RBC | Support for Blueprint 2.0 and Trade Zone The commissioners agreed to send a letter to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trades supporting the Colorado Blueprint 2.0 Program. They believe the program is focused on supporting rural communities They also approved a letter to the Grand[Read More…]
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Panthers undefeated heading into bye week
RANGELY | The Panthers hosted the 2-0 Vail Christian Saints last Friday. Off to a hard-nosed start, the Saints received the ball and took up the whole first quarter. They finished at the opening of the second quarter with a 2-yard run and two point conversion to jump out on top[Read More…]
Letter: False rumors and lies
Dear Editor: I am now sure of where the false rumors and lies that are being spread about me are coming from. I’ve been told by several people that they came out of my office so they thought they could be true. Yes, they have been coming out of my[Read More…]
Obituary: Mary Louise Olree
Mary Louise Olree May 16, 1928 ~ Sept. 14, 2018 Mary Louise was born to Rush and Gladys Montgomery on May 16, 1928. She was raised in Jack County, Texas, with her three sisters and three brothers: Lina Belle, Mildred, Dotty, John, Lewis and Guy. She met the love of[Read More…]
Schools strive to feed students
RBC | Any parent or school teacher can tell you that before a child is able to learn, their primary needs, including nutrition, must be met. As local schools recognized the growing number of hungry students they have instituted a variety of programs to help battle student hunger. “It is very[Read More…]
Meeker board of trustees begins 2019 prelim budget discussions
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees received an estimated 2019 budget for preliminary review Tuesday, prompting a lengthy discussion. The 2019 budget, as proposed, will again require the town to delve into its reserves, which at one point averaged $8-10 million. If all the money budgeted is spent in 2019, it[Read More…]
Cowboys fall to Badgers 25-16
MEEKER | Meeker Cowboy football was on the road last weekend, making a trip over the mountains to Limon, Colo. In search of a victory over the Badgers after last November’s defeat in the playoffs, the Cowboys came up short, losing 25-16. “The kids did a nice job,” commented head coach[Read More…]
FFA Donkey Ball returns to Meeker
MEEKER | Come out and support the Meeker FFA Tuesday, Sept. 25, and enjoy watching a rousing game of donkey ball, a pulled pork dinner, free donkey rides at half time for the first 150 kids under 12 with a ticket who attend with a paying adult, a kiss the donkey[Read More…]
HISTORY ON REPEAT …
The Museum of Northwest Colorado—Craig shared this photo of a wildfire just above town in Meeker sometime during the 1920s-30s. MUSEUM OF NORTHWEST COLORADO | COURTESY PHOTO
Letter: Thanks to WREA voters
Dear Editor: I’d like to extend my sincerest thanks to all those who supported me in my recent election to the WREA Board of Directors. Your trust, support and encouragement mean a lot to me. I’d also like to thank everyone who participated by voting in the election, whichever candidates[Read More…]
Letter: S’fest successful because of community
Dear Editor: This year’s Septemberfest was a huge success because of all the volunteer help and from many who put service before themselves!
Editor’s Column: How many sides are there?
I‘m not one of those wives who automatically “likes” her husband’s Facebook posts just because, but this week Pat wrote something that has stayed with me: “They may demand that you choose a side, but how can you when they only see two and you see in 3D?” If that[Read More…]
