MEEKER | Meeker’s Jacob Phelan has been named to the Dean’s List at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D., for the Fall 2018 semester. Phelan is studying business administration. To make the Dean’s List, he had to maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
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Volunteer for a local board or commission
RBC | This is the second in a three article series reviewing the purpose of 10 panels to which the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will be making appointments at its regular Jan. 28 meeting. Each of these 10 boards have vacancies. We also intend to provide some information as[Read More…]
Obituary: Kathleen Marie Sands
Kathleen Marie Sands Aug. 22, 1939 ~ Dec. 25, 2018 K a t h l e e n Marie (Kay) Sands, née Mullen, 79, of Phoenix, Ariz., died on Dec. 25, 2018, in A l e x a n d r i a , Va., from complications of heart and[Read More…]
Personnel concerns topic of BOCC executive session
RBC | The Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) called a special meeting Wednesday, Jan. 3, specifically to hear personnel-related concerns in an executive session. Commissioners Si Woodruff and Jeff Rector were in attendance, as well as outgoing Board Chair Shawn Bolton. As the meeting began, road and bridge[Read More…]
Eskelson named to Dean’s List at CSC
MEEKER | Julia Eskelson of Meeker was one of 371 Chadron State College students who met requirements for the Fall 2018 Dean’s List by earning at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of coursework during[Read More…]
Take your business online workshop
RANGELY | The internet has changed the way businesses reach their customers in so many ways that managing an online presence can feel overwhelming. Learn how to end the stress and create a digital marketing strategy that works for you. Friday, Jan. 25 from 12-1:30 p.m. at Rangely Town Hall.[Read More…]
Obituary: Billie Thomas Back
Billie Thomas Back May 3, 1944 ~ Jan. 1, 2019 B i l l i e Thomas Back, 74, of Roosevelt, Utah, passed away Jan. 1, 2019 at his home. Billie was born May 3, 1944 in Meeker, Colo., to Willie Ernest and Faye Dee Baker Back. He married Sylvia[Read More…]
Cook likely choice for town manager
MEEKER | The Meeker Town Board of Trustees met for the first time this year on Jan. 2. After routine business, the board addressed the request for reimbursement from Beverly and Dick Prosence for the loss of six mature cottonwoods on their Water Street properties associated with the Findlay Trailer[Read More…]
Changes to state liquor law prompts discussion for Rangely Board of Trustees at first 2019 meeting
RANGELY | Konnie Billgren from the Rangely Chamber of Commerce updated the Rangely Board of Trustees on the OHV Rally at the board’s first meeting of the year. A contract has been made with BLM for the next five years in regards to the OHV Rally. This will drop the[Read More…]
Walsh receives Bachelor of Science
MEEKER | Meeker’s Jennifer Walsh received her Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in agricultural business, from Iowa State University during the fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 14-15, 2018.
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Rangely violin students Adeline Hill, 9, and Tyson Barnes, 11, performed a Christmas recital with instructor Lisa Hatch last week. COURTESY PHOTO
How to start a business workshop
RANGELY | This free workshop is a two-hour overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your company, including business licensing requirements, the business planning process and business financing options. Thursday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rangely Town Hall. RSVP online at http://bit.ly/2VBYLZJ[Read More…]
