Superintendent Chris Selle announced early Wednesday, Jan 18, that Meeker schools would be canceled for the day due to heavy snow, wind and road conditions.
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Rangely Police, Rio Blanco County Sheriff, CPW respond to domestic incident on Halfturn Road
RANGELY | Rangely Police Department reported heavy police activity west of River Road at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, on their Facebook page, asking residents west of River Road to stay in their homes or away if they were not home at the time. According to witnesses, there was a[Read More…]
Swearing in…
Newly elected and returning elected officials were sworn in by oath on Tuesday prior to the first commissioner’s meeting of 2023.
Four Coloradans died in avalanches last week; danger will continue through Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend
RBC | The Colorado Avalanche Information Center reports a string of fatal accidents and continuing dangerous avalanche conditions this upcoming holiday weekend, urging people to heed danger warnings and stop this tragic trend. Four people have died in avalanches since Dec. 26 and there is more snow forecast for Colorado[Read More…]
County Beat: Jan. 12, 2023
RBC | During work sessions Tuesday, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners heard a request from Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Wildlife Manager Bill deVergie and Rex Tuttle, owner of the Crystal Creek Ranch. Crystal Creek Ranch came before the commissioners previously, in 2019, when it was owned by[Read More…]
Community Happenings: Jan. 12, 2023
Historical society annual meeting MEEKER | The annual membership meeting of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society will be Sunday, Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center on Park St. Come and renew your membership or join for the first time, enjoy a potluck lunch and entertainment,[Read More…]
Ragnasplosion!
Meeker High School Drama will present “The Norse Mythology Ragnasplosion!” next weekend and encourages the community to come watch. “This year, we are doing a play by Don Zolidis, favorite playwright of ours from years past. He writes specifically for student performances and for flexible casting,” stated director Shana Holliday.[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Because I have to think about something besides snow right now
Popcorn is one of the only things you can eat because of an explosion. ~Unknown~ According to an email from The Popcorn Board, next Thursday, Jan. 19 is National Popcorn Day. I don’t know who made that up (people who sell popcorn, most likely) and I don’t care, because I’ve[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Quiet Quitting
Quiet quitters is the phrase used to describe the newest wave of employees answering the profusion of help wanted ads posted in the past year. It doesn’t matter if the opening is filled in an urban or rural area, as a significant proportion of these new hires exhibit the same[Read More…]
Guest Column: World of Cars
Much of my life has revolved around cars and trucks. My favorite toys were Tonka trucks and plastic crash cars. I remember rolling spring-loaded toy cars into the living room wall and squealing with joy as the toy crashed and exploded fenders, bumpers, and other assorted parts. I would collect[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: Jan. 12, 2023
Thanks for opportunity to serve Dear Rio Blanco County: I want to thank you all for allowing me to represent our amazing County for the last 7 ½ months. It has been a definite honor and privilege to do so. I have met wonderful people, worked with the best employees[Read More…]
Obituary: Roy Norman Light
Dec. 26, 1923 ~ Jan. 5, 2023 Roy Norman Light, age 99, of Meeker, Colorado, died at Colorado State Veterans Home in Rifle, Colorado, on Jan. 5, 2023. Roy was born in Arcata, California on Dec. 26, 1923, to Harry and Annie Light. He was a descendant of the early[Read More…]
