RBC — In honor of Colorado Law Enforcement Day, Friday May 2, Gov. Bill Ritter ordered all U.S. and Colorado flags to be lowered to half-staff.
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Range Call events celebrated July 3-6
MEEKER — The annual Range Call event has a full slate of activities July 3-8, including a concert by the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The Fourth of July starts with the Run for your Life 5K walk/run race at 6:30 a.m., and the annual pancake breakfast runs from 7-9[Read More…]
Meeker Locals: May 8, 2008
MEEKER — You still have a day or so to remember mom! Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11 this year. Don’t forget to let the moms in your life — biological, adopted, spiritual, in-law, and so forth — know you appreciate them!
Letters to the Editor: May 8, 2008
Youth win ‘gold’ present program
MEEKER — Jessica Mullins and Logan Sanderson represented Meeker High School at the state FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) competition held in Vail April 20-22.
Loose Ends: Leaving room for hope
MEEKER — “The sooner, the better,” the deep voice squawked through the airwaves as I made my early morning trudge to the recreation center. I couldn’t imagine why I heard these words of wisdom on the day I was mulling over all of the things I didn’t want to do;[Read More…]
April precipitation falls below average
MEEKER — Precipitation at the plant center in April was below average and measured 1.29 inches, which includes 15.5 inches of snow.
Eighth-grade honor band performs in Craig May 2
MEEKER — The Northwest Colorado District 8 eighth-grade honor band concert was held at Craig Middle School May 2. The musicians arrived in Craig Thursday after school and practiced for auditions held Thursday evening. After being given their chair assignments, they practiced for a full nine hours Friday to prepare[Read More…]
Home Of: May 8, 2008
“Home of” 411 MEEKER — Bill and Michelle Smith of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. They have lived in Meeker 11 years. The Smiths have been married 16 years. Bill is the facilities and maintenance person for the Meeker Recreation Center. Michelle is an administrative assistant for Barnard[Read More…]
News Briefs: May 8, 2008
Trend of increased service calls continues in March 2008
RBC — The trend of increased calls for service continued in March 2008, for the Meeker Police Department and the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office with an increase of 13.04 percent year to date.
Rangely community asked to stamp out hunger May 10
RANGELY — The Rangely Post Office asks postal customers “to help the hungry” and donate to the annual letter carriers’ food drive Saturday, May 10. All the food collected goes to community food banks which provide meals for the needy throughout the year.
