Meeker’s Circle Park property has been identified in numerous public outreach efforts as a resounding priority for improvement over the past 10+ years, including an expressed desire for enhanced access to, and utilization of, the in-town White River corridor. The current proposed enhancements collaboratively being pursued by the Town of[Read More…]
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HAPPY RETIREMENT!
A good chunk of the Meeker community turned out at Smoking River Brewing Co. last Thursday to honor Bill Jordan’s 33 years of service on the WREA board of directors at his retirement party. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape this Fire Prevention week
RBC I It’s Fire Prevention Week and the State Fire Agency reminds residents that “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week TM (FPW), Oct. 9-15,[Read More…]
ROCKIN’ IT …
New Earth Spiritual and Metaphysical Healing held a grand opening last Thursday. Above, owners Alisa Shimko and Kenda Slaugh. You can find their shop upstairs in the Hugus Building, 594 Main Street, Suite 6.
Life lessons from the dog and cat
I’m watching my recently acquired cat — my first indoor feline in decades — weave around the dog’s legs like a ribbon. It took a few weeks, but they’ve become buddies. Buddies with boundaries, which the cat strictly enforces, but friends nonetheless. These are two species that don’t naturally get[Read More…]
CNCC CORNER: 60 years
This October is a big month for Colorado Northwestern. On Oct. 13, 2022, CNCC will celebrate 60 years since it first opened its doors to 83 students as Rangely College. At times like these, it’s good to pause, take stock of how far we have come, and adjust our bearings[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor:
Frisch a better choice for CD3 Dear Editor: Adam Frisch is the better choice for Rio Blanco County’s Colorado Congressional District 3 (CD3) representative. In CD3 we have economic, health and natural resource issues that need to be addressed in Washington. We need a representative who has knowledge of those[Read More…]
Twinkie tales
Americans love their comfort foods. Even with the current fad of health foods and kale, sugary snacks have crept back into popularity. This is the first time I have a research subject I could really get my teeth into — the legendary Twinkie. The increased sales of Twinkies have been[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Wasted words
Wasted words could describe so many of our conversations with each other, yet it isn’t until the importance of sharing a common language becomes critical, that we get serious about making sure we understand one another. The problem many of us experience communicating with each other may start with one[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys sweep Grand Valley in three
After the last few weeks with back to back games and games in the middle of the week, the Cowboy volleyball team had a bit of respite last week with only one game. “It was a much needed one match weekend,” commented head coach Greg Cravens. Meeker played Grand[Read More…]
Rangely races in Aspen
Aspen, Colorado, is one of the state’s most famous cities. The city’s beautiful mountain ranges, world class skiing and outdoor recreation, and lovely downtown make it a dream come true. Unless, of course, you are a cross country athlete competing in the Chris Severy Invitational. The perfect dream of Aspen[Read More…]
Meeker XC heads to Aspen
The fall colors were on display at the Chris Severy Invitational in Aspen on Saturday. The course begins and ends on the fields behind the high school, and uses the adjoining open spaces and trails. A true Colorado cross country course, there are few flat sections, and appropriately for Aspen,[Read More…]
