The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – J.W. Bainbrich came up from Piceance creek on Tuesday, and paid THE HERALD office a visit before returning the next day. He reports that cattle are doing well in his section, and the loss during the past winter, he contends, will be less[Read More…]
Month: April 2019
Letter: Sheltons thankful for support during cancer battle
Dear Editor: On the behalf of Bob Shelton and family we would like to thank this wonderful community, the MHS staff, PMC doctors, WREA, Grant’s dental office, our friends and family for their generosity, support and prayers as Bob continues to battle throat cancer. This town of Meeker and all[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: March 25-31, 2019
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
MHS Basketball Awards …
Ute tribe may be interested in Wolf Creek water storage
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) Board of Directors met on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. In attendance were Alden Vanden Brink, Wade Cox, Tim Winkler, Vince Wilczek, Peggy Rector, Mike Morgan, David Carlson and Mathew Casto. There were no changes to the preliminary agenda or[Read More…]
Letter: Community Association thanks supporters
Dear Editor: The President and Board of the White River Community Association and its members at the old Buford School would like to thank all the different people who worked at the 15th annual Buy Fly Tournament . We so appreciated the businesses that donated, people who donated, food donated[Read More…]
Obituary: Stanley Whitehawk McCook
Stanley Whitehawk McCook Jan. 24, 1979 ~ March 21, 2019 Stanley Whitehawk McCook, 40, of Meeker, Colo., passed away March 21, 2019. He was born Jan. 24, 1979, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Stanford McCook and Mary Gayle Ankerpont. He married Kelly Jo Ramsey on Feb. 5, 2004, in Meeker.[Read More…]
Global Summit Award …
Suzan Pelloni (left) was recently recognized with Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty’s highest award, the Global Summit Award, for her outstanding achievements in 2018. Pictured with Pelloni are Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty owners David Baldinger, Pam Vanatta and Cam Boyd. COURTESY PHOTO
CNCC Foundation Dinner 2019 …
National Park Service students from CNCC volunteered as servers, bartenders and auction assistance at the CNCC Foundation Dinner on March 30. More event photos are below. COURTESY/ROXIE FROMANG PHOTOS
Murray named 2019 Daniels Scholar
MEEKER | Alexis Manual Murray of Meeker High School has been named a 2019 Daniels Scholar. The Daniels Scholarship Program provides a four-year annually-renewable college scholarship for graduating high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities. Approximately[Read More…]
Zadra takes third …
Reid Zadra wrestled in the 70 pound weight class at the state tournament. Zadra pinned his opponent in the opening round to advance to the semi-finals against the wrestler who beat him at the regional tournament. Zadra had his opponent on his back for a long time but could not[Read More…]
County Beat: April 4, 2019
RBC | As winter weather wraps up, plans to complete the county broadband project are in high gear. During a work session with county commissioners Monday, April 1, Rio Blanco County Communications Director Cody Crooks outlined progress made and items yet to be completed. Orders have been placed for the[Read More…]