MEEKER | In the lengthiest topic of discussion at Tuesday’s regular Meeker Board of Trustees meeting, Mayor Kent Borchard said he met with a consultant from the Langdon Group, the firm hired to gather public input on the Rio Blanco Water Storage Project (aka Wolf Creek Reservoir). Borchard shared his[Read More…]
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Meeker well-represented at regional National History Day competition
MEEKER | Sixteen Barone Middle School eighth graders and two Meeker High School students went to National History Day regional competition in Grand Junction this month. National History Day is a non profit organization that Meeker partakes in yearly. The goal of the organization is to revolutionize the teaching and[Read More…]
Work resumes on Hwy. 13 widening
Construction crews will soon be back from a winter shutdown to resume work on Colorado Highway 13. The Garco Rio Blanco Hill project is located 11 miles northwest of Rifle and will create safety improvements for the busy stretch of highway. The start date for work in April is weather-dependent.[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Handicapped
Dear Editor: I have recently entered the category of people referred to as handicapped. My doctor said she wouldn’t term me “handicapped” but when you need a cane, walker, and handicapped sticker for your auto, that’s pretty much what it is. In the USA, one in seven people have “motor[Read More…]
Western Slope legislators host virtual Town Hall
“I know I sponsor more bills with my Republican colleagues on this call than I do with my Democratic colleagues from the Front Range,” said Senator Dylan Roberts of Colorado’s 8th Senate District (SD8) following a “bipartisan virtual Western Slope town hall” earlier this week. Western Slope legislators from 10[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: March 23, 2023
Lord of the Rings escape room MEEKER | The Library is hosting a Lord of the Rings themed escape room starting March 20-31. Please stop in or call us at 878-5911 to sign up! Community dinners update MEEKER | The community dinners will now be held at Elbert’s Hall, United[Read More…]
CNCC students to travel to Guatemala
RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) offers a unique college experience with diverse programs that cater to the needs of underserved communities like Craig and Rangely. Agriculture, psychology, nursing and dental hygiene are the top fields in which CNCC offers degree programs, and the Western Slope’s need for skilled[Read More…]
HOPE SPRINGS …
… eventually, at least here in western Colorado. An “atmospheric river event” has brought more precipitation to our region during the first official week of spring. | PAT DAGGET/VISIT MEEKER COLORADO PHOTOS
EDITOR: Don’t do their dirty work for them
I was a bit unnerved last weekend to receive what appeared to be a letter to the editor that opened with a mildly snarky comment about local media’s failure to do its job of covering voting records and closed with a decidedly snarky comment about newspaper editors. I was unnerved[Read More…]
Brands, Part 2: The story of Duncan Blair
These three brands were owned in 1886 by Duncan (Dunk) Blair in the White River area. Duncan was a member of the White River Stock Growers Association. The origin of the square and compass symbols can be found in several ancient civilizations including Egypt. The square and the compass were[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: No surprises
“How ya winterin’?” one would be sure to be asked during this transitional season, as spring approached in the middle of a particularly sudden, fierce, snowstorm. Folks, both in town and out in the country, often used this as an excuse to get back to having a little conversation after[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: MARCH 12-18, 2023
ARRESTS There were 2 arrests this week. A 27-year-old male was arrested on 3/15/2023 for a warrant. No follow up information was provided. A 47-year-old male was arrested for domestic violence by Rangely PD on 3/14/2023. A PR bond was granted by Judge Neely on 3/15/2023. CALL SUMMARIES 3/12/2023 @[Read More…]
