Spencer Joseph Wagner Aug. 1, 1983 ~ Oct. 3, 2018 Spencer Joseph Wagner came into this world just after midnight on Aug. 1, 1983. He left this earth just after noon on Oct. 3, 2018, at the age of 35. He had worked all night at his job, and on[Read More…]
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Several 4-H events in Oct., Nov.
RBC | Meeker 4-H Enrollment Night will be Tuesday, Oct. 16, in the 4-H Community Building from 5-8 p.m. There will be a chili dinner available and leaders will be available to discuss their clubs with parents of existing and new members. 4-H is open to anyone between the ages[Read More…]
Rangely rally against Prop 112
RANGELY | On Wednesday, Oct. 17 the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the Colorado Rural Energy Action Council to host a “No on Prop 112 Rally.” The rally, which will be held outside of the Rangely Auto Museum from 2-3 p.m., is aimed at encouraging voters to[Read More…]
Candidate forum for contested races
MEEKER | There will be a candidate forum Monday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Meeker High School auditorium for the two contested county races that will be on the ballot: one county commissioner seat and the county clerk and recorder. The forum is hosted by the MHS Student[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Grief serves a purpose
I can’t write a letter to the editor, as folks do, so this is it: the editor’s letter to all of you who have reached out to us this week in our time of loss and sorrow. My week has been studded with random quotes from “Gone With the Wind.” On[Read More…]
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NRCS announces application cutoff date for 2019 state and national EQIP enrollment
Submit your paperwork by Friday, October 19 RBC | Colorado landowners have until Friday, Oct. 19 to submit an application for enrollment into the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Eligible applications received after the cutoff period may be considered during a later time and will be[Read More…]
Community Ed Classes starting soon
MEEKER | CNCC’s Social Media Marketing class will help get the word out regarding your business on social media platforms: Monday, Oct. 15-Nov. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. GED Prep will begin Oct. 22. For further information or to register, call 878-5227, email [email protected] or stop by the office at 345 Sixth[Read More…]
CORRECTION
MEEKER | The names of the other four Rangely Karaoke Club members were not included in last week’s article. They are: Brynn Wagner, Jami Jaramillo, Chris Hielman and Dani Kinney, along with club founder Steve Osborn, whose name we inadvertently added an “e” to. We regret the error.
CNCC grows Rangely agriculture program
RANGELY | More than 10 years ago the Rangely campus of Colorado Northwestern Community College began the exploring the addition of an agriculture program for students. What started with only an equine focus has grown to include a variety of agricultural topics and options to benefit students from an assortment of[Read More…]
Shults honored for 25 years of livexstock judging coaching
MEEKER | Clint Shults, Rio Blanco County 4-H Livestock Judging Coach of 23 years (25 total) was honored last Thursday as Leader of the Year at the Meeker 4-H Achievement night. Shults began his judging career in 1983 in Texas, moved back to Meeker in 1984 under the direction of Brent[Read More…]
Rangely board approves draft budget
RANGELY | Draft Budget Approval The board approved a 2019 draft budget. The final budget will likely be approved near the end of the year. In draft form general fund revenues are anticipated to be down by approximately $56,000 as compared to 2018 while general fund expenses are anticipated to[Read More…]
