RBC — The Ninth Judicial District Nominating Commission will meet at the Glenwood Combined Courts, 109 Eighth St., Glenwood Springs, Colo., Monday, May 5 to interview and select nominees for appointment by the governor to the office of district judge for the Ninth Judicial District (Garfield, Pitkin and Rio Blanco[Read More…]
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News Briefs: March 27, 2008
“Home of” 411 MEEKER — Meeker native Doris Riemann is this week’s “home of” honoree. Doris is a third-generation Meekerite. Her parents were George and Maurine Janes. Ray and Mae Janes were her grandparents. Doris’ high school class was the second class to graduate from the new Meeker High School.[Read More…]
Driver without seatbelt ejected swerving to miss deer
MEEKER — A California man was ejected from his truck Saturday when he swerved to avoid hitting a deer.
Water use above national average
MEEKER — The Town of Meeker will use video cameras to inspect one of the six town wells that is not producing the expected water flow. It has been suggested there may be something blocking part of the 15-foot screen.
Rangely Network discusses growing community needs
RANGELY — To better serve the needs of the area’s children, the Northwest Colorado Council for Children and Families will spearhead the drive to consolidate services and find ways to streamline their processes.
Paper or electronic? Elections will proceed
RBC (AP) — State leaders on Wednesday backed off a plan to switch to paper ballots this year, leaving counties free to use electronic voting machines that were considered unfit until about a month ago.
Paper or electronic? Elections will proceed
RBC (AP) — State leaders on Wednesday backed off a plan to switch to paper ballots this year, leaving counties free to use electronic voting machines that were considered unfit until about a month ago.
W.A.R.M. season ends as temperatures rise
RANGELY — The winter assistance relief management (W.A.R.M.) will be holding its final meeting of the season on April 9.
Fairfield Trust grant applications due April 1
MEEKER — Twice a year, once in April and again in October, the Fairfield Trust committee meets to review community grant requests greater than $1,500.
Pearce earns chamber honor
MEEKER — Blanco Ranger District range technician Hal Pearce recently received the Meeker Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award.
Looking Back: Storytelling brings history alive
MEEKER — During these three years of researching Looking Back columns, I find myself continually amazed by the intergenerational appeal found in the blending of both new and old stories about life in the White River Valley.
News Briefs March 20, 2008
