RBC | Did you get a PPP loan for your business? The Treasury Dept. has a plan to get some of that money back, and it will cost businesses. As if things weren’t hard enough for Colorado’s small businesses, news comes that the Trump administration plans to claw back a[Read More…]
Month: August 2020
What’s your emergency?
RBC | Emergency alerts can save lives, but in order to get them, citizens need to be sure they are registered with the county’s Swift911 alert system. The fully-customizable program gives participants the opportunity to divulge as few or as many details as they’re comfortable sharing, and will give dispatchers[Read More…]
Obituary: Nevaeh Aleecia-Ann Kracht
Sept. 2, 2003 ~ Aug. 15, 2020 Nevaeh Kracht, formerly of Meeker, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at her home in Silt, Colorado. Services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to The Children’s Heart Foundation in care of Grant Mortuary.
Audrey A. (McGruder) Squires
March 31, 1932 ~ May 11, 2020 Audrey (McGruder) Squires was born and raised on Yellow Creek, then moved and resided in Rifle. She still has lots of family in the Meeker area. There will be a celebration of life in loving memory of Audrey on Sept. 5, 2020,[Read More…]
Obituary: Nathan Hugh Caldwell
May 10, 1983 ~ May 25, 2020 He left behind three beautiful children: Rowen, 10, Alina, 8 and Wesley, 5; his parents Leonard and Diana Caldwell, sister Alissa Caldwell, nephew Graysin, 8, grandmother Sheila Caldwell, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Nathan graduated from Meeker High School in 2001 and[Read More…]
Obituary: Caryn Levy Magid
March 9, 1943 ~ Aug. 23, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Caryn Levy Magid, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Caryn was born in New York City to the late Marion Hofheimer Levy and M William (Bill) Levy of Rye, New York.[Read More…]
Meeker mosquito control discussed
MEEKER I Members of the White River Alliance spoke to the Meeker Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Aug. 18 regarding changes in mosquito control from the use of permethrin to alternative options. “There’s a growing number of communities and counties that are banning the use of this product [permethrin] because[Read More…]
County Beat: Aug. 27, 2020
RBC | In work sessions Tuesday, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners heard from Facilities Director Eric Jaquez regarding improvements at the RBC Fairgrounds. Jaquez said the Fair Board would rather purchase additional hog panels with the budgeted $29,000 instead of completing the covered stalls. The board also held[Read More…]
Sounds of Meeker: Daily Sounds
MEEKER | Summer time means I am outside every day working in the yard where I hear the sounds of Meeker — the carillon, the fire department siren, air traffic, and lots of vehicles speeding up our dead end street, just to turn around like they couldn’t read the sign[Read More…]
‘Russian menace’ …
Local White River Alliance members organized last Friday east of town to help area landowners get rid of the “Russian menace”- the water greedy invasive known as Russian Olive. Volunteers used chainsaws and applied chemical herbicide led by board president Shawn Welder. Volunteers: Martha Cole, James Amick, Lois Williams, John[Read More…]
Nearly 103…
Happy birthday to former Meeker school teacher Ethel Stone Starbuck, who will turn 103 on Monday, Aug. 31. She’s pictured here with daughter Paula Starbuck Armstrong. Also pictured are Jim Cook, Marge Rogers, Johnnie Barton and wife Ginny. The Walbridge Wing in Meeker is hosting a drive-by birthday celebration for[Read More…]
From Wild to Mild: Mustang trainers to compete in Meeker
MEEKER | Ten-year-old Leah Wood, in the shadow of the White River National Forest, has spent her summer riding and packing her new mustang “Geronimo” along steep cliffs and high mountains in anticipation of competing in the 2020 Meeker Mustang Makeover that will take place on Sept. 11 at the[Read More…]
Come say hi!
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.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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