life expectancy. “They will tell you, a school will last 40 to 50 years,” said Dwayne Newman, superintendent of the Rangely School District. “We’re halfway there.”
Cowgirls win pair on the road
MEEKER — The Cowgirls traveled to West Grand and Hayden this past weekend, and the team played two of the smartest games of its season.
Winners listed in White River Trailer Roping contest
MEEKER — More than 1,200 teams competed in the fifth annual White River Trailer Roping event, sponsored by the Last Chance Team Roping on Aug. 23 and 24.
Looking Back: Golden Rule days, Pt. 2
Stories from the one room schoolhouses still abound in this area, and so the “when I was a youngster” tales passed down from grandparents are dramatic and vivid.
Incident reports to RBC Communications Center decrease in July
RBC — In a report released by the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, the total number of incidents received through the communications center decreased from 1,265 incidents in July 2007 to 1,155 incidents in July 2008.
Police Blotter: October 2, 2008
Activity for Sept. 19-25
Dr. Brenda Hinton joins RDH medical staff
RANGELY — Alaska’s loss is Rangely’s gain with the addition of Dr. Brenda Hinton as a full-time Rangely District Hospital staff physician.
Meeker Rec Center news: October 2, 2008
MEEKER – The Aqua Volleyball League for ages 16 and older will be on Wednesdays, Oct. 1-Nov. 5, from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $50 per 4-8 person team. A $10 late fee will be assessed for registrations made after Oct. 1.
Hagenbuch holding public session
RANGELY — A meet-the-candidate session with Todd Hagenbuch, a Democrat from Phippsburg, who is running for the Colorado State House District 57 seat, will be held from noon to 2 p.m., today, at the Bronco grill in the Weiss Center on the Colorado Northwestern Community College campus in Rangely.
ERBM to close Fay Action Park
MEEKER — The ERBM Recreation and Park District has decided to temporarily close the Fay Action Park.
Mustangs defeated by Silt, Rifle
MEEKER — The young Mustangs took on the Silt Panthers at home Sunday afternoon. Meeker lost possession of the ball on the first play of the game, but its extreme defense held Silt for the first quarter.