Now that our local graduation has been held in a unique 2020 fashion, the efforts by the local school district to hold an actual ceremony demonstrated the RE-1 District’s dedication to recognizing the efforts of the students, as well as their families, to finish 12 years of schooling. Like most[Read More…]
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Letters to the Editor: June 11, 2020
Support for Gates campaign Dear Editor:I am writing to express my support for Ty Gates for Rio Blanco County Commissioner. I have known Ty for nearly 30 years. He grew up in Meeker and worked in the family businesses of ranching and guiding and outfitting. He continues to be involved[Read More…]
Primary ballots mailed this week
RBC I Primary ballots were mailed to all registered voters this week. If you did not receive your ballot, please contact the Rangely or Meeker County Clerk’s office. The primary election will take place Tuesday, June 30. Once again, unaffiliated voters will have the option to choose from one of[Read More…]
Public Notices: June 11, 2020
Quarterly Lodging Tax meeting will be held on June 12 at 3:00 at Elk Mountain Inn. If you have a request please drop off a copy before the meeting at Elk Mountain or with Melinda Parker or Dan Schwartz. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Oscar K. Ridgeway, a/k/a Oscar Kenneth[Read More…]
From our window…
Town of Meeker Water Operator/Assistant Superintendent Tobey Willey (right) and town employee Jak Kilduff (left) flushed a fire hydrant outside the HT building earlier this week. The system is flushed once a year. “It makes sure we get good fresh water in the system and we make sure all the[Read More…]
Five CNCC students receive Student Excellence awards
With spring events canceled due to COVID-19, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), in partnership with student leaders from the State Student Advisory Council (SSAC), briefly postponed its April 2020 Student Excellence Awards Ceremony while staff came up with a creative, virtual event that was held in early May. Through[Read More…]
Death Notice: Austin Haley Patton
Austin Haley Patton was born May 6, 1985, and died May 30, 2020. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later time.
Wild mustangs begin 100 days of training
After last year’s success, the Meeker Mustang Makeover (MMM), is starting the process of getting ready for another showcase this fall. Thursday, May 28, wild horses from Colorado and Wyoming arrived at the fairgrounds, ready for their trainers to pick them up on Saturday. The 15 trainers were a combination[Read More…]
The Tank to receive a $25,000 grant from NEA
The Tank Center for Sonic Arts has been approved for a grant of $25,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts, to produce a film and music event in 2021. The award to The Tank is one of a number of such grants made nationwide. “These awards demonstrate the resilience[Read More…]
Plans for more Meeker trails
The town’s board of trustees reviewed and amended a building incentive program that would provide rebates for new construction within the Town of Meeker limits. The resolution provides rebates for new structures constructed between January 2020 and December 2022. The board also discussed water tap fees. Town Manager Lisa Cook[Read More…]
Funeral Notice: Charles Arnn & Beatrice Hume
This is to let friends and family of Charles Arnn and Beatrice Hume know that funeral services for them will be held on Saturday, June 27 at Rangely Christian Church in Rangely. Service for Charles Arnn will begin at 10 a.m. with the service for Bea Hume at 11 a.m. [Read More…]
Drussell returns from Philippines mission
Sister Josie Drussell was serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines (Tagalog speaking). She began her mission in October 2019 and returned to the United States in March due to COVID-19. Her missionary purpose was to serve others in the ways[Read More…]
