As local conservation districts from the northwest portion of Colorado, we would like to call attention to a serious natural resource problem here in our state and others in the West. The Bureau of Land Management is not in compliance with their management plan for wild horses. As a result,[Read More…]
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Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • A meeting of the taxpayers in School District No. 2 was held to consider levying a 2 mill tax for school purposes. Mr. Allsbrook gave the following figures for expenses: cash on hand to pay teacher, $230; cost of iron seats, $163.50;[Read More…]
Cowboys keep on rolling with Lake County win
MEEKER I Racking up big numbers hasn’t been the goal this season. Winning games is the goal. The Cowboys have been doing both. Two weeks ago, Meeker set its high mark for scoring for the season with a 50-19 win over the Class 5A Fruita Monument junior varsity.
Letter: Kimberly Halcomb says thanks to all
Thanks to all for your help in locating my husband and for the care that he received, from the ExxonMobil pumper to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office/EMS personnel, to Pioneers Medical Center and the St. Mary’s flight crew.
Loshbaugh to replace Hooker on Pioneers Medical Center board
MEEKER I Local business owner Avis Loshbaugh has been appointed to replace Pat Hooker on the board of directors of Pioneers Medical Center. Hooker, who is the administrator for the county, resigned his position on the hospital board.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is attorney Joe Fennessy. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Hayes Petroleum. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
Anna Banana Memorial Wildcat Invitational:
Held Saturday, Oct. 2 at Fruita: Rangely results Boys varsity William Scoggins 19th 17:27
‘Senior Splash’ gives older folks chance to use Meeker Rec pool
MEEKER I The pool at the Meeker Recreation Center isn’t popular just with kids. Adults enjoy it, too. “A lot of people think of the swimming pool as being full of kids,” said Layne Pearce, an aquatic fitness instructor and personal trainer on the recreation center staff. “There are very[Read More…]
Letter: Meeker school board against anti-tax votes
This year’s general election has three measures on its ballot that warrant discussion. It’s critical that the public understand the implications of the proposed Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101 before they vote on them.
Letter: Thanks to Officer Mike Washburn
As an EMT and a citizen of Meeker, I would like to send a special “thank you” to Mike Washburn for all the times he goes above and beyond the call of duty. When Mike is on duty and available, he always answers an EMS/fire page with the stopping of[Read More…]
The Commish
Commissioner-elect Bolton ‘trying to get a handle on things’ MEEKER I Shawn Bolton won’t be sworn in as Rio Blanco County’s newest commissioner until January. But even when he officially takes office, he’ll still be a businessman at heart. “I’m not a politician,” Bolton said “I’m a businessman.”
Groundbreaking Monday for 4-H building
RBC I A groundbreaking ceremony for a new 4-H multi-purpose building at the fairgrounds will be held at noon Monday. To RSVP, call the 4-H Extension office at 878-9490.
