MEEKER I If you did not receive a CodeRed emergency call during the town of Meeker water emergency last week and you have Internet access, go to http://www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/sheriff/ and click onto the CodeRed logo and enter your address, phone, cell phone and e-mail address.
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Opinion: Anderson continues grandmother’s Memorial Day tradition
Patty Anderson is continuing a tradition started by her grandmother. The day before Memorial Day, Patty and other family members and friends will go to two of the little-known cemeteries in the county and decorate the graves for the holiday.
Meeker athletes bring home nine state medals
MEEKER I This year’s state track meet showcased some state records, the introduction of disabled athlete events and very strong winds on Saturday. Meeker kids qualified in 11 events and placed 17th out of the 100 plus schools in the 2A division.
Meeker educators to attend academy
MEEKER I Three Meeker Elementary School teachers — Paulette Hanks, Deb Omer and Renay Mobley — have been chosen to attend the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy.
New Arrival: Nicodemus Timothy Goodson
Nicodemus Timothy Goodson Colin and Maureen Goodson are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Nicodemus Timothy, on April 19, 2010, at 6:53 p.m. in Portland, Ore. Nico weighed 7 pounds, 14.6 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Twyla and Jay D. Jensen and Vaughn Moodie[Read More…]
Letter: Rio Blanco County Fair will be here soon
With flowers blooming, garden vegetables being planted, and kids working with their 4-H projects, we know (or hope) that summertime is just around the corner. The Rio Blanco County Fair Board works hard every year to plan a wonderful community event, the Rio Blanco County Fair.
Loose Ends: Shortcuts make for short fuses
“Get out of my yard!” the angry male voice drifted across the wide expanse of green grass. “Oh, I knew you wouldn’t mind,” the woman answered, but stopped talking when she looked up to see the man wasn’t laughing. He went back into the house.
Playoff determines Tucker champions
MEEKER I A good coach can always bring the best out in his athletes and the late Bob Tucker was known for doing just that, whether on a football or baseball field or basketball court. And the best came out of the golfers in the third annual Bob Tucker Memorial[Read More…]
Letter: Immigration fight should be about law
There has been quite the debate amongst a lot of people regarding the new Arizona Immigration Bill 1070. With all media fervor and political rhetoric aside, what does U.S. Code Title 8, Section 1325 say?
Faculty versus seniors Sunday at MHS gym
MEEKER | The annual faculty versus seniors basketball game will be at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Meeker High School gym, followed by the alumni games at 7 p.m. If there are enough alumni, there will be two games — “Young guns” and “old-timers.”
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Western Slope (FSBO) For Sale By Owner. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber honoree is Sweetbriar. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
Patriot Act represents largest loss of liberty
I find that I am extremely confused by a current political movement. Perhaps you, your staff or your readers could help me to understand. I see and hear a great deal about a Tea Party. At their rally there was a sign which said, “Liberty once lost is lost forever.”[Read More…]
