RBC | Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, and unfortunately, that means more impaired drivers on Colorado roads. While Coloradans spend time with their friends and families, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and statewide law enforcement agencies will ramp up DUI[Read More…]
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Sharpshooters take home turkeys and more
MEEKER | The 2018 Kenny Johnson Memorial Turkey Shoot held Nov. 18 at the Meeker Sportsman’s Club Shooting Range from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The weather was beautiful, attendance was good, and everybody had a great time in the various events. Having fun is the whole purpose of this event.[Read More…]
Holiday Meeker Market Dec. 7-8
MEEKER | Stop by to browse items from arts and crafts vendors, commercial and manufacturing vendors, direct sales and home party merchandisers, farmers market and food item vendors, traditional heritage trades, goat milk soaps and candles, health and wellness, woodworking. Friday, Dec. 7 from 12-6 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 8[Read More…]
Outdoor rec presentation Nov. 30
RANGELY | Please join us on Nov. 30 for a presentation focused on Rangely’s Outdoor Recreation plan. Rio Blanco County and the Town of Rangely have partnered with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and the University of Colorado to produce a strategy to grow the outdoor recreation industry in[Read More…]
Death Notice: Alvin ‘Butch’ Jones
Alvin ‘Butch’ Leroy Jones Oct. 21, 1949 ~ Nov. 18, 2018 Alvin “Butch” Jones, of Meeker, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, at Pioneers Medical Center. Obituary to follow next week.
Meeker Town Administrator resigns in executive session
MEEKER | TOWN ADMINISTRATOR SUBMITS RESIGNATION Meeker will begin the search for a new town administrator following the resignation of Scott Meszaros. Meszaros replaced longtime town administrator Sharon Day following her retirement in 2012. Meszaros submitted his resignation Wednesday, Nov. 14 during an executive session of the board. The board appointed[Read More…]
More questions than answers in extension office audit
RBC | Following Rio Blanco County/Colorado State Extension Agent (CSU) Bill Ekstrom’s retirement this year, at the request of interim RBC Extension Agent Carla Farrand and according to CSU Extension policy, a coordinated review of the financial accounts in the RBC Extension Office was conducted Oct. 4-6 by CSU Extension Assistant[Read More…]
NEW ARRIVAL …
Scott and Cortney Aldridge would like to announce the birth of their baby boy Brek Toren Aldridge, born at 4:31 p.m. on Nov. 7. Brek weighed 6.13 pounds and was 19 inches long. Big siblings Kyden, Kinley and Makelle sure love and adore him. Grandparents are Dennis and Torrie Cook[Read More…]
Enter the Parade of Lights
MEEKER | This year the festivities will begin Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. with the Courthouse Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights. Enjoy the Christmas choir, hot chocolate and cookies and more. Brought to you by the Chamber of Commerce, Pioneers Healthcare Foundation, White River Electric Assoc., and Horizons[Read More…]
Community Networking Meeting Nov. 27
RANGELY | Then Community Networking Meeting is fast approaching. Please join us on No. 27from 12-1:30 p.m. Presenting will be CNCC’s Instruction Department. The college would like to take this time to gain insight from community member regarding our current programs as well as programs the community would like CNCC[Read More…]
Letter: Epsilon Chi celebrates successful ESA bazaar
Dear Editor: The Epsilon Chi Chapter of ESA would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our donors, helpers and volunteers at our annual Holiday Bazaar held on Nov. 11. This Bazaar could not have happened without your help. Parkview Elementary has allowed us to use their[Read More…]
Try ‘Fresh Air Friday’ this year
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is renewing its tradition of opening its parks to free entry on the day after Thanksgiving. CPW welcomes you to join us in celebrating Fresh Air Friday on Nov. 23, transforming a day traditionally spent more on material goods and leftovers into a day spent appreciating nature[Read More…]
