MEEKER I The Blue Star Mothers of America is a nationwide service organization for moms with children serving in the military, including those in active duty, reserves, National Guard and those who are now veterans.
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School official: Old building would need to be ‘gutted’ for future use
RBC I At last week’s public meeting about a proposed justice center, a question arose about the condition of the Meeker Elementary School building. The school site was the county’s first choice for the location of a new justice center. However, some neighborhood residents don’t like the idea of a[Read More…]
MHS students asked to wear gold Friday
MEEKER I Students are encouraged to show their school spirit by wearing gold and attending the volleyball and football games Friday against county rival Rangely, said Aubrey Walsh of the Meeker High School Student Council.
Gifted students topic of Oct. 20 meeting
MEEKER I A focus group meeting dealing with gifted students will be held from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the Board of Education room at the Meeker School District office.
State supreme court to decide county’s use tax case
An ongoing dispute with ExxonMobil over the county’s application of its use tax, could be settled soon as the state’s highest court will hear oral arguments in the case Tuesday. Rio Blanco County will be represented by attorney Malcolm Murray of Denver, who has been handling the case for the[Read More…]
County now considering justice center sites in Rangely
RBC I County commissioners are keeping their options open. When it comes to selecting a site for a proposed justice center — providing expanded space for courtrooms and a jail — commissioners are still considering different locations.
Meeker Locals
It might be the busiest time of the year around here. The first rifle season starts this weekend, and already hunters from around the nation are swarming into the mountains around Meeker to claim their spot and start scouting their prey. We hope, the weather will cooperate this year, and[Read More…]
Obituary: Clarence W. Davis
Clarence William Davis was born Feb. 9, 1932, to Johnny Ceicle and Reba Faye (Green) Davis in Meeker. Clarence spent his childhood in Meeker and attended school there through the 12th grade.
Sharing a hunt brings back daughter’s love of outdoors
Two hours into her first archery elk hunt, Beckey Dowker was searching for cell service to call her daughters, Paige and Britaney, to let them know she had just killed her first elk with a bow.
Letter: Meeker Library is spoiling local patrons
Earlier this year while knocking around the downtown area of a much larger area city (which will go unnamed as I enjoy the restaurants and don’t wish to have ground glass mixed in my pasta), Cindy and I discovered what we thought was a branch library. I mean it had[Read More…]
Wedding Announcement: Rholl-Theos wedding
MEEKER | Mr. and Mrs. Vern Rholl and Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Theos are pleased to announce the marriage of their children.
Meeker whips West Grand, 56-0
MEEKER I Ask any football coach what he thinks about homecoming and you are likely to get mixed results.