Births

BIRTH …

Pavel and Brianne Borisov of Meeker, Colorado, would like to announce the birth of their son Aleksander Coulter Daniel Borisov, born Dec. 5, 2019, at The Memorial Hospital in Craig. He weighed 8 pounds 5 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long. He was welcomed home by big brother Maksim.[Read More…]

Birth: Lexi Josephine Purkey

Big sister Madee Purkey would like to announce the birth of her little sister Lexi Josephine Purkey. Born Dec. 23, 2019, to proud parents Jason and Brenda Purkey. Grandparents are Jay and Barbara Purkey of Meeker and Brent and Carol Rowles of Meeker. Courtesy Photo

Birth: Everly Jean Peters

Everly Jean Davis was born Oct. 23, 2019, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to parents Kaysyn Chintala and Justin Davis of Meeker. She weighed 5 lbs. 5 oz., and was 18 inches long. Grandparents are Becca and Alan Nielsen from Meeker, Greg and Roxie Chintala from Meeker,[Read More…]

Birth: Oaklyn Jo Bofinger

Oaklyn Jo Bofinger, 6 lbs., 1 oz., was born Oct. 16, 2019, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to parents Ava Ward of Colorado and David Bofinger of Washington. Maternal grandmother is Melissa Lawson of Colorado, maternal grandfather is Kenneth Ward of Colorado. Paternal grandparents are Brian and[Read More…]

Birth: Ackley Jean Peters

Ackley Jean Peters, daughter of Chance and Kelsey Peters of Rangely, Colorado, was born Nov. 21, 2017, at 3:40 a.m., at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was 6 lbs., 8 oz. and 19 inches long. Ackley is the great-great-granddaughter of Betty Mabon, great-granddaughter of Dave and Jean[Read More…]

Birth: Briar Alexandra Peters

Briar Alexandra Peters, daughter of Chance and Kelsey Peters of Rangely, Colorado, was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado at 5:47 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2019. She was 5 lbs., 11 oz. and 17-3/4 inches long. She is the great-great-granddaughter of Betty Mabon; great-granddaughter of Dave and[Read More…]

Birth …

Charles Kenneth Sutton and Abigail Urish of Rangely, Colo., would like to announce the birth of their son, Matthew Everett Weems Sutton. He was born March 12, 2019, at 10:32 a.m., at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. He weighed 7 pounds, 8.8 ounces and measured 19.25 inches. Grandparents are James and[Read More…]

BIRTH …

Lucas and Haley Turner of Rifle are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Jackson Alexander Turner, born Thursday, Jan. 24 at 8:30 a.m. at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colo. He weighed 7 lbs., 3.9 oz. and was 19 inches long. Jackson is welcomed by maternal[Read More…]

BIRTH …

Mathew and Shawnie Moody are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Knox Wayne Moody, who was born on Dec. 10, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. He weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. He is welcomed by his siblings: Sophia, Annabeth,[Read More…]

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  • The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
  • The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
  • 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.
  • You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week 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 Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 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.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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