Three stellar performances of “Mary Poppins, Jr.” treated Meeker residents last weekend. The classic musical, presented by the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group and the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District. This was the ninth annual musical presented by the CSYTG since the[Read More…]
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Willy Wonka …
Tuesday, Nov. 13, the talent of the Rangely High School drama class was on full display as the students took the stage in the high school’s production of “Willy Wonka.” The play was an adaptation of the book, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl. The cast—which[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: The grateful pessimist
For brief periods in my life I’ve attempted to be an optimist—someone who expects the best, is hopeful for the future and has faith in the good of humanity in general. Optimism is supposed to be good for you, mentally and physically. My forays into optimism never last long. Circumstances[Read More…]
“How to Start a Business” workshop
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco County Small Business Development Center will be holding a free “How to Start A Business” Workshop in Rangely on Friday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rangely Town Hall. Lunch will be provided. For more information visit the RBC SBDC Facebook page[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 22, 2018
– Meeker Recreation Center Holiday Hours: Meeker Recreation Center and pool will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 22-23. ERBM Recreation and Park District 970-878-3403. – RBC Fair Board meeting Nov. 29, 6 p.m. at the Rangely Annex Building. – Crafts class for middle school through high school teens.[Read More…]
Public Notices: November 22, 2018
Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District Notice of Proposed Budget Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District (dba Pioneers Medical Center) Board of Directors for the budget year 2019. A budget hearing for the proposed 2019[Read More…]
Classifieds: November 22, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** Shopping locally for Christmas? Check out THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY for jewelry, ceramics & fine handcrafted items. Wed-Sat, 11:00-5:30 592 Main, Meeker. Upstairs Retirement is boring so I’m reopening my shop for all your sewing needs. For an appointment call 970-878-3193 Lee Light (The Seamstress) The Rangely Food Bank is[Read More…]
CNCC cleans up part of Hwy. 64
RANGELY | Nearly 60 students and athletes from Colorado Northwestern Community College came together Nov. 4, to clean up Highway 64 near campus. The Beta Epsilon Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa sponsors a stretch of the highway and cleans it every semester. That Sunday was not the sunniest of[Read More…]
Support the Meeker Education Foundation on Colorado Gives Day Dec. 4
MEEKER | What is Colorado Gives Day? Community First Foundation and FirstBank will present the 2018 Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, Dec. 4. All charities listed on ColoradoGives.org, including the Meeker Education Foundation, have met the high standards of Community First Foundation’s screening. They are recognized by the Internal Revenue[Read More…]
Throw out that romaine lettuce!
RBC | If you were planning on enjoying a salad with your Thanksgiving feast, you might be better off with the sweet potatoes or the green bean casserole. The Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a food safety alert Tuesday, Nov. 20, after 32 people[Read More…]
Winter travel safety tips
RBC | Before winter weather arrives in earnest, it is highly recommended that you prepare your car or truck for winter travel. A well-equipped vehicle has adequate tires, tire chains, tow rope, sand or cat litter for traction, shovel, tool kit, windshield scraper and brush, battery cables, first aid kit,[Read More…]
The rise of the Fourth Sector
RBC | Moffat County Commissioner Ray Beck, who has served as the chair of the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) since 2017, opened the Economic Development Summit at CNCC in Rangely last Friday citing the mission activities of the organization. Beck emphasized AGNC’s desire to advance and educate at[Read More…]
