MEEKER | This year head coach Amanda Back of the lady Cowboys golf team has six girls getting ready to hit the links. “I have three girls returning this year: senior Aiyana McCook and juniors Vivian Brown and Averee Woodward,” commented Back. Back welcomes to the team this year senior[Read More…]
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CPW: Fishing season is officially here!
RBC | The 2023-2024 fishing license is valid from March 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. Regulations and pricing for annual, daily and multi-day fishing licenses can be found in the 2023 Colorado Fishing Brochure (Pesca en Colorado (En Español). For individuals, ages 18 through 64, an $11.50 Habitat Stamp[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: March 9, 2023
Industrial greenhouse gas standard virtual meeting March 14 RBC | The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is hosting a small community conversation via Zoom on a new regulation to reduce air emissions from industrial facilities. The rule will apply to American Gypsum, Natural Soda and 16 other facilities[Read More…]
INFLATABLES INCOMING!
The inflatable obstacle course will be set up to enjoy at the Meeker Recreation Center pool from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24. | ERBM COURTESY PHOTO
COUNTY BEAT: March 7, 2023
RBC | County commissioners conducted more interviews Tuesday in work sessions for various boards, and appointed several in a brief regular meeting. Sandra Besseghini was re-appointed to the Historic Preservation Board. Besseghini said she hopes to further pursue establishing a Certified Local Government (CLG), which opens doors for historic preservation[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB. 26-MARCH 4, 2023
ARRESTS There were two arrests this week. A male party was arrested on 2/28/2023 for several warrants. He received 1 year of probation and 9 days jail credit for time served plus fees. Several of his charges were dismissed by Judge Edwards. A male party was also arrested on 3/4/2023[Read More…]
I SOLEMNLY SWEAR …
It was another magical night in Rangely, with everything Hogwarty returning to Parkview Elementary School for a wonderful community evening. Attendees enjoyed wand shopping, magical creatures, the Leaky Cauldron and much more. More photos on page 10. | BARBARA URBANIK/COURTESY PHOTOS Honeydukes, Ollivander’s Wand Shop, Zonko’s Joke Shop and quidditch[Read More…]
RBWCD engages special counsel for lost funds, drafts CORA policy
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) voted to engage Denver-based law firm Otteson Shapiro as special counsel to help recover lost CCITF funds. “They are moving forward with filing our claim with the Colorado Special Districts Association, property and liability pool and also with ColoTrust to help[Read More…]
BELIZE TRIP FUNDRAISER
Eighteen Meeker students hosted a fundraiser at Smoking River Brewing Co. on Sunday to raise money for their ecology trip to Belize in June. The fundraiser was a huge success due to the tremendous support from our generous community. From lower left, front row: Ruby Holliday, Gage Richardson, Adi Selle,[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Cabin fever strikes again
Based solely on the Merriam-Webster dictionary definition, it feels like a fair share of us have a bad case of cabin fever: “Extreme irritability and restlessness from living in isolation or a confined indoor area for a prolonged time.” Sound familiar? Bickering and squabbling, aggravation and frustration, a sudden urge[Read More…]
Gilsonite
As I was standing in the White River Museum, someone uttered the word “Gilsonite.” I thought about saying “Gesundheit!” This was the first time in my life I had ever heard the word Gilsonite. They patiently explained it was something mined in the Western part of Rio Blanco. I nodded[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: March 2, 2023
Commissioners conducted additional interviews for open seats on several boards and commissions Tuesday before making appointments. Appointed to the Meeker Colorado Civic Improvement Corporation (MCCIC) were Sharon Clapper (renewed), and new members Sherri McCord, Fayanna Seely, Scott Marsh and Mona Avey. The county’s appointment to the Meeker Library Board is[Read More…]
