MEEKER | Patrick Love received his Master of Science in psychology with an emphasis in applied behavioral analysis from Capella University. He is currently a program therapist at Eating Recovery Center of Denver, working as a group counselor and he is furthering his education as a licensed professional counselor. Patrick[Read More…]
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Community Calendar: May 4, 2023
Trail system clean-up moved to this weekend MEEKER | The Meeker trail cleanup has been moved to this weekend due to trail conditions. All ages are welcome to volunteer. Join the Meeker Area Mountain Bike Association on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and/or Sunday, May 7[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: April 23-29, 2023
ARRESTS A 39 year old male was arrested on 4/29/2023 on a Rio Blanco County warrant. He bonded on a surety bond on the same day. A 47 year old male was arrested on 4/28/2023 on a violation of protection order. A 33 year old male was arrested by Rangely[Read More…]
Royalty …
Proposed solar farm generates surge of interest from public
MEEKER | “We’ve always believed that good land management meant resilience, and my father always preached the highest and best use,” said lifelong Meeker resident, high school teacher and landowner Kathleen Kelley in response to a recent surge of public interest about a proposed solar farm on her family property.[Read More…]
Adventure Time – ROAR 2023 {Photos}
Rangely’s annual ROAR (Rangely OHV Adventure Rally) keeps getting bigger and better. Dozens of locals and visitors gathered last weekend and enjoyed the area trails. JESSE MCCANN/DID I SHUTTER PHOTOGRAPHY
May Day Celebration {Photos}
The Rio Blanco County Historical Society hosted its first May Day celebration on Sunday, April 30, with smiles all around. The event included log chopping, a pie auction, cotton candy and kettle corn, yard games, face painting and more. Caitlin Walker/Emily Mohr Photos
Nominate a Pioneer
RBC | Since 2017, the RBC Pioneers Association has recognized a community member who embodies the characteristics of courage, dedication to service and devotion to community demonstrated by the men and women who settled in the White River Valley in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Previous honorees have[Read More…]
SO FETCH
MHS Drama put on three performances of Mean Girls: The Musical over the weekend. Avaree Woodward, Hailey Blaisdell and Ruby Holliday played the “mean girls” opposite Kate Lockwood’s Cady Heron (right). This was the last high school peformance for Holliday and Lockwood, as well as cast members and fellow seniors[Read More…]
Death Notice: Dixie Lee Jones
June 28, 1937 ~ April 18, 2023 A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later time. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations made to HopeWest.
Obituary: Tony Leroy George
Dec. 23, 1940 ~ March 20, 2023 Tony Leroy George was born in Rifle, Colorado, on Dec. 23, 1940, to Alfred and Bertha George. He passed away on March 20, 2023 at the age of 82 in Roseville, California. Tony is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers,[Read More…]
Obituary: Bruce Eaton
Feb. 12, 1962 ~ Jan. 8, 2022 Come join the Celebration of Life for Bruce Eaton. Preceded in death by mother Betty Eaton and father Bob Eaton. Survived by three sisters and one brother. Bruce was a construction worker all his lfe. He lived in Fort Collins with Lisa Wix[Read More…]
