People with business in the courts of the First, Fourth, Eighth, Ninth and Twelfth Judicial Districts will be invited to participate in a pilot of a revamped program gathering feedback from court users. The courts will use the feedback to improve services. All people who interact with the courts –[Read More…]
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It’s Showtime livestock club report
A new 4-H year is beginning! The It’s Showtime Club started its meeting on Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. with pledges led by Cambrey Rogers, Brodee Kilduff and Milo Brennan, followed by reports. Charlie Rogers gave the secretary report, Nick Gates gave the treasurer report and Teagan Smith gave the[Read More…]
Mustangs host Basalt at home
Both Meeker Mustang teams played Basalt at home Saturday. The younger team won big, 42-7. Coach Reno Roybal said he is “impressed with all the kids, they have come a long way.” The team is new to the sport, even more so given the number of third graders and so[Read More…]
Softball secures regional spot
The Cowboy softball team had two commanding wins against Cedaredge this past Saturday to seal third place in the league and give the girls a great confidence boost before heading to regionals next weekend. Meeker came out of the gates firing on all cylinders putting up nine runs in the[Read More…]
Public meeting set for river improvements
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…]
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…]