Selle to take over as interim elementary principal; first day of school Aug. 22 With the start of the 2022-23 school year only a few weeks away, the resignation of Meeker Elementary School Principal Andi Murphy has precipitated a search for a replacement. Superintendent Chris Selle said the interview committee[Read More…]
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CNCC ready to kick off new school year
This summer has flown by. It’s hard to believe that the start of school is less than a month away. Students are already starting to arrive with volleyball players arriving next week and soccer and rodeo team members soon after. New student orientation will be Aug. 18-20 and our fall[Read More…]
The Baby Survival Package ~ Part One
Years ago, I started a tradition of giving a gift basket to expecting parents. It was for the firstborn child of couples we knew well. It started out as both practical guide and a source of humor for nervous new parents. I always asked that this letter be read at[Read More…]
Where did the summer go?
The Rio Blanco County Fair has started and I am not ready. It’s a time change thing. It is not as if I have any real reason to complain, as my only role is to attend. It has always been an end-of summer tradition. The annual event signaled the conclusion[Read More…]
Local teens reenact pioneer handcart journey
In July, 55 teens and 38 adults from across northwest Colorado and southern Wyoming gathered to understand a small part of what settlers experienced during the westward migration in the 1800s. They camped along the Sweetwater River in Wyoming for three nights and pushed two-wheeled, hand-drawn carts loaded with food,[Read More…]
Rangely Trustees Report for July 2022
July was mildly eventful for Rangely’s Board of Trustees, although without any major decisions. Trustees heard updates from Don Reed, Lisa Piering and Trustee Don Davidson. Several members of the public addressed the board. On July 12, Bill Dyer addressed the Board to bring awareness to television utility struggles at[Read More…]
COWBOYS SPORTS SCHEDULE
GOLFAug. 5@ Cedaredge, 9aAug. 8@ Adobe Creek, 8aAug. 11@ Montrose Cobble Creek, 9a CROSS COUNTRYAug. 20 @ HOME, 9aAug. 27 @ Basalt, 9:30a FOOTBALLAug. 19 COWBOY KICKOFF CLASSIC GOLF & CORNHOLE TOURNAMENTAug. 26 @ North Fork, 7pSept. 2 @ Limon, 7p JV FOOTBALLSept. 12 @ HOME v. Palisade, 5pSept. 19[Read More…]
Northwest Philanthropy Days September 13-15
The Northwest Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD) conference is returning to the region for the first time in five years, and will be held Sept. 13-15 in Hayden and Steamboat Springs. Community Resource Center (CRC) and a team of over 20 regional leaders have organized the conference and are excited to[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Wolves, wolves and more wolves
As you likely know, the courts vacated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) 2020 final delisting rule of gray wolves. Gray wolves outside of the Northern Rocky Mountain population are now protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as endangered in Colorado and many other states. Do you spend[Read More…]
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT …
First responders, family and friends gathered at the 6th Street Field in Meeker on Tuesday to celebrate National Night Out with the community.
Town of Meeker donates to BMS outdoor ed trip
Meeker’s Board of Trustees reviewed and approved additional revisions to the language in a professional services agreement with SWCA Environmental Consultants for the Circle Park Phase II project on Tuesday. The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District is also reviewing the agreement. Trustees also approved a $1,500 donation[Read More…]
WREA MEMBER DINNER …
WREA registered just over 375 members and served over 750 dinners prepared by members of the Meeker Lions Club (left) in celebration of members and community July 22. The annual meeting video will air Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO
