Blue Mountain Energy’s Deserado Silver Mine Rescue Team cleaned house at their state level competition this past week. First place Mine Rescue Day 1; first place Mine Rescue Day 2, third place Mine Rescue Combination, first place BG4 Novice Bench, Bryan Noyes; first place Team Tech – Colt Nickson and[Read More…]
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Court strikes down P.A.U.S.E. Act 7-0
RBC | In a 7-0 unanimous vote, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled against Initiative 16 on the basis that it did not meet the single subject requirements for a citizen ballot initiative. The PAUSE initiative, (Protect Animals from Unnecessary Suffering and Exploitation) was widely opposed by the agriculture industry and[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: June 24, 2021
Piceance Mustangs barbecue June 26 MEEKER | Piceance Mustangs will be hosting its annual barbecue on June 26 at the Yellow Creek Corrals in the Piceance Basin. Start time will be 10 a.m. Piceance Mustangs will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages. Please bring a side dish to share. We[Read More…]
TANK SOLSTICE …
The Tank Center for Sonic Arts Executive Director James Paul (left) pictured with Los Angeles-based composer, songwriter, violinist, and board of director member Joshua Hill (right) during the Solstice Festival in the Tank’s recording studio. The festival featured modular synth legend Todd Barton on Saturday, June 19 and Slow Beethoven,[Read More…]
Recall update: County to release recordings, hire firm for investigation
RBC | In response to legal counsel from Rio Blanco County contract attorney Todd Starr, RBC commissioners and staff convened a special meeting on June 23 to discuss the handling and/or release of particular executive sessions and hostile work environment claims, and authorization to act on either matter as directed.[Read More…]
RBC enters Stage 2 restrictions Friday
RBC | High temperatures, extremely dry conditions, and wind have contributed to the growth of the lightning-caused Oil Springs Fire south of Rangely to more than 12,000 acres, prompting evacuations and multiple road closures, including the closure of Highway 139 — Douglas Pass. In response to fire activity and current[Read More…]
River flow near record low
RBC | “Every organization needs a Cassandra and an Eeyore, and I’m it,” is how Dr. Bob Dorsett pre-empted his presentation to the White River Alliance last week. He discussed conditions on the White River, covering subjects like snowpack, streamflow projections, long term precipitation trends and algae blooms. Dr. Dorsett[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: California redwoods dwarf humans
MEEKER | Walking at the base of trees that rise hundreds of feet higher than you provides prospective about being a human being. These trees are just magnificent. You see one big one and then another big one and yet a taller one. When you look up, you can’t see[Read More…]
AGNC welcomes input
RBC | Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) is continuing its public engagement phase in the updating of its Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Interested Rio Blanco County stakeholders may participate in the meeting to be held virtually on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.[Read More…]
Letter: Museum thanks
Dear Editor: Throughout the last year, I have witnessed such kindness and generosity from so many people that I thought maybe I should try to say something about it. A year ago, the White River Museum had been closed for COVID for several months. During that time our manager stepped[Read More…]
Letter: Hopewest invites volunteers to walk in Fourth parade
Dear Editor: The Fourth of July is quickly approaching and Meeker HopeWest is making plans for a memorable Fourth by participating in this Honky Tonk parade. We’d like to invite all past and present volunteers that have helped in any way, be it with patients, youth grief groups, horse camp,[Read More…]
Stadium restroom upgrades
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Education approved a plan Monday to dip into the district’s reserves to pay for upgrades at Starbuck Stadium. The project, which includes expanding the restrooms and making improvements to the concessions area, is expected to cost about $500,000. Initially, the district expected to use[Read More…]