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…]
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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…]
Meeker’s River Camp RV Park gets new owners, fresh start
“We’re starting with a fresh, clean slate.” ~ River Camp RV Park Owner Mike Picore MEEKER | The River Camp RV Park, just southeast of Meeker, is under new ownership again. The new owners — business partners Michael Picore, Ted Gallegos and Ryan Parker — purchased the historic Hugus Building[Read More…]
Colorado Advanced Orthopedics welcomes Dr. Griggs
MEEKER | Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine (CAO) in Meeker, Colorado, welcomes fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rhett Griggs to their growing surgical team. Dr. Griggs previously practiced in Crested Butte and Gunnison, located in the mountains of central Colorado. At CAO, he will perform shoulder and knee arthroscopy,[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: DHS hire, airport hangar and more
RBC | The county’s department of human services has been struggling to stay in compliance with state reporting requirements and timelines due to a shortage of caseworkers. The department has had to seek help from the state and neighboring counties. During a work session Tuesday positive progress made over the[Read More…]
Meeker School District takes cautionary action in response to reported Yik Yak statement
MEEKER | At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, the Meeker School District staff were notified of a “vague statement” made on a social media platform called Yik Yak that said “some s*** might go down tomorrow morning so just be ready.” No specific reference was included about a[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Happy Sunshine Week!
“The truth does not mind being questioned;a lie does not like being challenged.” ~ Unknown It’s “Sunshine Week” across the nation — a time to recognize the importance of freedom of information and the public’s right-to-know what its elected and appointed officials are doing and why. In the United States,[Read More…]
Let’s talk about mental health
RBC | We need to do more to support our communities struggling with mental health. We need to talk about mental health and end the stigma around asking for help. We need to fund our behavioral health services to ensure no one in our state spends months on a waiting[Read More…]
Part 1: What’s in a brand?
Just a few months after moving to Meeker, Tracy and I were at a barbecue downtown, sitting under a tent. A native recognized us as newbies and started a conversation. Tracy was describing the colorful garden she had left in Westminster. Our host told us not to plant annuals in[Read More…]
Jury finds Striegel liable for breach
W.C. Striegel, Inc., a 75-year-old pipeline construction company located in Rangely, Colorado, prevailed in its lawsuit against its founder and former President Larry (Bud) Striegel for breaching his fiduciary duties. The lawsuit was brought derivatively on behalf of W.C. Striegel, Inc. by one of its minority shareholders, William R. Willis.[Read More…]
