MEEKER — Finding qualified candidates to fill 4-1/2 teacher vacancies as well as the middle school principal’s position for the 2008-2009 school year is only a portion of the challenge facing Meeker School District.
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Meeker Locals: May 15, 2008
MEEKER — Armed Forces Day is Saturday, May 17.
Letters to the Editor: May 15, 2008
Dear Editor, As spring and summer approach, we are seeing more and more activity on the Meeker Elementary School playground outside of school hours. Our playground is a great location for people to meet and enjoy each others’ company and the outdoor activities that we love so much. We want[Read More…]
Resource survey confirms support of diversity
RBC — At the county commissioners’ meeting May 12 the results from the 2007 Survey of Critical Biological Resources confirm that Rio Blanco County is truly unique with an amazing richness of rare fauna and flora well worth preserving for future generations.
Williams signs $285M deal to add natural gas reserves facilities in Piceance Basin
RBC — Williams announced last week that it has agreed to purchase SandRidge Energy’s, and other parties’ interests in the Piceance Basin, for approximately $285 million cash. The parties expect the transaction to close in the second quarter.
Looking Back: One pioneer remembrance in granite
MEEKER — There are sights throughout every community that most people take for granted but when newcomers ask about its origin, not many people seem to know the real story. The courthouse rock is one of those objects. It was placed there more than 59 years ago on July 7,[Read More…]
Introducing imaging-guided injection treatment at RDH
RANGELY — Localized spinal and joint pain are common conditions that debilitate millions of Americans annually. Most cases are successfully treated by conservative means: rest, medication, physical therapy or chiropractic manipulation. In some advanced cases, more aggressive treatments such as surgery or injection treatments are called for.
Funeral Notice: William E. Janes
Graveside services for William E. Janes will be
Engagement: Tate~Watson
MEEKER — Mike and Vicky Tate would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda, to Capt. William Watson.
“Home of” 411: May 15, 2008
RANGELY — Jim and Heidi Kendall of Rangely are this week’s “home of” honorees. Jim has lived in Rangely four years. Heidi has been here 26 years. The Kendalls will celebrate their second anniversary Aug. 12.
News Briefs: May 15, 2008
Bear Dance to be held May 16-19 FT. DUCHESNE — The Bear Dance will be held at Ft. Duchesne May 16-19. Everyone is welcome! You can read about Bear Dance at www.smokingriverpowwow.com. Click on the May update link. Rangely fishing derby set for June 7 RANGELY — The Rio Blanco[Read More…]
CDOT budget limited to maintenance only on Hwy. 13
RBC — “You’ll probably not like the news we have to deliver here by the time the day is over,” Weldon Allen, regional director for the Colorado Department of Transportation, began his annual update to the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners May 12. “We’re going to experience a lot[Read More…]
