Rangely students returned to school this week at all three schools. See the new year update and photos of new teaching staff on Page 6A of this week’s paper. Brittny Campos/Kandis Dotson/Roxie Fromang photos
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Highway 13 construction update
MEEKER | For the week of Aug. 12, work on Highway 13 continues with two work zones, north and south of Rio Blanco CR 5. Motorists will encounter continued single-lane, alternating travel with a pilot car from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and a 12-foot width restriction, from 6 a.m[Read More…]
Community Calendar: August 15, 2019
– Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Thursday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. $5 at gate, 12 and under at 65+ free! Nightly raffle. – Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Meeker Veteran’s Community Center. 290 4th Street. Adults 55+, stop by for refreshments and[Read More…]
Classifieds: August 15, 2019
Ads for 8/15/19 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** Lodging Tax quarterly meeting, Tuesday, August 27th @ 3:00 pm at Elk Mountain Inn Applications for project funds must be submitted by August 23, 2019. Drop off at Elk Mountain Inn or call 970-260-3302 Open Range Cowboy Church of Meeker Every Sunday, 6:00 in the evening[Read More…]
Public Notices: August 15, 2019
RIO BLANCO COUNTY EMPLOYEES TOTAL GROSS SALARY PAID IN JUNE 2019. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION DURING JUNE WAS 50% OF GROSS SALARY. TITLE, GROSS SALARY Airport Coordinator, 104.52 Assessor, 6,728.08 Assr Appraiser, 3,198.00 Assr Cartographer I, 4,116.67 Assr Chief Appraiser, 2,535.00 Assr Office Asst, 2,946.67 Assr Office Asst,[Read More…]
CDOT hosting telephone town hall Aug. 15 to discuss transportation in Intermountain and Northwest Colorado
RBC | The Colorado Department of Transportation will seek input on transportation issues of importance to residents in the Intermountain and Northwest regions of Colorado during a telephone town hall on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. The conversation is part of the agency’s Your Transportation Plan initiative that began[Read More…]
Cowboy poetry show in Craig Aug. 24
CRAIG | The International Western Music association of Colorado will be presenting a Cowboy Poetry show Saturday, Aug. 24 from 7-9 p.m. at the Luttrell Barn Cultural Center, 411 Emerson St. in Craig. Tickets sold at the door are $15 for adults, children 10 and under free. For more information call 970-824-6761.
Days Gone By: August 8, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The children of the late Henry Smith request The Herald to tender their sincere thinks [sic] to friends and neighbors for many acts of kindness and consolation rendered during the long illness and after the death of their father. – James Kinney has[Read More…]
(OPED) Loose Ends: Pedestrian Thoughts
MEEKER | As another school year begins, I have been having pedestrian thoughts. Literally, thoughts about walking. Trying to cross a busy street in both rural and urban areas these days can be a nightmare for one reason—texting while driving. While there are specific zones set aside for walkers, everyone[Read More…]
Ya-Ya’s thrift and consignment shop now open in Meeker
MEEKER | Lacey Richardson Morales is no stranger to running a thrift and consignment shop. She started helping her great-grandmother Lena Richardson in her thrift shop in downtown Meeker almost 30 years ago. That experience is part of the inspiration behind the name of Meeker’s newest thrift and consignment shop:[Read More…]
Regional rep for Bennet in Rangely Aug. 20
RBC | Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invites residents from Rio Blanco County to meet with Alyssa Logan, Bennet’s Regional Representative in Rangely Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 3-7 p.m. at Rangely Town Hall, 209 E. Main St., Rangely, Colorado. Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs,[Read More…]
Mine rescue team takes top honors in Craig competition
RANGELY | Blue Mountain Energy’s Deserado “Silver” mine rescue team participated in the 28th annual Coal Mine Rescue, First Aid and Bench Contest in Craig July 15-18. Nine teams from Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming gathered to compete for ranking. The teams are judged and scored by officials[Read More…]
