MEEKER | ERBM has many notable programs and projects that are often highlighted in this spotlight letter. However, there is also outstanding staff working behind the scenes every day to make our recreation and park district system the wonderful asset that it is today. The hard working and passionate professionals[Read More…]
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(Guest Column) Peer Perspective: Can we talk?
RBC | It doesn’t take too long to notice that there’s some rough things that go on in life. None of us are immune and all of us have a story to tell. The question that begs asking is this: do you have someone to tell it to? I can[Read More…]
Guest Column: Meeker School District update
MEEKER | Design work on the new Meeker School District Bus Garage continues. While building costs, potential site work, and utility costs present unique budgetary challenges for this facility, the school district remains committed to fulfilling the promises made in last fall’s bond election. Those promises included construction of a[Read More…]
Funeral Notice: Kimberly Seely Halcomb
Kimberly Seely Halcomb, formerly of Craig, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, at her home in Glenwood Springs. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Craig. Interment followed in Craig Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Operation[Read More…]
Back-to-school checklist: car seats and booster seats
RBC | As parents and children gather their back-to-school supplies, Car Seats Colorado is reminding parents and caregivers about the most important school supply that may not be on their lists—car seats and booster seats. Reducing the rate and severity of crashes for young people supports CDOT’s Whole System—Whole Safety[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Knowing where your tax dollars are going
Everyone likes to talk about who’s spending taxpayer money, but few taxpayers seem to know (or care) where their personal tax dollars go. We pay a lot of taxes, from income tax and sales tax and property tax, business taxes, payroll taxes, inheritance taxes, retirement taxes, capital gains taxes, excise[Read More…]
CNCC Community Ed art classes
MEEKER | Attention art lovers! Sketching Live Animals on Location (Wednesday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sketching Our Landmarks (Thursday, Sept. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) are separate one-day classes to be held the first week of September. For further information or to register for these classes, call 878-5227, email[Read More…]
Community Networking Aug. 26
RANGELY | The next community networking meeting will be Aug. 26 at noon on the CNCC campus. Christina Oxley with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will be presenting to the group about the services provided and ways the community can benefit. Please RSVP this month to Lisa Krueger[Read More…]
Obituary: Hildred Josephine Henry
Hildred Josephine Henry June 27, 1929 ~ July 20, 2019 Hildred Josephine Henry, 90, was born on June 27, 1929, in Meeker, Colorado, and grew up between the family ranch just outside Meeker and a log house in town called “The Garrison.” She was the daughter of Richard and Sara[Read More…]
County Beat: Aug. 22, 2019
RBC | Prior to the commissioners’ regular Rangely meeting on Tuesday, a brief work session was scheduled with Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Barbara Bofinger to update the commissioners on various topics. The department will be ordering insulated containers to keep home-delivered meals at an appropriate temperature thanks to[Read More…]
Letter: Dear Citizens of Rangely, ‘Way Outside of Ordinary’!
Dear Editor: As my second term on the Rangely School Board of Directors is coming to an end, I would like to take a moment to thank all of the people in this wonderful community who entrusted me to represent them! I truly believe in, and want to thank all[Read More…]
Firefighters continue suppression efforts on Elk Ridge Fire: expect increased traffic near Meadow Lake
MEEKER | Aug. 16, firefighters identified and began suppression efforts on a small fire approximately eight miles south of Buford. The fire is burning in difficult terrain with many dead and falling trees. Recent winds have made it dangerous for firefighters to complete mop-up operations because of falling and fallen[Read More…]
