RBC I Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) held its monthly meeting in Meeker in April. The half-day meeting covered a variety of topics including Colorado’s upcoming congressional redistricting, 2020 census data tools, updates from federal representatives and more. ATTORNEY GENERAL Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser made an appearance at[Read More…]
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Appreciation …
The Meeker Education Foundation is pleased to share that a sign of appreciation, honoring the track and football field renewal project’s many generous donors, is finally in place north of Meeker High School. In the last couple of years, finding a mason who could fit the project into their schedule[Read More…]
Seeking favorite places on Colorado Main Streets
RBC I Colorado Main Streets boast vibrant businesses, inspiring public spaces, and engaging historic landmarks. To celebrate historic downtowns during Historic Preservation Month (May), the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Main Streets Program is launching a campaign to hear from residents and visitors about the spaces that matter most in[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Clotheslines, a reliable asset
MEEKER I Why do I bring up the topic of clotheslines? It’s time to do your spring cleaning and air the linens on your outside line so they smell fresh and renewed for the year ahead. With warmer weather arriving, now is the time to put that clothesline to good[Read More…]
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Obituary: Mary Ann Fuller
Mary Ann Fuller passed away on April 9, 2021 at the age of 89. Mary Ann was born on March 13, 1932, to Gertie E. Cary and Sam T. Cary in Milner, Colorado. Mary Ann married Joseph (Joe) Fuller on Nov. 16, 1952, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Mary Ann enjoyed[Read More…]
Loose Ends: The Great Divide
MEEKER I Recognizing and acknowledging “The Great Divide” between our Front Range and Western Slope residents is only the first step toward moving forward to opening our communities in the next few weeks. The social conventions that have continued to create obstacles between new and long term residents have been[Read More…]
CLEANING UP THE RANGELY OUTDOOR MUSEUM …
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Rangely Second Ward arrived at the Rangely Outdoor Museum on Wednesday, April 28 to help with the spring cleaning of the yards. A lot of leaves, branches and trash were gathered by this happy crew. All the help was greatly appreciated. —[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: May 6, 2021
Board of health Dear Editor: Public officials nominally advocate for public health and safety. That should apply, particularly, to representatives on a County Health Board. Mr. Prystupa’s comments on vaccination, presented in public session and reported in your pages last week, are completely misguided and contrary to established medical[Read More…]
Obituary: Benjamin Jack Bailey
Benjamin Jack Bailey passed away on April 24, 2021. He was living with his wife in Spanish Fork, Utah, where he suffered many health problems over the past year. Ben was born on Nov. 5, 1975, to Camille B. and Jack M. Bailey in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. He was their[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center CEO responds to questions
MEEKER I Following a slew of comments and questions from the public regarding various situations at Pioneers Medical Center, the HT reached out to CEO Liz Sellers, who celebrated her one-year anniversary in Meeker in April. Sellers’ responses to questions asked by the HT are presented here: Introduction Pioneers Hospital[Read More…]
