CRAIG | On Feb. 20, at the Colorado Northwestern Community College Craig Campus, Room AB114, the organization “Changing The Narrative” will host a workshop for local policymakers, advocates for the aging and others interested in pursuing a community that works for people of all ages. Called “Reframing Aging,” the event[Read More…]
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Obituary: Charlie Lee Arnn
Charlie Lee Arnn Sept. 26, 1933 ~ Jan. 17, 2020 Charlie Lee Arnn, 86, passed away on Jan. 17, 2020, at his home in Vernal, Utah, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born in Allen, Oklahoma, on Sept. 26, 1933, to Arthur and Geneva Arnn. He is survived by[Read More…]
Nelson signs with CSU
MEEKER | Dirk Nelson, grandson of Forrest and Connie Nelson of Meeker, has signed on to play football at Colorado State University next fall on a full-ride scholarship. Dirk is a 6 foot 2 inch, 291-pound offensive lineman for Visalia Central Valley Christian High School in California, where he lives[Read More…]
{Sophia’s Soapbox} From a student’s perspective: There’s too many
MEEKER | Feb. 14 is known as Valentine’s Day, as it should be. But, as of two years ago, that day holds a different meaning for everyone affected by the Parkland High School shooting. It was supposed to be a normal school day but instead is now known as one[Read More…]
BIRTH …
Pavel and Brianne Borisov of Meeker, Colorado, would like to announce the birth of their son Aleksander Coulter Daniel Borisov, born Dec. 5, 2019, at The Memorial Hospital in Craig. He weighed 8 pounds 5 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long. He was welcomed home by big brother Maksim.[Read More…]
Town approves donations
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees revisited a request from the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District to share the cost for a study for future river enhancement projects. ERBM Executive Director Sean VonRoenn was present, along with ERBM board member Rob Baughman and, by phone, a[Read More…]
Obituary: Robert Daniel ‘Danny’ Medina
Robert Daniel ‘Danny’ Medina May 16, 1948 ~ Jan. 19, 2020 Robert Daniel “Danny” Medina of Paonia, Colorado, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, at the age of 71, surrounded by his family and friends. Celebration of life services will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at[Read More…]
Spring from The Tank …
“Spring from the Tank,” a premiere screening for a short documentary featuring Rangely’s The TANK Center for Sonic Arts and the Colorado Children’s Chorale, was held in the Rangely Jr./Sr. High School auditorium on Monday, Jan. 27 for the community. Film producer Donald Zuckerman of the Colorado Film Commission, TANK[Read More…]
Call Review: Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2020
Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2020 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 396 phone calls last week including 27 911 calls, 67 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 99 outgoing calls. A total of 142 calls for service were created, 67 for the Sheriff’s Office, 63 for MPD. Note the department breakdown[Read More…]
Cowboys improve to 5-3
MEEKER | It was an excellent weekend for Cowboy basketball. With two wins in as many games they’ve improved their league record to 5-3, and for the first time this season they have a winning record in the league. The 69-59 win over Plateau Valley on the Cowboys’ home court[Read More…]
Rangely boys split weekend games, 4-3 in league play
RANGELY | The Rangely High School boys’ basketball team split their league contests with Soroco and Hotchkiss last weekend. The Panthers spoiled Soroco’s Winterfest ceremonies on Friday with a 66-60 road win. The Panthers trailed 29-33 at halftime but outscored the Rams 20-10 in the third quarter to take a[Read More…]
Obituary: Gary Paul Rupp
Gary Paul Rupp June 9, 1940 ~ Jan. 31, 2020 Gary Paul Rupp (D.V.M., M.S.), the son of Paul Charles and Katheryn Francis (Smith) Rupp, was born on June 9, 1940, in Denver, Colorado. He passed away on Jan. 31, 2020, at his home near Oak, Nebraska, at the age[Read More…]
