RBC | Sticks in the mud. Overly cautious. Obstacles to progress. That’s how I’ve tended to view political moderates — especially those in my own party. As a 30-something state legislator (1999-2005) deeply committed to individual liberty, limited government and personal responsibility, I often grew frustrated with moderate Republicans who[Read More…]
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Loose Ends: Civility
MEEKER | Unfortunately, it appears that we are long past the age of civility. Public and private discourse alike show numerous signs foretelling the extinction of manners. Using some restraint after a heated argument, as well as resisting the urge toward slinging sarcasm are not communication skills we see very[Read More…]
County Beat: Airport Master Plan, Staff Updates, CR 4 Bridge & Crystal Creek Ranch CPW Sale
RBC | In work sessions Tuesday the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners heard updates on the Meeker Airport water main supply line and drainage projects from Facilities Manager Eric Jaquez. The airport needs more water pressure and hydrants for fire suppression, and stormwater drainage has caused repetitive problems[Read More…]
FCCLA members attend 2021 state conference
MEEKER | April 8-10, 2021, was an inspiring weekend of competition, recognition, and of course continuing leadership journeys for the Meeker FCCLA members who attended the 2021 Colorado FCCLA State Conference. Taking place virtually for the first time, members had opportunities to engage in workshops and showcase the leadership skills[Read More…]
Death Notice: Betty Loraine Oba Massey
April 29, 1931 ~ April 12, 2021 Services will be held on Saturday, April 24 at 1 p.m. at the LDS Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Meeker Library.
Obituary: Nancy Ellen Green
April 12, 1938 ~ April 12, 2021 Nancy Ellen Green passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021, her 83rd birthday. She was born in Torrington, Wyoming, to John and Helen Anderson in 1938. She was the oldest of five children. She spent most of her childhood in the great state[Read More…]
Death Notice: Virginia C. ‘Dolly’ Erickson
June 20, 1943 ~ April 10, 2021
Obituary: Dean Burke
April 18, 1928 ~ April 3, 2021 Lifelong Piceance Creek resident Dean Burke passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colorado, at the age of 92. Dean was born on April 18, 1928, in Meeker, Colorado, the 12th of 15 children born to Fred[Read More…]
ERBM: Spring update
MEEKER | It is always so rewarding for us here at ERBM to see our local parks come alive with activity in the spring season; whether it’s anglers at the new Circle Park Pond, bikes on the trails, teams on the fields, lunchtime fitness walkers, skaters at the action park,[Read More…]
LIFEGUARD OF THE MONTH …
Congratulations to our March lifeguard of the month, Logan Kenneally. Kenneally moved to Rangely a few years ago from New York for the CNCC flight program. Rangely was a bit of a culture shock for him but he loves this place and is so happy to be working at the[Read More…]
School district focuses on early literacy program
MEEKER | Meeker School District Superintendent Chris Selle told the school board three candidates for Meeker Elementary School principal were interviewed last week. Selle described all three as “good, quality candidates,” and said he has yet to make a decision because all three were so well qualified. If a variance[Read More…]
Rangely approves constitutional sanctuary resolutions
RANGELY | The Rangely Board of Trustees met Tuesday, April 13 to discuss the following public business. CONSTITUTIONAL RESOLUTIONS The Rangely Board of Trustees unanimously approved Resolutions 2021-02, a “Constitutional Sanctuary Resolution” and 2021-03, “reasserting the rights of the Town of Rangely and its residents and condemning the unconstitutional limitations[Read More…]