MEEKER — It isn’t until someone is gone that we are often able to put into words what it was that made them so unique, so admirable.
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DI team to compete at state tournament
MEEKER — Meeker’s Destination Imagination teams competed at the Western Slope Regional Tournament March 8 at Coal Ridge High School.
Rangely Chamber board charts new proactive course
RANGELY — Due in large part to the impacts of growth in our area, the Rangely Chamber of Commerce board is going to become more active with other government entities to increase its voice in policies being crafted that affect our economy and lifestyles.
Morton qualifies for national competition
RANGELY — A Rangely High School student has qualified for a Colorado team that will represent the state at the 33rd national mathematics competition at Las Vegas on May 30-31.
Judge denies request in Haditha case
RANGELY (AP) — A judge has ruled that attorneys for a Marine lieutenant colonel cannot interview Democratic Congressman John Murtha over comments he made about an attack that left 24 Iraqis dead in Haditha.
News Briefs: March 13, 2008
Senator Salazar in Meeker March 18 MEEKER — U.S. Senator Ken Salazar will be in Meeker Tuesday, March 18 from 2-3 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner to discuss energy issues in Northwest Colorado. The public is invited to attend. SHARE menus available at chamber MEEKER — SHARE Colorado, a nonprofit organization,[Read More…]
Seely promoted to colonel in Washington, D.C. ceremony
MEEKER — On Feb. 11, Anthony “Tony” Seely was promoted to colonel during a ceremony officiated by the Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, Lieutenant General John J. Bradley.
Rangely’s municipal election canceled
RANGELY — The Rangely municipal election has been canceled, due to a disappointingly low turnout of prospective council and mayoral candidates.
RBC begins weight restrictions on roads
RBC — Spring load restrictions of 14,000 pounds per axle have been implemented on Rio Blanco County roads 5, 7 and 21, Dave Morlan, RBC’s director of road and bridge, told county commissioners at Monday’s regular meeting.
Record set at WRCA fishing tourney
RBC — The White River ran cold and the cowboy fishermen ran hot for the White River Community Association’s (WRCA) fourth Buy-Fly fishing tournament March 8-9.
Rio Blanco Republicans hold nomination assembly
RBC — CNCC hosted the local Republican assembly for this election season, where delegates from all precincts in the county gathered to meet officials in the county government and those citizens who are running for elected positions locally and across the district.
Community gathers to hear local infrastructure needs
MEEKER — Almost 100 people attended a community meeting last Wednesday to hear about infrastructure needs in the eastern end of Rio Blanco County.
