Meeker Marlins swim team members (left) Jonan VonRoenn, Tucker Chinn, Coach Shelly Rogers, Said Rodriguez, Gael Rodriguez, Fletcher Chinn, Dexter Chinn at Western Slope Championship at El Pomar Natatorium Colorado Mesa University. | COURTESY PHOTO MEEKER I Through ERBM Recreation and Park District, Meeker youth can participate in the Meeker[Read More…]
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Register now for RBC Backyard BBQ competition
RBC I Do you know good BBQ? Register now as a chef for the RBC Backyard Cookoff, during the Rio Blanco County Fair on Aug. 6! The cookoff will have a two meat (chicken and ribs) competition and People’s Choice Category for a chance to win! Prizes total $3,500 and[Read More…]
BOTTOMS UP …
The Friday farmers market returns tomorrow, July 23. White River Electric Association will host their member appreciation dinner and you can also enjoy live music while perusing a variety of booths selling all sorts of goodies, all while enjoying a beverage that supports the Meeker Arts & Cultural Council, which[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Language lessons
MEEKER I Recently, the realization that I had better brush up on a second language (before traveling overseas again) dawned on me. Trying to speak with the wide variety of people I meet is always a bust. There is no better way to learn about new cultures. During college when[Read More…]
CPW to host memorial shoot July 31
RANGELY I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting the public to come learn the fundamentals of shooting shotguns, .22s, and archery at the annual John Wangnild Memorial Shoot on Saturday, July 31 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rangely Elks Trap Range. The range is located a half mile[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: July 20th Meeting
RBC I Budget discussions for 2022 will be held in the afternoon/evening hours this year to facilitate opportunities for the public to participate, following a request from Commissioner Jeff Rector. Additional reductions to the budget are anticipated for 2022. Commissioners discussed combining a grant writing position with a county administrator.[Read More…]
15 new cases of COVID
RBC I There were 15 new cases of COVID-19 and one new hospital admission reported between July 12-19, bringing the total reported cases in the county to 700. It is likely there have been other cases that were not reported in individuals who were not tested or were asymptomatic. According[Read More…]
SEAS THE DAY …
Seaplanes entertain, educate at Kenney Reservoir Splash-in RANGELY | It was the usual crisp morning start that turned into a beautiful, bright day on Saturday, July 17 in Rangely, Colorado. It was perfect for the Seaplane Splash-in at the Kenney Reservoir hosted by the Colorado Seaplane Initiative. Major leaders in[Read More…]
ONE OF THESE THINGS IS NOT LIKE THE OTHER …
One of Meeker’s pretty downtown planters is growing something unusual–do you see it? We’re not sure whether the tomato plant was intentionally placed or if someone dropped a half-eaten tomato sandwich in there … but it’s fun either way!
Jammin’ Lamb Fest is back and looking for entrants
MEEKER | The Meeker Classic is accepting entries for the annual Jammin’ Lamb Fest held downtown on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Jammin’ Lamb Fest has become a favorite for locals and visitors to the Meeker Classic. A culinary competition featuring chefs from around the area — chefs gather on[Read More…]
Letter: See the Coal Creek School
Dear Editor: Come out to the Coal Creek School on July 25 at 2 p.m. and join the Rio Blanco County Historical Society at their quarterly meeting and see how they have preserved our area history. The school is located at 617 County Rd. 6, about six miles east of[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Inconceivable!
Words have definitions. Over time and use sometimes those definitions change. Sometimes they get twisted, or overused, or misapplied, and the “new” definition sticks. In our modern culture of soundbites and buzzwords and trying to win arguments in 140 characters, this phenomenon has become rampant. Words that spark fear or[Read More…]