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Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago
• Mrs. Fred Gregory will serve supper at the hall on Christmas night. An excellent supper is promised the dancers, and the charge for the same will be 75 cents each, which is not high considering the expense and disadvantages Mrs. Gregory will have to work under.
• H. M. Dreifuss is now a school director, which, by the way, is Morris’ first public office. Remember, Morris, that they eyes of the public are on you and your faithful performance of the duties now incumbent on you will be their guide when you come up for political preferment.
• Mr. Keesey, who has just completed our new school house, informed the Herald scribe the other day that he could find oil within a mile and half of the post-office. Mr. Keesey has had experience in the Pennsylvania oil regions and knows an oil-containing outcropping when he sees it. He will give the matter due attention in the spring.

The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago
• A. J. Bloomfield left Monday for Glenwood Springs, where he expected to spend a couple of days taking treatment for his leg. His son, Lloyd Bloomfield, drove him over and back.
• Claude Rees and his son, Humber, were over from their ranch on Government Creek last Friday to visit fiends and take in the Stray Day activities. Mr. Rees is secretary of the Western Slope Stockgrowers Association.
• Donald Metzger, who is located with the General Electric company in New York state, came home this week with his mother, who has been taking treatments at Rochester, Minn. They will enjoy the Christmas holidays with Mr. Metzger and other Meeker relatives and friends.
• Mr. and Mrs. James Conto were over from New Castle last Friday and Saturday, taking in Stray Day and the dance. Mr. Conto bought the association calves again this year and had them trucked to his New Castle ranch on Saturday.
• Alex Carstens was over from Craig last Friday to visit the family and take in the dance. He has been working the last two weeks in Craig on the new theater building, which they have remodeled and expect to open Christmas Day.

The Meeker Herald — 25 years ago
• For the Christmas holiday, Jennifer Moore and daughter Kate will join their husband and father, John Moore, an employee of Pennzoil Oil in Neola, Utah. Following Christmas, the two plan to drive to Steamboat Spring to spend the rest of the school vacation visiting relatives including the Moores’ daughter, Stephanie, a freshman student at CSU.
• Mrs. Metzger returns from Hawaii. Evelyn Metzger recently returned from her second great trip to the Hawaiian Islands. Her first, in June, was with her daughter, Kristy. This time, she went with her son, Bill, his wife, Sherry, son Kyle and Sherrie’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Nelson. The family then flew over to the big island of Hawaii, where they again rented a car and for two full days drove around that entire island, enjoying the interesting places there, including the huge hole left from the Kilauea volcano and a few more recent ones with several places still smoking.
• Coming in for a Christmas visit on Dec. 23 at the Vic Douglass home was their daughter, Rhonda Puseman, her husband, Ray, and their two children, Adam and Cody, of Bellevue, Neb., and Majorie Robinson of Fort. Morgan. Their visit will extend thru Dec., 31. Joining them from Vernal, Utah, on Christmas Day will be their daughter, Diana Capps, son Joe and Marvin Capps.
• Stacey Whitaker, who has been attending Texas Tech in Lubbock, Tex., arrived home Thursday of last week and will remain here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Whitaker through Jan. 16. Stacy, an elementary education major, will not be returning to Lubbock as she’s made plans to transfer to West Texas State at Canyon.

Rangely Times — 50 years ago
• Tulsa, Okla., on Dec. 18 – David L. Justus, a 25-year- old Rangely Jaycee, was named one of the nation’s top five recruiters in a membership drive recently conducted by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce. He will receive an expense-paid trip to Santa Monica, Calif., on Jan. 23-25 for his activity.
• Albert Henry Jacobs, age 19, died of a broken neck and skull fracture in a one-car accident on Dec. 22. The accident occurred 20 miles west of Meeker on the Rangely route, about 2:30 p.m. A passenger, Katherine Louise Jacobs, age 18, suffered severe lacerations of the face. She was taken to the Meeker Hospital for treatment.
• The Rangely Panthers outplayed the Rifle Bears in their first conference game and came out of the first round as strong contender for title honors. A genuine team effort was the key to victory, with performances such as this the Panthers will be tough all season.
• Mr. and Mrs. Earl Allred were parents of a baby boy.

Rangely Times — 40 years ago
• Marlin and Viki Davis of Denver visited in the home of his parents this last week, the Martin Davises.
• Pat Mobley from Denver is visiting with his parents, the Dave Mobleys. He will remain here through the holiday season.
• Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ott and family spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Guillory Sr. They also visited the Paul Guillory Jr. family and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lutkierivicz. The Jim Barnharts were also guests in the Lutkierivicz home.
• Visiting in the Frank Smith home is Mrs. Pauline Smith from Dolores, Colo. She is Frank’s mother.
• Donna and Barry Peterson and their daughter, Jennifer, came in last Saturday from Casper, Wyo., to visit with her parents, the D.C. Olrees.
• A “Miss Spirit,” contest was held with 40 senior girls entered. Each girl gave a one-minute speech on school spirit. Susie Hillis of Rangely was one of the candidates.

Rangely Times — 30 years ago
• The appointment of Grant J. Earl as general manager of Moon Lake Electric Association was announced Dec. 15 by Willard O. Wall, resident of the cooperative.
• Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Rice announce the birth of their second daughter, Jamie Nicole. Jamie was born on Dec. 17, 1983, at 12:29 p.m. She weighed in at 7 pounds, 15 1/2 ounces and was 21 1/2-inches long. Jamie is joined at home with her sister, Jodi Leigh. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Buckmaster of Rangely and paternal grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Berryman of Garland, Wyo.
• A total of eight students from this area were listed on the Dean’s List. The students are: Lisa Coker, Shadlee Cott, Rae Ann Monk, Jo-Dee Padilla, Shelly Reighard, Deborah Smith, Kendra Smith, and Robin Westby.
• Last Thursday, the RHS wrestling team came away with wins over Class AA Roaring Fork and the Rifle Jayvees, 44-18 and 46-18, respectively, at Carbondale.

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  • Jake Blazon at bat for the Meeker Cowboys. The MHS team brought home two wins against Olathe and lost two against the North Fork Miners. The location for this weekend’s games has not been announced due to weather and field conditions. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
  • The 2024 Meeker High School boys basketball team held their awards banquet last week. Jace Mobley was named Player of the Western Slope League and all-conference, Ryan Sullivan all-conference, Jonathon Fitzgibbons all-conference, Ethan Quinn honorable mention all-conference, Jacob Simonsen honorable mention all conference. Mobley will play in All State games. Coach Klark Kindler was named Western Slope Coach of the Year. Left to right: Bryan Rosas, Simonsen, Quinn, Fitzgibbons, Mobley and Sullivan.
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  • Mormon crickets have hatched near Rangely. They were all sighted on BLM land north of Hwy. 64 near the junction of CR 96 and CR 1, down a dirt road near the Moffat County line.  The picture shown was taken yesterday by Mary Meinen from Rangely. She says the crickets are about the size of a ladybug (less than 1/2”). Some of them are actually yellow in color but most of them are darker. They are milling around and getting ready to start moving soon. Note: Photo is not to scale.
Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are still asking for your help to identify additional hatch-outs of crickets so that control efforts can be put in place. The success of the program will highly depend upon local landowners and the public helping to locate crickets as soon as they hatch.  See last week’s paper for a list of ways to help or contact the County Weed & Pest District at 970-878-9670 or the Conservation District office at 970-878-9838 with any questions. Website: www.WhiteRiverCD.com
  • Read part three of the story of M.T. Streeter in this week’s edition of History Lessons! Find it in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
  • Meeker FFA Chapter members competed at the District Leadership Development Event in Craig, Colorado, this month. Top row from left to right: Eva Scritchfield, Charlie Rogers, Alan Rivera, Trent Sanders, Koy Weber, Orion Musser, Said Rodriguez, Carlos Carrillo, Aidan Tapia, Hayden Garcia, Tristan Rollins, Mathew Willey, Quentin Simpson. Middle row: Sidney Keetch, Aurora Stallings, Sydnie Ross, Ava Nay, Lili Piper, Leah Wood. Bottom Row: Jaicee Simmons, Kailynn Watson, Cody Richardson, Kayla Castillo, Braydin Raley, Autumn Stallings, Aimee Shults, Emily Hamm. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
  • Choose-your-own-adventure…. Hear from our Editor in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
  • A crew from the Flat Tops Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation joined forces last summer to remove obsolete fences to improve habitat for wildlife. Read the full story and the foundation’s update from their 30th Anniversary meeting in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Jake Blazon at bat for the Meeker Cowboys. The MHS team brought home two wins against Olathe and lost two against the North Fork Miners. The location for this weekend’s games has not been announced due to weather and field conditions. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
Jake Blazon at bat for the Meeker Cowboys. The MHS team brought home two wins against Olathe and lost two against the North Fork Miners. The location for this weekend’s games has not been announced due to weather and field conditions. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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The 2024 Meeker High School boys basketball team held their awards banquet last week. Jace Mobley was named Player of the Western Slope League and all-conference, Ryan Sullivan all-conference, Jonathon Fitzgibbons all-conference, Ethan Quinn honorable mention all-conference, Jacob Simonsen honorable mention all conference. Mobley will play in All State games. Coach Klark Kindler was named Western Slope Coach of the Year. Left to right: Bryan Rosas, Simonsen, Quinn, Fitzgibbons, Mobley and Sullivan.
The 2024 Meeker High School boys basketball team held their awards banquet last week. Jace Mobley was named Player of the Western Slope League and all-conference, Ryan Sullivan all-conference, Jonathon Fitzgibbons all-conference, Ethan Quinn honorable mention all-conference, Jacob Simonsen honorable mention all conference. Mobley will play in All State games. Coach Klark Kindler was named Western Slope Coach of the Year. Left to right: Bryan Rosas, Simonsen, Quinn, Fitzgibbons, Mobley and Sullivan.
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It's that time again! Another edition of great local news stories is 
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Need a copy? Signing up is fast and easy! Visit our website at ht1885.com/subscribe to get a copy sent to your door every week! 
We appreciate all your continued support!
It's that time again! Another edition of great local news stories is 🐰 Hopping 🐰 your way this morning! Catch up on everything thats 🐣 hatching 🐣 in Rio Blanco County this week. Need a copy? Signing up is fast and easy! Visit our website at ht1885.com/subscribe to get a copy sent to your door every week! We appreciate all your continued support!
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It’s getting late, do you know where your kids are? Read all the Rio Happenings for this week in print or online at ht1885.com.
It’s getting late, do you know where your kids are? Read all the Rio Happenings for this week in print or online at ht1885.com.
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Mormon crickets have hatched near Rangely. They were all sighted on BLM land north of Hwy. 64 near the junction of CR 96 and CR 1, down a dirt road near the Moffat County line.  The picture shown was taken yesterday by Mary Meinen from Rangely. She says the crickets are about the size of a ladybug (less than 1/2”). Some of them are actually yellow in color but most of them are darker. They are milling around and getting ready to start moving soon. Note: Photo is not to scale.
Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are still asking for your help to identify additional hatch-outs of crickets so that control efforts can be put in place. The success of the program will highly depend upon local landowners and the public helping to locate crickets as soon as they hatch.  See last week’s paper for a list of ways to help or contact the County Weed & Pest District at 970-878-9670 or the Conservation District office at 970-878-9838 with any questions. Website: www.WhiteRiverCD.com
Mormon crickets have hatched near Rangely. They were all sighted on BLM land north of Hwy. 64 near the junction of CR 96 and CR 1, down a dirt road near the Moffat County line. The picture shown was taken yesterday by Mary Meinen from Rangely. She says the crickets are about the size of a ladybug (less than 1/2”). Some of them are actually yellow in color but most of them are darker. They are milling around and getting ready to start moving soon. Note: Photo is not to scale. Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are still asking for your help to identify additional hatch-outs of crickets so that control efforts can be put in place. The success of the program will highly depend upon local landowners and the public helping to locate crickets as soon as they hatch. See last week’s paper for a list of ways to help or contact the County Weed & Pest District at 970-878-9670 or the Conservation District office at 970-878-9838 with any questions. Website: www.WhiteRiverCD.com
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Read part three of the story of M.T. Streeter in this week’s edition of History Lessons! Find it in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Read part three of the story of M.T. Streeter in this week’s edition of History Lessons! Find it in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Meeker FFA Chapter members competed at the District Leadership Development Event in Craig, Colorado, this month. Top row from left to right: Eva Scritchfield, Charlie Rogers, Alan Rivera, Trent Sanders, Koy Weber, Orion Musser, Said Rodriguez, Carlos Carrillo, Aidan Tapia, Hayden Garcia, Tristan Rollins, Mathew Willey, Quentin Simpson. Middle row: Sidney Keetch, Aurora Stallings, Sydnie Ross, Ava Nay, Lili Piper, Leah Wood. Bottom Row: Jaicee Simmons, Kailynn Watson, Cody Richardson, Kayla Castillo, Braydin Raley, Autumn Stallings, Aimee Shults, Emily Hamm. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
Meeker FFA Chapter members competed at the District Leadership Development Event in Craig, Colorado, this month. Top row from left to right: Eva Scritchfield, Charlie Rogers, Alan Rivera, Trent Sanders, Koy Weber, Orion Musser, Said Rodriguez, Carlos Carrillo, Aidan Tapia, Hayden Garcia, Tristan Rollins, Mathew Willey, Quentin Simpson. Middle row: Sidney Keetch, Aurora Stallings, Sydnie Ross, Ava Nay, Lili Piper, Leah Wood. Bottom Row: Jaicee Simmons, Kailynn Watson, Cody Richardson, Kayla Castillo, Braydin Raley, Autumn Stallings, Aimee Shults, Emily Hamm. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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Choose-your-own-adventure…. Hear from our Editor in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Choose-your-own-adventure…. Hear from our Editor in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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A crew from the Flat Tops Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation joined forces last summer to remove obsolete fences to improve habitat for wildlife. Read the full story and the foundation’s update from their 30th Anniversary meeting in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
A crew from the Flat Tops Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation joined forces last summer to remove obsolete fences to improve habitat for wildlife. Read the full story and the foundation’s update from their 30th Anniversary meeting in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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