RBC | Madi and Maclaine Shults represented Rio Blanco County and White River Livestock Club at a couple of judging contests held recently. On March 26, they hitched a ride with Bonnie Long’s club from Rangely to compete at the Casper College FFA/4-H Spring Contest in Wyoming.
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Letter: A missed opportunity
After attending the public meeting of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District on April 17, I came away feeling the board of directors missed great opportunities. They missed an opportunity to listen, take notes and to understand the concerns of landowners.
Meeker students participate in research project
MEEKER | A group of eight Meeker High School students spent spring break in Baja California Sur with Ecology Project International (EPI). During the nine-day program, they assisted with data collection for an ongoing research program, completed their own independent research projects, shared their experiences with peers at a local[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County receives Elk Foundation grant
RBC | Wildlife conservation projects in 14 Colorado counties have been selected to receive grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in 2010. The new RMEF funding, totaling $146,250, will affect Rio Blanco County, as well as Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Fremont, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Las Animas, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Park[Read More…]
Meeker crowns 2 at Turner tourney
MEEKER I More than 250 peewee wrestlers from the Western Slope and western Utah, competed in the Casey Turner Memorial tournament last Saturday in Meeker High School’s gymnasium.
Watershed group seeks public input
MEEKER – Watershed Conservation input forum, Thursday, April 29, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Kilowatt Korner, 233 6th St. Public input needed.
Sanitation district seeks to fill vacancy
MEEKER | The Meeker Sanitation District is seeking applicants to fill an opening on the board. Applicants must be a resident of, or own property in the Meeker Sanitation District to qualify.
Chambers announce members of week
RBC | This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Playa Del Rio Apartments. Last week’s was Roni Bibb, Mrs. Colorado International.
Water distict’s mission is a tough balancing act
MEEKER I Pursuing water rights and looking out for users’ interests at the same time can be a bit of a balancing act. But that’s exactly what the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District is charged to do. The group’s mission is to “maintain and manage its water rights for the[Read More…]
First tourney tees off Saturday at Meeker course
MEEKER | A three-man scramble Saturday will be the first tournament of the season at the Meeker Golf Course. “It’s a one-day deal, 27 holes,” said Meeker golf pro Jim Cook of the Shelton Welding-sponsored event. The following Saturday is the third annual Tucker Memorial Golf Tournament on May 1,[Read More…]
Beef Club, Sheep and Goat Growers meet
Sheep and Goat Growers: Morgan called the April 5 meeting to order. Taylor called roll and no minutes were read. Mason reported that we have $412.76 after we paid for advertising the jackpot. April 6 will be officer training at 5 p.m. We went over how to pick lambs and[Read More…]
Clearing the air: Residents question issues around water storage study efforts
Yellow Jacket board, property owners call meeting ‘productive’ MEEKER I Some questions were answered, some weren’t. But concerned landowners accomplished one of their main goals — they got a face-to-face meeting with members of the board of directors of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District.
