Four Lady Cowboys have received conference awards. Sarah Kracht was selected for first team All-Conference. Kracht had 161 points and 40 rebounds in a year that was cut short due to COVID. Savannah Mendenhall, Ainsley Selle, and Makala Wille all received all-conference honorable mentions. | COURTESY PHOTO
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Obituary: Enid Esther Steffen
Feb. 9, 1941 ~ March 15, 2021 Enid Esther Steffen was born on Feb. 9, 1941 to Antone Bryan (Whitey) and Mary Jean Eliasen near Elk Creek in eastern Rio Blanco County. Enid was the fourth of 15 children in the Eliasen family. She was raised in Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
Death Notice: John Anthony Daugherty
Jan. 14, 1940 ~ March 18, 2021 A celebration of life will be held at a later date. His family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in his name to the charity of your choice. Donations can be mailed to Grant Mortuary at P.O. Box 333, Meeker,[Read More…]
News Briefs: March 25, 2021
WRCD planning advisory meeting Mar. 25 MEEKER | The White River Conservation District’s Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will be meeting on Thursday, March 25 at 6 p.m. in Meeker at the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District Building (240 7th St.). A virtual link will be provided upon request. Please email[Read More…]
Volleyball season underway; lady Cowboys 2-0 so far
RBC | A great start to the long anticipated Cowboy volleyball season. Week one wrapped up and Meeker was 2-0, going 6-0 in sets. “We have put in a new offense this year and I’m so proud of how well they have picked it up,” commented head coach Greg Cravens.[Read More…]
RBC hires emergency and natural resources manager
RBC | Rio Blanco County has a new employee in a brand new position heading into spring. Edward (Eddie) Smercina has been on the job for about one month with the newly created title of “Emergency and Natural Resources Manager,” a combination of two formerly distinct jobs within the county.[Read More…]
BLOOMING …
NEW MOO …
It’s one of the busiest times of year for local ranchers, with new life is making its way into the world at the Brennan ranch in the Piceance Basin (above) and all around Rio Blanco County. | KARI BRENNAN COURTESY PHOTO
Winter storm has immaterial financial impact on Tri-State; S&P affirms investment grade rating, raises outlook
RBC | Tri-State commented on its operational and financial performance during last month’s widespread winter storm, and also noted an improved outlook from S&P Global Ratings. Initial analysis on the operational and financial impacts from the Feb. 13-17 winter storm, which has created financial difficulties for utility services providers in[Read More…]
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation announces $50,000 in scholarships
RBC | The application process for Credit Union of Colorado Foundation college scholarships opened March 15 for students from around the state. The foundation will provide a $5,000 annual scholarship to 10 students — for a total of $50,000 in tuition assistance for the 2021/2022 school year. “This year marks[Read More…]
Cemetery board updates job descriptions
MEEKER | Members of the Meeker Cemetery District board held off on appointing officers until the Board of County Commissioners officially re-appoints Jan Oldland to her board seat. It’s expected Oldland will replace Joe Conrado as board president. In the Thursday, March 11 meeting, board members reviewed proposed amendments to[Read More…]
Applications for wolf advisory groups available
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is announcing that applications for membership in the Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) for wolf reintroduction and management in Colorado are being accepted now through March 31, 2021. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission is charged with restoring and managing gray wolves in Colorado no[Read More…]
