Eckert News

Eva Luella Eckert of Fort Collins died on June 24, 2008. Eva was born on Nov. 7, 1913, in Green Township, Ohio, to A.F. and Mary J. Moon.

If the Cedar Mesa Grade road improvements project is undertaken as envisioned it will be a big project, and a lot of local residents don't think it needs to be done at all.

Colorado Daily Staff Report Originally published 03:05 p.m., May 27, 2008 Updated 03:08 p.m., May 27, 2008 Sheriff's deputies arrested Bradley Lee Eckert, 48, of Boulder, in connection with a suspected arson ...

Dave Smith, a former Orchard City town administrator and town clerk, was the unanimous choiceA by the town board to fill an unexpired two-year term vacancy on the town board.

Former Paonia resident, Margaret Ann Graham , 72, Delta, died May 20, 2008, at Willow Tree Care Center.

This Friday evening will be the unveiling of the top 10 short stories in the Blue Sage North Fork Valley Writers Anthology Short Story Writing Contest.

“You don't want to be the cause for flooding your neighbor's property”

Minor flooding occurred along Surface Creek in Orchard City on Monday, May 12. According to Ron Rich, Surface Creek overflowed its banks early Monday morning, flooding the north end of Horizons West Mobile Home ... via Delta County Independent

Colorado's Brent Vaughn set a CU record and notched the fastest time by a collegian this year in the 5,000 meters when he finished in 13 minutes, 18.46 seconds Sunday night in the Payton Jordan Cardinal ... via Daily Camera

“However, there are still wet and icy spots in shady locations and some sandy locations. Recpath users should exercise caution in these areas.”

Summit County's paved recreational pathway system is plowed and open for use by cyclists, walkers and other nonmotorized users, according tothe county's open space department. via Summit Daily News

From The Delta County Indenpendent : "District court judge Charles Greenacre has named two Orchard City men to four-year terms on the board of the Grand Mesa Water Conservancy District. via John Orr

“Thumbs up from Rivendell School to all the community members who have contributed their pennies to our ongoing 'Pennies For Peace”

'National Center for Craftsmanship wishes to thank Overland Sertoma for its generous contribution of $2,500 toward its deconstruct skilled trades training program for local community youth and volunteers. via Fort Collins Coloradoan

Colorado senior Billy Nelson recorded the fastest collegiate mark on the season in the 3,000-meter steeplechase Friday night at the Mt. via Daily Camera

“Today was a big step forward for us”

Heading into Saturday's Potts Invitational, Stephen Pifer had not raced since the end of November, when he earned All-American status by placing 34th in the 2007 NCAA Cross Country Championships. via Daily Camera

“Creating one unified voice will be valuable”

Twenty-some years after mountain biking took the Roaring Fork Valley by storm, its disciples finally have a voice to look out for their interests. via Summit Daily News

“We paid $700,000 for the building and $300,00 for the land and improvements”

Orchard City may not have a post office or main street, but it has a new Town Hall that's paid for and thriving. via The Grand Junction Sentinel

“This year the event will be Thursday, July 17, at the Silverthorne Pavilion. We are in the process of identifying major items to be auctioned. If anyone has items to donate, please let us know.”

Friends of the Swan Mountain Recpath are well on their way to raising the private funds needed to plan and build the next section of the path to Sapphire Point. via The Summit County Journal

Family and friends continue to mourn the loss of a 2 1/2 year old boy who died Wednesday in house fire. via KKCO-TV Grand Junction

“We can't really determine if it was a wiring problem”

A house fire that killed 2-year-old Stoney Bridgeo in Eckert on Wednesday likely started from an electric baseboard heater, Delta County Undersheriff Mark Taylor said Friday. via The Grand Junction Sentinel

The young victim of a house fire in Eckert is being identified as a 2 1/2-year-old boy.

The Montrose Daily Press reports Stoney Bridgeo died in the blaze that broke out at his home Wednesday.

Fire crews arrived shortly after noon and learned the boy was still inside, but they couldn't gain entry to the house because of extreme heat.

Firefighters located the boy after the fire was out.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation, but Delta County Undersheriff Mark Taylor says authorities have no reason to believe the fire was anything other than "a tragic accident." Read more