The worst trouble I ever got in as a kid was for lying. The punishment for lying was far more severe than the punishment for sassing or fighting with the neighbor kid or getting home late. “You go to the same place for lying that you do for stealing,” my[Read More…]
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National Newspaper Week
National Newspaper Week began Oct. 2. While this isn’t the typical holiday that most families celebrate, it does provide a good opportunity to take a moment and recognize all the ways that local newspapers make a difference in communities across America. If you’re reading this, you probably already have[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: Oct. 6, 2022
State Patrol online survey Dear Editor: Colorado is amazing and so are the people who live, work and play here. As the Chief of the Colorado State Patrol I have the honor of leading a statewide law enforcement agency that provides many services and program in an effort to make[Read More…]
Why is it called China Wall?
When we came here as newcomers to Rio Blanco County, we were introduced to the natural wonders of Trappers Lake, the White River and Meeker’s own China Wall. This imposing rock formation sits above Meeker and shows itself along the mountainsides to the North. The top of the China Wall[Read More…]
CNCC team hosts first college rodeo
RBC | The Colorado Northwestern rodeo team hosted its first college rodeo ever at the Moffat County fairgrounds in Craig this past weekend, and it was a muddy success, according to rodeo coach Tammy Olson. CNCC’s team of six freshman rodeo competitors hosted the entire Rocky Mountain region of the[Read More…]
Looking ahead at ERBM
Coming up in January 2023 the Meeker Recreation Center (MRC) will be recognizing 15 years of operation. ERBM is proud of the positive impacts this facility has had throughout our community over the last decade and a half, however, as with our physical bodies, as we age we become increasingly[Read More…]
Rangely trustees updated on school/rec district funding
RANGELY I The Rangely Board of Trustees conducted its Sept. 27, 2022, meeting with several discussions and questions, including input from Rangely School District Superintendent Matt Scoggins. During public input, resident René Harden raised concerns about inconsistent street lighting on side streets and the progress on a manufactured home on[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, 2022
ARRESTS There were no arrests for the week of September 26, 2022 CALL SUMMARIES 9/26/2022 @ 5:57 pm. A concerned citizen reported that a neighbor is trapping cats and using carbon monoxide to kill them. 9/27/2022 @ 6:26 pm. A report came in of neglect regarding two horses tied up[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: October 6, 2022
PEO meeting Oct. 10 MEEKER | The next meeting of the Meeker P.E.O. BA Chapter will be Oct. 10 at 1419 Mountain View Rd. in Meeker at 6 p.m. Ukraine presentation Oct. 12 MEEKER | The Meeker Assembly of God Church is hosting a presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from[Read More…]
Rangely football plays in Hayden
RANGELY | Rangely traveled to Hayden last week where they led 20-14 at halftime. The Panthers relied on Marstan Wagner who had 20 carries for 216 yards and 331 all purpose yards, and 13 tackles on defense. Defensively Kobey Chism had 12 tackles, while Luis Quintana and Wyatt Wileyeach had[Read More…]
Concerns about kids’ safety at Grand Junction psych hospital prompt state actions
By Susan Greene | Colorado News Collaborative Colorado’s new Behavioral Health Administration shut down part of the Western Slope’s only psychiatric hospital on Wednesday in response to complaints about the quality and safety of the care it gives teenagers and kids as young as seven. Also Wednesday, the Department of[Read More…]
BLM adds opportunities for public comment on Wolf Creek
U.S. Bureau of Land Management officials have decided to increase the opportunities for members of the public to weigh in on a controversial reservoir project in northwest Colorado with an additional round of public engagement. Members of the BLM’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council expressed support for early public engagement on[Read More…]
