Meeker trustees approved a supplemental budget ordinance to account for unanticipated revenue that came from a $150,000 Colorado Water Conservancy Board grant. The funds will be added to budgeted funding for the Circle Park Phase 2 project. The ordinance, according to Town Administrator Mandi Etheridge, also considers a motion to[Read More…]
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EDITOR’S COLUMN: Practicing gratitude
If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more? ~ Roy T. Bennett, Author It’s de rigeur to talk about gratitude during the month of November these days, but I’m doing it anyway. Practicing gratitude has the power to improve[Read More…]
Letter: MES Oneseed fundraiser at Parade of Lights
Dear Editor: Meeker Elementary School is working with the Oneseed Foundation to partner with a sister school in Ghana, Africa. The students at Wisdom Ways Academy in Ghana are teaching us about their culture and we are teaching them about ours. Last Christmas we were overwhelmed with support at our[Read More…]
Part 1: Meeker’s ‘Moon Man’
Remember the movie, MIB, with Will Smith? The Men In Black impersonated other federal officers dealing with aliens in the name of galactic peace. In the early 1980s, Secret Service men really did arrive in Meeker. They came to question a suspect who had mailed multiple letters from Meeker with[Read More…]
Here, there and everywhere
There’s an advantage to traveling off-season unless you mind the hordes of senior citizens that are flocking southward along with the migrating birds. Fall used to be the best time to go to those relaxing, scenic spots. Recently returning from an extra-long weekend — a mini-vacation — it soon became[Read More…]
Annual craft and gift show returns to Meeker this weekend, Nov. 4-5
The community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of our local and area crafters Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Rio Blanco County fairgrounds. It’s a great time to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones, and handmade décor for your home. Show[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: November 3, 2022
Wild horse adoption RBC | There will be a Piceance East Douglas Herd Management Area wild horse adoption event on Nov. 4-5, 2022, at Rimrock Adventures in Fruita, Colorado, at 927 Hwy. 340. Public viewing begins on Friday from 12-6 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30-10 a.m. Silent bidding from 10-10:30[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: October 24-30, 2022
ARRESTS 48 year old male transported from Arizona on 10/24/2022 granted PR bond by Judge Fennessy on 10/25/2022 CALL SUMMARIES 10/25/2022 @ 2:29 pm. A reporting party called concerned that a male party was sitting outside of a home in the town limits of Meeker, waiting for a female to[Read More…]
Commissioners discuss OHV trail maintenance, Fairfield Apartments
In between budget workshops, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners met last Thursday for a work session with Dave Murray, president of the Wagon Wheel OHV Club, and a regular meeting regarding the future ownership of the Fairfield Center apartment complex. Murray raised the question of who is responsible[Read More…]
Panthers finish out great year at state cross country
This past Saturday the Rangely Panthers toed the line for their final race of the season: the Colorado 2A State Cross Country Championships. A fall full of miles stacked upon miles, intervals on the track, hill repeats up county roads, fartleks on the grass, and traveling all across the state[Read More…]
Rangely Halloween 2022 Photos
Rio Blanco County was filled with fantastical creatures of all shapes and sizes Monday, Oct. 31 for Halloween 2022. It was all of our favorite things–cute kiddos, candy, community, camaraderie, creativity and, of course, PUNS! (We’re particularly partial to the pugkin spice latte.) | KATIE KING PHOTOS
Pumpkin Eats n’ Treats 2022 Photos
