County, Meeker, Rangely

RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago
• A lady and gentleman accompanied by an attendant and two pack horses passed through town about two weeks ago going up river. The entire party was on horseback and apparently rigged for a fishing trip. A cattleman met the party and recognized the gentleman as Editor Moore and the lady was undoubtely Mrs. Norton, the famous or infamous St. Louiselopers.
• A petition was received from the Meeker School Board asking for the closing of the alley running north and south through the school grounds in block 68. The petition was received, granted and the alley was declared abandoned.
• A saloon license was raised from $200 to $400 per year. It will go into effect the first of October and it meets with approval of the citizens generally, saloon people included.
• With this issue The Herald enters on the fourth year of its existance.

The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago
• Boy Scout meeting was called to order by Mr. Erickson and seven Scouts were present. They spent half the period studying and the other half to initiate Earl Freeman into the Tenderfoot Scouts.
• Meeker Fire Department was called to the Bar 7 Ranch on Wednesday of this week when the combination pump and milk house caught fire. The roof and ceiling of the building were burned, but the side walls and most of the contents were saved.
• With this issue, the Meeker Herald starts its fifty-fourth year, the first issue having appeared on Aug. 15, 1885.

The Meeker Herald — 25 years ago
• Members of Rio Blanco County Search and Rescue had their work cut out for them last week as they had to haul an injured Denver girl almost five miles on a stretcher down from West Lost Lake at night.
• The Meeker Lions Club elected officers for this coming year with Bob Bivens to take over the duties of president. The first and second vice president positions will be manned by Bill Richardson and Bren Sullivan; Cole Proctor will be the secretary while Joe Garrett will be the club’s treasurer. Lion Tamer is John Dickey while the club’s tail-twister will be Jon Whalin.

Rangely Times — 50 years ago
• Stanley Froderman, M.D. of Terre Haute, Ind., announced that he and his family will be moving to Rangely to set up medical practice soon as possible.
• Nathan Ivey, the college dean, was appointed as a vice chairman of the Boy Scout District Committee.
• Rangely’s Don Semingson, named a Colorado All-State tackle, arrived in Pueblo last week to begin drilling for the annual Colorado All-State Football Game.
• Rangely’s Civil Defense situation remains unsettled at this time, following receipt of a letter from J. Howard Bird, the district supervisor for the Bureau of Mines. The Bureau of Mines had recently made an inspection of the Staley mine and reported a number of conditions which, in their opinion, made the mine unsafe for use as a Civil Defense shelter.
• Members of the Rangely Lions Club and Jaycees devoted two and a half hours of work to building a fence around Hildenbrandt Park. Other plans for the park are planting trees, building an ice skating rink, a playground, a ball diamond and lighting of the park. Equipment was donated by Moon Lake Electric and Lloyd Hutchens.

Rangely Times — 40 years ago
• The Rio Blanco County Fair, August 21-22, promises to be the best ever. It begins Tuesday, August 21 at 8:30 a.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds.
• Invitations to bid on the first experimental mine deep into the oil shale beds of the White River Valley have been sent out to the prospective contractors. Site of the mine is near the confluence of Piceance Creek and the White River, some 25 miles east of Rangely.
• Lester White of Rangely and Helen Wilson of Seneca, Mo., announced the engagement of their daughter, Bonita Belle, to Clark K. Wilkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vaugh Wilkins of Jensen, Utah. The couple will wed Aug. 24 at the Jensen Chapel.
• Rio Blanco County has completed an extensive road signing project. The county commissioners offered a $300 reward for the information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone found damaging the road signs.

Rangely Times — 30 years ago
• Todd and Sandy Tullio of Rangely announced the birth of their son, Justin Tyler, on Aug. 15, 1983. He weighed 5 pounds 11 1/2 ounces and was 18 inches long.
• Oil and gas leasing activity on federal public lands in Colorado has dropped about 25 percent during the first six months, when compared with the same period of 1982, according to George C. Francis, the Colorado state director of the Bureau of Land Management.
• After a long discussion, it was decided to reimburse HBQ $12,000 for a share of the main water line construction to West Rangely. The new line goes down West Main to River Road and north along River Road to Route 64. The town was to reimburse HBQ for 50 percent of the cost of a six-inch line plus 100 percent of the difference between the six- and ten-inches on the portion they built.
• Michelle Ann Usery and Christopher Kevin Huber were married at 7 p.m. on June 3, 1983, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church.

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  • The Cowboys played in their first golf tournament in the spring at Chipeta, “it was a bit of a cloudy and windy day but it was awesome to see some grass and a golf course,” commented head coach Amanda Back. Vivian Brown, pictured on the left, broke 100 and shot a 94 and Jayda May second from right shot a 99. From the far right, excluding those that have been mentioned, Averee Woodward, Joelle Soler, Mia Pinzon, Aurora Stalling, and Kailynn Watson all played scramble. This was Pinzon’s, Stalling’s and Watson’s first tournament as Meeker High School girl golfers. “It’s going to be a great season,” ended Back.
  • Mountain Sage Therapeutics held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 640 Main St. in Meeker. Owners Teresa Wilde and Justin Noller offer movement, energy, and massage therapy for animals and their human companions. They are pictured here with the Chamber of Commerce and local citizens who attended. View their service on their website at www.mountainsagetherapeutics.abmp.com and contact them for an appointment 970-706-8445.
  • Members of the Rio Blanco Golf Association got a jump on spring this past week as volunteers shoveled and blew the snow off the greens. The winter’s snow and ice layers suffocate the fragile bent grass putting surfaces and getting the snow off allows Mother Nature to start her healing process earlier.
“For 50 years I’ve waited to see Meeker’s greens come out this nice,” said Jim Cook, who is returning to help at the course.” Hats off to Hunter and Matt Fellows who did an excellent job applying the snow mold preventative last fall which has made all the difference this year.”
Board members and volunteers are very hopeful that this will be a turnaround year for the local 9-hole course which plans an early April opening, weather permitting.
  • The 2024 Colorado State Champions hosted their annual awards banquet Sunday. Head Coach JC Watt and Assistant Coach Carl Padilla commented on this year’s team’s success as a product of work in the room, dedication by wrestlers and coaches, and a champion mentality. Read the story online at ht1885.com.
  • Once again, the Rangely High School lady Panthers basketball team battled their way to the state championship in Denver. They ended a wildly successful season the ninth-ranked 2A Division team in the state with a 35-29 loss on March 7 to Wiggins and a March 8 loss to Denver Christian 60-46. Bottom row: Aubrey Keeney, TyLee Fielder, Ashlynn Ducey, Miah Wren, Emmeree Wagner. Top row: Coach Lohry, Rachel Elder, Aubrianna Tapia, Addison Scott, Annika Cantrell, Ryann Mergelman, Kastyn Dembowski, Miley Chism. Coach Nate Terrin (in back) and Head Coach Jimmie Mergelman.
  • The Meeker High School girls’ basketball team hosted their basketball awards for the 2023-2024 season. (Left to right) Taylor Garcia earned Western Slope Honorable Mention, Ellie Hossack Western Slope Honorable Mention and Coach’s Mountain Climber awards, Rylee Sullivan Western Slope All-Conference and Ainsley Selle Western Slope Honorable Mention and Coach’s Gold Heart awards.
  • Barone Middle School history students consistently perform well at the annual History Day competition and this year was no exception. Thirty-one eighth graders traveled to Colorado Mesa University on March 9 for the regional competition. Three of the competitors will move on to the state competition in Denver on April 27. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
More freudenfreude, less schadenfreude… Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Herald Times! 🍀 According to the Census Bureau, over 31 million people - or 9.5%! - in America claim Irish ancestry! Everyone have a safe and fun Patty's Day celebrating your Irishness, real or honorary!
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The Cowboys played in their first golf tournament in the spring at Chipeta, “it was a bit of a cloudy and windy day but it was awesome to see some grass and a golf course,” commented head coach Amanda Back. Vivian Brown, pictured on the left, broke 100 and shot a 94 and Jayda May second from right shot a 99. From the far right, excluding those that have been mentioned, Averee Woodward, Joelle Soler, Mia Pinzon, Aurora Stalling, and Kailynn Watson all played scramble. This was Pinzon’s, Stalling’s and Watson’s first tournament as Meeker High School girl golfers. “It’s going to be a great season,” ended Back.
The Cowboys played in their first golf tournament in the spring at Chipeta, “it was a bit of a cloudy and windy day but it was awesome to see some grass and a golf course,” commented head coach Amanda Back. Vivian Brown, pictured on the left, broke 100 and shot a 94 and Jayda May second from right shot a 99. From the far right, excluding those that have been mentioned, Averee Woodward, Joelle Soler, Mia Pinzon, Aurora Stalling, and Kailynn Watson all played scramble. This was Pinzon’s, Stalling’s and Watson’s first tournament as Meeker High School girl golfers. “It’s going to be a great season,” ended Back.
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Mountain Sage Therapeutics held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 640 Main St. in Meeker. Owners Teresa Wilde and Justin Noller offer movement, energy, and massage therapy for animals and their human companions. They are pictured here with the Chamber of Commerce and local citizens who attended. View their service on their website at www.mountainsagetherapeutics.abmp.com and contact them for an appointment 970-706-8445.
Mountain Sage Therapeutics held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 640 Main St. in Meeker. Owners Teresa Wilde and Justin Noller offer movement, energy, and massage therapy for animals and their human companions. They are pictured here with the Chamber of Commerce and local citizens who attended. View their service on their website at www.mountainsagetherapeutics.abmp.com and contact them for an appointment 970-706-8445.
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Members of the Rio Blanco Golf Association got a jump on spring this past week as volunteers shoveled and blew the snow off the greens. The winter’s snow and ice layers suffocate the fragile bent grass putting surfaces and getting the snow off allows Mother Nature to start her healing process earlier.
“For 50 years I’ve waited to see Meeker’s greens come out this nice,” said Jim Cook, who is returning to help at the course.” Hats off to Hunter and Matt Fellows who did an excellent job applying the snow mold preventative last fall which has made all the difference this year.”
Board members and volunteers are very hopeful that this will be a turnaround year for the local 9-hole course which plans an early April opening, weather permitting.
Members of the Rio Blanco Golf Association got a jump on spring this past week as volunteers shoveled and blew the snow off the greens. The winter’s snow and ice layers suffocate the fragile bent grass putting surfaces and getting the snow off allows Mother Nature to start her healing process earlier. “For 50 years I’ve waited to see Meeker’s greens come out this nice,” said Jim Cook, who is returning to help at the course.” Hats off to Hunter and Matt Fellows who did an excellent job applying the snow mold preventative last fall which has made all the difference this year.” Board members and volunteers are very hopeful that this will be a turnaround year for the local 9-hole course which plans an early April opening, weather permitting.
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The 2024 Colorado State Champions hosted their annual awards banquet Sunday. Head Coach JC Watt and Assistant Coach Carl Padilla commented on this year’s team’s success as a product of work in the room, dedication by wrestlers and coaches, and a champion mentality. Read the story online at ht1885.com.
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Once again, the Rangely High School lady Panthers basketball team battled their way to the state championship in Denver. They ended a wildly successful season the ninth-ranked 2A Division team in the state with a 35-29 loss on March 7 to Wiggins and a March 8 loss to Denver Christian 60-46. Bottom row: Aubrey Keeney, TyLee Fielder, Ashlynn Ducey, Miah Wren, Emmeree Wagner. Top row: Coach Lohry, Rachel Elder, Aubrianna Tapia, Addison Scott, Annika Cantrell, Ryann Mergelman, Kastyn Dembowski, Miley Chism. Coach Nate Terrin (in back) and Head Coach Jimmie Mergelman.
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The Meeker High School girls’ basketball team hosted their basketball awards for the 2023-2024 season. (Left to right) Taylor Garcia earned Western Slope Honorable Mention, Ellie Hossack Western Slope Honorable Mention and Coach’s Mountain Climber awards, Rylee Sullivan Western Slope All-Conference and Ainsley Selle Western Slope Honorable Mention and Coach’s Gold Heart awards.
The Meeker High School girls’ basketball team hosted their basketball awards for the 2023-2024 season. (Left to right) Taylor Garcia earned Western Slope Honorable Mention, Ellie Hossack Western Slope Honorable Mention and Coach’s Mountain Climber awards, Rylee Sullivan Western Slope All-Conference and Ainsley Selle Western Slope Honorable Mention and Coach’s Gold Heart awards.
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Barone Middle School history students consistently perform well at the annual History Day competition and this year was no exception. Thirty-one eighth graders traveled to Colorado Mesa University on March 9 for the regional competition. Three of the competitors will move on to the state competition in Denver on April 27. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
Barone Middle School history students consistently perform well at the annual History Day competition and this year was no exception. Thirty-one eighth graders traveled to Colorado Mesa University on March 9 for the regional competition. Three of the competitors will move on to the state competition in Denver on April 27. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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