Members of the Rio Blanco County Wool Growers’ Association attended the annual meeting last Friday at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Speakers, including Bonnie Brown, executive director at the Colorado Wool Growers’ Association, reiterated concerns about wolf reintroduction and anticipated impacts on the livestock industry. | NIKI TURNER
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Simonsen named to Provost’s honor roll
MEEKER I The University of Wyoming lists Natalie Simonsen from Meeker, Colorado on the 2021 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll. The Provost’s Honor Roll consists of undergraduates who have completed at least six but fewer than 12 hours with a minimum 3.5 grade-point average for the semester.
NEWS NOTES: March 10, 2022
Livestock watering facility funding RBC | Landowners and Public Land Permittees: the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are offering a stipend to landowners/permittees within the Conservation Districts to implement projects to maintain and/or improve livestock watering facilities (including ponds), during this extended drought period. Landowners/permittees are eligible to[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: Facilities updates, childcare options
FACILITIES Facilities Director Eric Jacquez and staff shared a quarterly update with commissioners. A facility-wide replacement of automated paper towel and soap dispensers will save about $2,600 annually, according to Jacquez. The project coincided with the rollout of a new work order system, semi annual HVAC maintenance and other general[Read More…]
Kracht’s linoleum block print to advance to NYC competition
MEEKER I Meeker High School senior Sarah Kracht was recently selected for a Gold Key award in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition that recognizes the work of exemplary high school students. As a regional Gold Key nominee, Sarah’s work will advance to a national stage in New York[Read More…]
HOGWARTS RETURNS …
On March 4, Parkview Elementary transformed into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for staff, students and parents alike to attend. The school was packed and the sound of wonder and joy filled the rooms and halls. Principal Carlene Cantrell was excited to host the event after covid forced administration[Read More…]
Rangely Rec Center seeks mill levy increase
RANGELY I The essence of a viable community is the means by which it provides for the educational, recreational and health needs of its citizens. Special districts provide community-based services that are invaluable and uplift the community. The health of a community is judged by the resources it provides for[Read More…]
SPRINGING AHEAD …
Springtime in the Rockies means snow showers and flowers, all at the same time. Don’t forget to spring forward this weekend on the clock, as well–Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday. | PAT DAGGETT PHOTO
Avalanche danger moderate, shifting
RBC I Backcountry enthusiasts should be aware that avalanche danger is shifting due to a combination of warm weather and recent snowfall. Colorado Avalanche Information Center’s (CAIC) Brian Lazar highlighted more than 700 avalanches in the last week of February, including large avalanches near Marble and Crested Butte. Lazar said[Read More…]
DNA, in Ed’s Dictionary, stands for Don’t know Ancestors
Ok, maybe Webster doesn’t agree with me. On the other hand, Daniel Webster in 1806 didn’t know what DNA was either. Today the common tests used in genealogy are available by mail order. These tests don’t unravel your whole DNA, just the segments pointing to ethnicity or parentage. Don’t strain[Read More…]
Obituary: Matt Grenfell
Matthew Allen Grenfell of Rangely, Colorado, passed away on Feb. 28, 2022, at his home. He was born on Aug. 13, 1952, in Golden, Colorado, to Richard and Ila Grace Reber Grenfell. Matt was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and Broncos fan. He loved all sports. He provided many services[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Volunteering: too much, too little?
I have been thinking about volunteering which is an integral part of our Meeker lifestyle. For good hearted souls, it is natural to sign up for a worthy cause. Our community operates successfully on many fronts due to the donated time and efforts of many folks. This seems to lead[Read More…]