Barone Middle School students submitted 21 History Day projects this year and several are moving up to the next level of competition this month. The theme this year was “Frontiers in History.” Board members thanked MES staff for putting together this year’s spelling bee. Several students from Meeker School District[Read More…]
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CPW seeking input from big game hunters
As part of its Big Game Season Structure planning process, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking input from resident and nonresident big game hunters about the BGSS topics under consideration. CPW is encouraging the public to complete this comment form at https://engagecpw.org/big-game-season-structure on the current BGSS and potential changes CPW[Read More…]
ERBM discusses new hires, investments, riverfront project
ERBM Recreation & Park District’s board met Feb. 21 to discuss the following agenda topics. ADA UPDATES The board of directors reviewed a list of items to be addressed to bring ERBM properties into compliance with the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act). Executive Director Sean VonRoenn this was to update[Read More…]
WRA receives $25K grant
MEEKER | The Nature Conservancy in Colorado announced the award of a $25,000 grant to the White River Alliance to plan and host a workshop in fall of 2023 in partnership with American Rivers, RiversEdge West, and the White River BLM. The workshop will be designed to share useful tools[Read More…]
A LITTLE BRIGHTER
Moon Lake Electric held a coloring contest for kids from ages 3-7 and 8-11. The Rangely/Dinosaur service area had many great submissions and the Linemen picked three winners from each age category. Winners from left to right are Emma Francis, Lanie McMillan, India Ormsbee, Kandra Culpepper, Finn Winder and not[Read More…]
Hunting/fishing representatives sought for CPW co-op
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is accepting membership applications to fill two sportsperson representative positions on the Colorado Outdoor Partnership (CO-OP). Interested individuals are invited to fill out an online membership application no later than Monday, March 13, 2023 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXeTEVe9ozuikpBqXt9fE-FelRVWliWfQnlB7R081ipe7ElQ/viewform). The CO-OP is a collaborative of leaders that share the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: March 2, 2023
Presentation on water wells March 3 Meeker | Streamline Realty’s winter education series continues on Friday, March 3 at 8 a.m. with a presentation on water wells by Travis Day. 600 Main St. in Meeker. Free coffee! LDS conference in Northwest Colorado March 4-5 Meeker | The Church of Jesus[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB. 19-25, 2023
ARRESTSThere was one arrest this week. A male party was arrested on 2/24/2023 for domestic violence and is currently in custody at the Moffat County Jail. Call summaries 2/20/2023 @ 9:41 am. Barone Middle School reported a gun in a locker to Rio Blanco County Communications Center. Upon further investigation[Read More…]
Meeker’s feline haven: Wild West Kitty Kingdom
Did you know that not far outside of Meeker town there is a kitty kingdom? Yep, the Wild West Kitty Kingdom, to give it its full title. But this is not just a place with a bunch of cats, it is a completely certified, non-profit cat rescue. And our community[Read More…]
SMALL BIZ OF THE YEAR
Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce President Jodi Dillon presented Sanchez Brothers Boxing with the 2022 Small Business of the Year. Representing Sanchez Brothers Boxing are owners Fidel and Marcelina Sanchez. | EMMA BAKER PHOTO
Theos, Taylor recognized for HPP contributions
MEEKER | Colorado Parks and Wildlife Meeker Area Office would like to congratulate Mary Taylor and Angelo “Butch” Theos for receiving the Joe Gerrans Memorial Habitat Partnership Program Award at the Habitat Partnership Program Conference in January. Butch Theos was appointed to the White River Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) committee[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys take Skiers 68-23
MEEKER | The Lady Cowboys finished their regular season strong, with a huge win over the Aspen Skiers and gaining some serious ground on the North Fork Miners. The 5-14 record does not reflect the growth of the young team on the court. The 68-23 victory over Aspen, huge for[Read More…]
