USFS Photo: Photo taken on the evening of August 11, 2018 of helicopter operations on the Cabin Lake Fire. A Type 1 Helicopter worked in coordination with ground crews to conduct water bucket drops on hot spots to slow and check the fire spread.
In what is becoming a busy fire season, a Wyoming Hotshot on the Wilson Fire north of Meeker ignites the interior of a burn unit during backburn procedures. A flare makes it easier to ignite fire in areas of the unit more difficult to access on foot and helps keep firefighters safe.
Striegel keeps his Drug Court completion certificate framed in his living room as a reminder of what he’s accomplished beating drug addiction. Jen Hill Photo
Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
The Rangely Panthers track and field team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Phil Wertman Invitational. Catch up online at ht1885.com.
Natalie Kracht took first in her 100M heat for the MHS Cowboys at the Glenwood Springs Invitational last weekend. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
