Mallard ducks enjoy the chilly White River. According to allaboutbirds.org, the Mallard is the ancestor of nearly all domestic duck breeds, excluding the Muscovy duck. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
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Nov. 15 ERBM meeting report
During the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s board meeting on Nov. 15, Director Vicky Edwards reviewed monthly financial reports with the board, noting, “I think the staff has done a phenomenal job on watching expenses every way down the line, every single line item.” Despite these efforts[Read More…]
Colorado Gives Day
On December 6, 2022, Community First Foundation and FirstBank will be presenting the 2022 Colorado Gives Day. Colorado Gives Day is a tradition started in 2010 in which Coloradans can donate to support statewide nonprofits. This year, people can donate money to support over 3,200 nonprofits, including local charities such[Read More…]
Eighth annual Fresh Air Friday
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the busy winter holiday season, so Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites people to spend time outdoors this Friday. On Nov. 25, CPW is pleased to offer free entry to all Colorado state parks on Fresh Air Friday. This year marks the eighth annual Fresh Air[Read More…]
CPW seeks input on herd management
Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks input on draft Herd Management Plans (HMPs) for 16 deer herds in northwest Colorado. The draft plans are now open to public review and comment through Dec. 20. In 2023, Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff will present a Regional HMPs document for approval to the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: November 24, 2022
Christmas Bazaar in Rangely Dec. 10 RANGELY | Mark your calendar for Christmas shopping at the Rangely Bazaar/Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 402 W. Main St. (EEC Building). Christmas decor and gifts, Rada cutlery, knit and crochet items, wood art, horseshoe art[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: NOV. 14 ~ 20, 2022
There were no arrests for the week of 11/14/2022 CALL SUMMARIES 11/14/2022 @ 12:46 pm. A reporting party called in to talk with a wildlife officer about a deceased deer that was found in the dumpster. 11/14/2022 @ 09:55 pm A hunter was reported lost. His family was in contact[Read More…]
ALL-CONFERENCE
Meeker Cowboy Volleyball took first place in the Western Slope League and fourth in the state for the 2022 season. Last Friday at their annual end of season banquet the league and state awards were announced. For the third straight year Emma Luce (top left) was the Western Slope Player[Read More…]
SIGNED …
Right before boarding the bus for the state volleyball tournament, MHS senior Emma Luce officially signed with Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. | KATIE LOCKWOOD PHOTOS
Streamline Realty gives back with new program for nonprofits
A unique new program from Streamline Realty will give back to local nonprofits this coming year. “We value our tight knit community and recognize that fundraising is challenging and time-consuming,” said Suzan Pelloni, owner of Streamline Realty. The new Streamline Gives program will give new homebuyers the option to donate[Read More…]
CHEER CHAMPIONSHIP …
Head cheer coach Beth Bennett said that she and Antina DiBenedetto are “so proud of Meeker High School cheerleaders for competing in this weekend’s Regional Spirit Competition. They competed in the 2A/3A Game Day Category, and won the championship in their division!” The fall 2022 cheer squad includes senior and[Read More…]
FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE
Meeker Cowboy football held its annual awards banquet Sunday. Earning honors for the 2022 season ( left to right) First Team All-Conference Connor Blunt (missing) and Judd Harvey, All-Conference Honorable Mention Noah LeBlanc, First Team Teagan Sheridan, Honorable Mention Brendan Clatterbaugh and Joe McKay, First Team Casey Brink, and Honorable[Read More…]
