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…]
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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…]
Guest Column: Standing up for rural communities
Rural communities like our own are truly special. I grew up in our rural communities and with my grandpa as a rancher, I have a keen appreciation of our Western values. As a proud Western Slope citizen and member of the Agriculture, Natural Resources & Water Committee, I am committed[Read More…]
Guest Column: The benefit of public-private partnership
Our mountain and rural communities thrive when we work together. Lacking the resources of the big city, we must all collaborate to solve our most pressing challenges. We’ve been doing this for a long time, and I am confident that this type of problem solving can help us address one[Read More…]
LETTER: The introduction of wolves in Colorado: “Taxation Without Representation”
Dear Editor: In the 1700s the British Parliament tried taxing the Colonies, and the Stamp Act of 1775 was particularly despised: historians tell us that is one of the causes of the Revolution. We all learned this in school. A look at the vote in Colorado to introduce wolves should[Read More…]
Input on comprehensive plan
RANGELY | The Town of Rangely asked and the people answered: 139 households answered the door direct survey and others participated in meetings between October and December 2022 seeking to understand the needs of the community. Rangely residents weighed in on strategic plans for the future at an open house[Read More…]
CRAB CRACK
Interim Director for the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce, Candra Robie hosted her first Crab Crab on February 18th at the Colorado Room in CNCC’s Weiss Building. This year’s theme was Mardi Gras and attendees enjoyed a delicious meal of Alaskan Snow Crab, Cajun Boil sides and King Cake all[Read More…]
Days Gone By: March 3, 2023
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UNDEFEATED CHAMPS
The Meeker Youth Basketball 5th and 6th grade competitive team nabbed first place in their tournament last weekend. The team finished the season undefeated. They beat DeBeque in the championship game by a score of 35-7. Back Row: Coach Waylon Bennett, Jacob Grieser, Eli Bennett, Liam Thomson, Gael Rodriguez, Tyler[Read More…]
Athlos Life hosts inaugural tourney
Athlos Life hosted their first ever wrestling tournament this past weekend at the Meeker High School. Athlos started a wrestling club in Meeker that began in November of 2022 and has over 40 wrestlers from ages 4 to 15. This past weekend’s tournament featured 149 wrestlers from western and eastern[Read More…]
Finishing up first year in 3A classification, Cowboys head to Leadville
After a big home win Tuesday for the Meeker Cowboys in the first round of district basketball, the team traveled to Grand Junction Central Friday and Saturday for the remainder of the tournament. “It was a well ran tournament in a nice facility,” commented head coach Klark Kindler. Four teams[Read More…]